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1) Skater boy
Author
Publisher
Soho Teen
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In this YA pop punk debut about queer romance and destroying labels, a teen risks everything to write his own story. Perfect for fans of Sonora Reyes and Adib Khorram. Stonebridge High's resident bad boy, Wesley "Big Mac" Mackenzie, is failing senior year—thanks to his unchecked anger, rowdy friends, and a tendency to ditch his homework for skateboarding and a secret photography obsession. So when his mom drags him to a production of The Nutcracker,...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Elijah wants the perfect Easter outfit, but feels discouraged after a failed shopping trip until two community elders encourage him to create his own Easter masterpiece.
"In a story full of style, sass, and significance, a young boy goes on a quest for the perfect Easter church outfit, inspired by elders from his community. Along the way learns about the importance of Easter traditions to his family, his ancestors, and the Black church. Elijah is...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A colorful exploration of diversity for toddlers. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades. Even in the same family there are differences. With vibrant photographs of children and a short but astute text, this charming book will inspire young readers to take notice--and look beyond the obvious.
"Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life....
Author
Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
''"An affirming tale that will inspire readers to embrace their unique selves." - KIRKUS REVIEWS From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the iconic The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water (over half a million copies sold worldwide), The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire is a deeply funny story about acceptance, difference and unconditional love. Everybody knows that dragons can breathe fire, but unlike her brothers and sisters, this little dragon is...
Author
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Kiki, a young African American Christian, is excited when Brittany and her popular friends ask her to sing with them in the elementary school talent show, but when the song they choose is one Kiki's parents feel is too grown-up, she must decide what is right for her.
"When the school talent show creates an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life...
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