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Family 13

2021
One day, Little 13 sees that Baby 11 has lost his blankie, so Little 13 makes a plan to return it. But Grumpy Grandma 12 gets suspicious about Little 13's actions. Learn how a kind and generous girl who has no luck making new friends changes her odds with one random act of kindness.

Bunnybear

Bunnybear feels like a bunny and enjoys bunny activities despite being born in a bear body, but he is misunderstood by the other bears and bunnies until he meets someone who understands his feelings precisely.

Love, dance & egg rolls

2022
"Jamie Santiago wants to fit in at his high school in Portland, but as the only minority student he sometimes wonders if it would be easier if he could forget his Filipino heritage instead of trying to embrace it. Filipino folk dancing is a large part of Jamie's life, and when the last ever Asian Folk Festival falls on the same day as Homecoming, Jamie is torn between honoring his heritage and salvaging what's left of his social life. With a racist bully at school and rising protests in the city, he must decide who he truly wants to be"--Adapted from back cover.

Not talking about you

2023
"Khalil, a young Black boy, starts at a new school and is excited to join the basketball team--until he begins to experience and witnesses subtle and not-so-subtle forms of racism among his new teammates. Khalil struggles with how to react and stand up for himself and others against his new friends who have taken him in"--Amazon.

Prejudice

2023
Prejudice takes many forms: sexism, racism, and ageism. It can be intolerance to those with different religions, bodies, sexual preference, or gender identity. Additionally, prejudices can sometimes be hard to identify in one?s self since they are often formed from the society in which we live. This book is an essential part of any young reader?s library. The main text not only explains common kinds of prejudice, but also teaches age-appropriate ways to combat prejudice in kids? lives and communities.
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What is the forever foreigner stereotype?

2022
Students will learn about the perpetual foreigner stereotype and discover how it endangers and discriminates against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing, these books were created to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, an activity across books, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Noughts & crosses

2020
"In a world where the pale-skinned naughts are discriminated against by the politically and socially powerful dark-skinned Crosses, teenagers Callum--a naught--and Sephy--a Cross--test whether their love is strong enough to survive their society's racism"--OCLC.

The German Wife

2022
In 1950 Alabama, Sofie and her husband, one of many German scientists pardoned and granted a position in America's space program, find their family torn apart by an act of violence after rumors about their affiliation with the Nazi party surface.

Abuelita and me

2022
"Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious--sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator decides not to leave home again. . .until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator's relationship"--Provided by publisher.
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Sincerely Sicily

2023
Sixth-grader Sicily Jordan learns to use her voice and to find joy in who she is--a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride--while confronting prejudice both in the classroom and at home.

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