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• Adela's Mariachi Band

  Vega, Denise,

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  Adela’s family is full of talented musicians and dancers who are part of the mariachi band, but Adela is still too small to participate. Will Adela find her voice and a place with her mariachi family band? For a deeper dive read the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Angélica y la güira

  Cruz, Angie,

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  Angélica está triste por dejar la República Dominicana cuando terminan las vacaciones de verano, pero su Abuelo la sorprende con una güira para recordarle los bellos sonidos de la isla. Intenta tocar la güira en Nueva York, pero no…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Belly Song

  Moon, Mother,

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  A joyful introduction to body positivity and neutrality features diverse illustrations and a QR code linking to the viral song.

• Bla-bla-blá

  Vo, Young,

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  Imagínate mudarte a otro país y no conocer el idioma que se usa. ¿Cómo te sentirías? Es el primer día de clases y para Dat todo suena como blablablá. Esto lo pone muy nervioso y se siente aislado. Todo cambia cuando hace una amiga y se dan…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black & White in Color

  Hoban, Tana,

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  This interactive high contrast board book introduces baby to everyday objects and is an ideal tummy time companion!

• Bros

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  What does it mean to be a bro? Follow a group of Black boys as they go about a day in their neighborhood with a little bit of “bro” style.

• Built to Last

  Lê, Minh, 1979-

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  Follow two friends as they use blocks, tinker toys, and their imaginations to build new worlds together. Despite using their best tools, things always seem to come crashing down in the end. When their biggest and best creation comes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cómo se come un mango

  Santos, Paola,

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  Carmen does not like mangos. They are sticky and the threads get stuck between her teeth! Abuelita reminds Carmen that mangos are so much more than fruit. In this sweet story about family roots and the gifts mother earth has to offer, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Una corona para Corina

  Kemp, Laekan Zea,

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  It’s Corina’s birthday and the best way to celebrate is to make a crown of flowers from her Abuela’s (grandmother) garden. Abuela teaches her that every flower in her crown should have a meaning, a symbol of her past and her future. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Emergency Quarters

  Matias, Carlos,

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  Ernesto is a niño grande. Old enough to walk to school by himself and responsible enough to have his own pocket money. How will Ernesto decide when to spend and what to save?

• Flap Your Hands

  a Celebration of Stimming

  Asbell, Steve, 1983-

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  How do you self-regulate when you're feeling overwhelmed? Author and illustrator Steve Asbell, who was diagnosed with autism as an adult, introduces and celebrates “stimming” - repetitive physical movements and behaviors – that help some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Flicker of Hope

  a Story of Migration

  Harmony, Cynthia,

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  Every year, Lucía and her papá greet the monarchs’ return to Mexico together. But this year papá will follow the monarchs on their migratory journey and Lucía will watch the skies for signs of their return.

• The Gabi That Girma Wore

  Adefris, Fasika,

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  From tiny seed to woven cloth, follow the creation of a girma, a traditional Ethiopian garment, and find out who gets to wear it!

• Gaga Mistake Day

  Straub, Emma,

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  Every Saturday, Gaga comes to visit and always makes silly mistakes. From wearing her slippers on her ears to eating all of the marshmallow goblins in the house, Gaga teaches her granddaughter that mistakes can be fun.

• Gather Round

  Covell, David,

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  Gather ‘round for a story as warm as the campfire itself in this outdoorsy tale! Gather Round is a true ode to gathering – whether it be firewood or with others. This story captures a father/daughter duo and fast made friends over the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am La Chiva!

  the Colorful Bus of the Andes

  Hernández, Karol,

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  With rhyming text and astounding illustrations that take you through the beautiful flora and fauna of the Colombian countryside, you will meet the star of this story, La Chiva. La Chiva, a colorful public bus, has the important job of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Sorry You Got Mad

  Lukoff, Kyle,

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  This is the story of Jack, who knocked over Zoe’s tower, told through letters as he works to write Zoe an acceptable apology for knocking over her castle. The illustrations help show how Jack works through his feelings because Zoe isn’t…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Run Out of Words

  Sala, Felicita,

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  A chatty dad tells a fantastical yet reassuring story in response to his curious, wiggly child’s many what-if questions at bedtime. The colorful mixed media illustrations are funny and tie the story to the real world, potentially prompting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Joyful Song

  a Naming Story

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  Zachary finds it difficult to not spill the name of the newest member of their family as he, Mommy, and Mama make their way to the synagogue for their baby’s naming ceremony, inviting friends along the way. Gorgeously-rendered watercolor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Julián es una sirena

  Love, Jessica,

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  Julian loves mermaids. In fact, he is a mermaid, but what will his abuela say when she finds out? Flip, dive, and immerse yourself in the stunning visual storytelling of Jessica Love. For any kid that knows that beauty lives inside them.|…Read moreRead more of this annotation