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Black Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Celebrating Black Creators
Diversity Equity and Inclusion - Adult
Celebrating Black Creators
Diversity Equity and Inclusion - Adult
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"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- publisher
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In his new book about things that might make kids worry--from loud news, to loud neighbors, or a big day at school--bestselling and beloved author Parr reassures kids who are feeling the weight of their world, offering solutions and comfort, as well as giggles.
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"This love letter written from birth parent to child invites readers to experience a baby's month-by-month development in the womb as compared to familiar fruits and vegetables. Simple, age-appropriate facts are woven into a tender and lyrical text that celebrates the miracle of a baby. It demystifies and informs readers, while simultaneously appreciating the wonder of it all"--
8) Grow
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"Discover facts about 15 plants, explore what makes them unique, and learn how to grow them. Grow beauty. Grow friendship. Grow flavor. Grow plants! Discover 15 plants with incredible powers, then learn how to grow them. Meet each plant's surprising relations (did you know the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade?) and discover their history (bromeliads defended themselves against dinosaurs!). Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to...
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Banned Books Week - AMPL
Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Kids
Freedom to Read: Books Unite Us
Let’s Talk About Bodies & Puberty: Books for Grade Schoolers
Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Kids
Freedom to Read: Books Unite Us
Let’s Talk About Bodies & Puberty: Books for Grade Schoolers
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"A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identies, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their...
12) Chess for kids
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Readers can learn all the rules of chess with annotated photsequences and advice on the game from a top game expert.
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Picture Books About Identity 2023
Pride Month 2023: Kids: Families, Love & Identity
Transgender Awareness Week 2023: Kids
Pride Month 2023: Kids: Families, Love & Identity
Transgender Awareness Week 2023: Kids
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"While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination...
14) The way I feel
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Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name foood, clothes, toys, people, etc. Strong, colorful, and expressive images go along with the verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. -- From book jacket.
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"Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won't know what to say to someone you've just met? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of making new friends"--
17) Mario
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This book explores the inception and evolution of Mario, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise.
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"This colorful book of hands-on activities for children will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big. In 100 Days of Adventure by Greta Eskridge, kids ages 6 to 10 will learn about nature, art, music, and themselves through outdoor and indoor explorations, experiments, crafts, recipes, and more"--
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"What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not okay and shows them how to react with actions that are safe and kind. In this storybook, they'll learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down"--Back cover.