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About This Catalog There’s nothing more powerful than a story to connect us, to help us understand ourselves and each other, and to build empathy. With this catalog, we aim to highlight and uplift books featuring characters and stories from groups whose identities and lived experiences have been suppressed and excluded from mainstream narratives. Sharing these books with young people shows them that everyone’s story deserves to be told and will help them understand and expand their world. Use this catalog to amplify these voices and build more equitable bookshelves. For a full listing of available Spanish language titles, please visit our Scholastic en español catalog at Scholastic.com/SpanishCatalog .
RACE AND ETHNICITY Portrayals of racial and ethnic groups that have been excluded from mainstream narratives in images and/or text SOCIAL JUSTICE Civil disobedience, advocacy, and attempts to seek justice for oppressed groups of people Topics and Themes Included in each title listing are color dots that indicate topics and themes from the book—the tags are identified at the bottom of each page, but please see below for a full definition of each topic and theme.
IMMIGRATION Immigrant and emigrant experiences
LGBTQIA+ Featuring characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any identification within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum CULTURE, FOLKTALES, RELIGION, AND MYTHS Stories from and about various cultures, religions, and countries around the world NEURODIVERSITY AND NEURODIVERGENCE Featuring characters who have neurological variances and differences, such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD PHYSICAL DISABILITY Featuring characters with limited physical functioning of all types affecting all ages MENTAL HEALTH Featuring characters with temporary, cyclical, or episodic mental illnesses that impact or influence thought process and perception and other mental health struggles
Table of Contents
PreK–Grade 3.................................... 1
Grades 3–7........................................8
Grades 7 & Up................................. 19
Grades 9 & Up.................................22
Index.................................................28
Resources.............inside back cover
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MAYBE TOMORROW? By Charlotte Agell Illustrated by Ana Ramírez González
FUTURE DOCTOR (FUTURE BABY SERIES) By Lori Alexander Illustrated by Allison Black
FUTURE PRESIDENT (FUTURE BABY SERIES) By Lori Alexander Illustrated by Allison Black
MEET A LIBRARIAN! By AnnMarie Anderson Illustrated by Lisa Hunt Two best friends meet a variety of community helpers and learn the ins- and-outs of their very important jobs. Informational sidebars, a Q&A, and back matter provide learning opportunities throughout the book and series. Paperback • 4OO710708 Ages: 5–7 • 32 pages
This tender exploration of loss illuminates how kindness, empathy, and friendship can lift our spirits and see us through many tomorrows. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced hardship or grief. Hardcover • 4OO821488 Ages: 5–8 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Doctors help people in need. Baby is ready to lend a hand! An aspirational, inspirational celebration of future careers for babies who can be ANYTHING! Board Book • 4OO831225 Ages: 3–4 • 24 pages List price $8.99 • Your price $6.74
When Baby speaks, people listen. Could Baby be president? Find out in this leadership- themed addition to the Future Baby series! Board Book • 4OO831224 Ages: 3–4 • 24 pages List price $8.99 • Your price $6.74
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MY DADDY AND ME By Linda Ashman Illustrated by Jane Massey
MY GRANDFATHER’S COAT By Jim Aylesworth Illustrated by Barbara McClintock
RUBY FLIPS FOR ATTENTION (RUBY AND THE BOOKER BOYS #4) By Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton Eight-year-old ultra-fabulous Ruby Marigold Booker returns in this reissue of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor author Derrick Barnes!
RUBY BRIDGES GOES TO SCHOOL: MY TRUE STORY By Ruby Bridges The story of national civil rights icon Ruby Bridges is now an early reader with simple text and historical photographs! Explore an amazing moment in history and the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism. Paperback • 4OO510855 Ages 5–7 • 32 pages List price $3.99 • Your price $2.99
Discover a poignant, heartfelt ode to the special love between father and child. From sharing a quiet moment over the comics section at breakfast, to playing at bathtime before tucking into bed, this book celebrates the day-to-day joys of fatherhood. Board Book • 4OO835976 Ages: 2–4 • 20 pages List price $8.99 • Your price $6.74
A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folksong about the Jewish immigrant experience of the early 20th century and a many-times recycled coat. Hardcover • 4OO992545 Ages: 4–8 • 32 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Paperback • 4OO501763 Ages: 7–9 • 144 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49 SERIES: Books 1–4 available
WHY AM I ME? By Paige Britt Illustrated by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls This beautiful celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to imagine a world where there is no you or me, only we. Paperback • 4OO833156 Ages: 5–8 • 40 pages List price $7.95 • Your price $5.96 Spanish edition available
ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER By Tami Charles Illustrated by Bryan Collier A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere, reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. Hardcover • 4OO857485 Ages: 6–9 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
OH SO KIND! By Joy Cho Illustrated by Angie Stalker Follow little llama, who is depicted in a wheelchair, and friends on their adventures. Interactive lift-the-flaps will engage readers in this big-hearted book about being a good friend, neighbor, and family member! Board Book • 4OO835635 Ages: 0–4 • 16 pages List price $9.99 • Your price $7.49
STANDING ON HER SHOULDERS By Monica Clark-Robinson Illustrated by Laura Freeman A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us—from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere. Paperback • 4OO717000 Ages: 7–8 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
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UNSPOKEN: A STORY FROM THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Written and illustrated by Henry Cole When a farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding in the barn, she is at once startled and frightened. Henry Cole’s unusual and original rendering of the Underground Railroad speaks directly to our deepest sense of compassion. Paperback • 4OO593954 Ages: 7–10 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
THE STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES By Robert Coles Illustrated by George Ford Learn about national civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate a New Orleans school. Paperback • 4OO43968 Ages: 6–9 • 32 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49 Spanish version available
EIGHT DAYS: A STORY OF HAITI By Edwidge Danticat Illustrated by Alix Delinois A brilliantly crafted story of hope and imagination—set in the wake of a major earthquake in Haiti, this picture book paints a powerful and beautiful picture of life in Haiti. Paperback • 4OO533351 Ages: 6–9 • 32 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
RITA AND RALPH’S ROTTEN DAY By Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Pete Oswald Every day Rita and Ralph meet to play beneath the apple tree. It’s always fun and games—until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say “I’m sorry”? Paperback • 4OO866069 Ages: 5–6 • 48 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49 Spanish version available
THE ROOSTER WHO WOULD NOT BE QUIET! By Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin Eugene Yelchin celebrate the spirit of freedom—and the courage to sing! Paperback • 4OO817312 Ages: 5–7 • 48 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21 Spanish/English bilingual edition available Pura Belpré Honoree and Cuban American author Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrator
I CAN BE ANYTHING! DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T Written and illustrated by Diane Dillon Girl power! Two-time Caldecott Medalist Diane Dillon sends tigers and dinosaurs leaping off the pages as Zoe declares she can be anything: an archaeologist, vet, US president, and more. Paperback • 4OO854605 Ages: 5–7 • 32 pages List price $5.95 • Your price $4.46
IF KIDS RAN THE WORLD Written and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon show children playfully creating a more generous, peaceful world where everyone shares with others. Paperback • 4OO585903 Ages: 4–8 • 32 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
LOVE AND THE ROCKING CHAIR Written and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the love we feel for our children in this touching, multigenerational story about the lasting power of family. Hardcover • 4OO833265 Ages: 5–7 • 40 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
RAP A TAP TAP: HERE’S BOJANGLES—THINK OF THAT! Written and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, this is a rap a tap tap celebration of dance that will have readers clapping and tapping along. Paperback • 4OO956066 Ages: 3–7 • 32 pages List price $5.95 • Your price $4.46
SUPER WEIRD! (WEIRDO #4) Written and illustrated by Anh Do From best-selling author Anh Do comes the hilarious hit chapter book series, WeirDo. These illustrated books will keep readers laughing as Weir and his friends navigate the trials of elementary school.
FROM NERD TO NINJA! (NINJA KID SERIES) Written and illustrated by Anh Do Nelson wakes up on his birthday to discover that he has gained ninja powers overnight! This funny, heavily illustrated series from Anh Do is action packed, with an appealingly grounded heart. Paperback • 4OO830579 Ages: 7–9 • 192 pages
Paperback • 4OO830565 Ages: 6–8 • 144 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49 SERIES: Books 1–4 available
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RED SHOES By Karen English Illustrated by Ebony Glenn Malika is delighted when Nana surprises her with a new pair of red shoes! But when she outgrows them, Malika and Nana resell the shoes so somebody else can enjoy them. Readers follow the shoes all the way to Ghana, where Amina is about to get an amazing gift! Hardcover • 4OO811460 Ages: 4–6 • 32 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
¡ES LA HORA DE LOS ESQUELETOS!/ IT’S SKELETON TIME! Adapted by Ana Galán Illustrated by Rodrigo Luján Available only as an English/Spanish bilingual title, this engaging adaptation of a traditional Costa Rican song will teach kids how to tell time. Featuring illustrations and back matter that reference the Day of the Dead. Paperback • 4OO818785 Ages: 4–8 • 32 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49
¡QUÉ COSAS DICE MI ABUELA!/THE THINGS MY GRANDMOTHER SAYS By Ana Galán Illustrated by Pablo Pino In this book available only as a Spanish‑language title, a boy narrates the events of a regular day, relating along the way his grandmother’s advice on manners, which comes in the form of traditional Spanish-language sayings. Paperback • 4OO532863 Ages: 4–7 • 32 pages List price $3.99 • Your price $2.99
CUPCAKE FIX: A BRANCHES BOOK (LAYLA AND THE BOTS #3) By Vicky Fang Illustrated by Christine Nishiyama BlossomValley is opening a new community center! But they need to generate buzz for the grand opening. Layla and the Bots know how to help: They will build a cupcake machine for the party! Paperback • 4OO858297 Ages: 6–8 • 80 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49
THE BOSSY GALLITO/ EL GALLO DE BODAS By Lucia M. González Illustrated by Lulu Delacre This English/Spanish Cuban folktale, set in Miami’s Little Havana, tells the story of a bossy rooster on his way to his uncle’s wedding. Paperback • 4OO906757 Ages: 4–7 • 32 pages List price $6.99 • Your price $5.24
PRINCESS TRULY IN I AM TRULY By Kelly Greenawalt Illustrated by Amariah Rauscher Dream big with Princess Truly, an adorable new character who knows she can be anything she wants to be! Paperback • 4OO822785 Ages: 4–6 • 40 pages List price $4.99 • Your price $3.74
LLAMA GLAMARAMA By Simon James Green Illustrated by Garry Parsons Meet a dazzlin’ dancin’ llama who learns to march to the beat of his own drum by strutting his stuff with Pride (and a funky feather boa)! A bright and colorful rhyming story with a powerful message about celebrating differences. Hardcover • 4OO714297 Ages: 3–5 • 32 pages List price $14.99 • Your price $11.24
I AM A GOOD FRIEND! AN ACORN BOOK (PRINCESS TRULY #4) By Kelly Greenawalt Illustrated by Amariah Rauscher Princess Truly shares her kindness, optimism, and can-do attitude with her friends in these rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers! This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn. Paperback • 4OO867679 Ages: 5–7 • 48 pages List price $4.99 • Your price $3.74 SERIES: Books 1–4 available
I BELIEVE IN ME (WONDERFUL ME) By Lorie Ann Grover Illustrated by Carolina Búzio When you believe in yourself, you open up a world of possibility! A glorious celebration of self-esteem and self-reliance filled with an inclusive range of kid characters that’s full of humor, love, and heart. Board Book • 4OO828624 Ages: 2–5 • 24 pages List price $9.99 • Your price $7.49
I LOVE ALL OF ME (WONDERFUL ME) By Lorie Ann Grover Illustrated by Carolina Búzio From head to toe, there’s so much to love about wild, wonderful you! With charming illustrations and a sweet, bouncy text that begs to be read aloud, this padded board book is a joyous reminder to little ones to love their whole selves—just as they are. Board Book • 4OO828623 Ages: 2–5 • 24 pages List price $9.99 • Your price $7.49
LITTLE HEROES OF COLOR Written and illustrated by David Heredia Say hello to heroes! This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world! Board Book • 4OO832642 Ages: 4–5 • 24 pages List price $10.99 • Your price $8.24 Spanish version available
WELCOME, PRECIOUS By Nikki Grimes Illustrated by Bryan Collier Lulling, poetic text and captivating illustrations feature an African American family welcoming a new baby to the wonders of the world. Board Book • 4OO504635 Ages 0–3 • 28 pages List price $6.99 • Your price $5.24
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HUSH! A THAI LULLABY By Minfong Ho Illustrated by Holly Meade This endearing book contains a Thai lullaby that asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby. Paperback • 4OO368951 Ages: 3–6 • 32 pages List price $6.99 • Your price $5.24
ELEPHANT IN THE DARK By Mina Javaherbin Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin A bold, humorous, and authentic rendition of Rumi’s “The Blind Men and the Elephant,” magnificently illustrated by an award-winning artist! Hardcover • 4OO563670 Ages: 4–8 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
WHEN FATHER COMES HOME Written and illustrated by Sarah Jung From stunning debut talent Sarah Jung and with roots in Korean tradition comes a heartwarming and beautifully told story about family, planting roots, and standing tall in the face of your fears. Hardcover • 4OO835570 Ages: 5–7 • 40 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
ELEANOR MAKES HER MARK By Barbara Kerley Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham This graceful portrait of a vivacious American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor Roosevelt, who championed the value of every human being and worked to forward the cause of social justice for all during and beyond her time as first lady of the United States.
Hardcover • 4OO582612 Ages: 7–10 • 48 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
TIGERS & TEA WITH TOPPY By Barbara Kerley with Rhoda Knight Kalt Illustrated by Matte Stephens Lovers of animals, art, natural history, and NewYork City will relish this spirited and winsomely depicted true story, about world-famous wildlife artist Charles R. Knight, who created vividly lifelike paintings despite being legally blind. Hardcover • 4OO813427 Ages: 6–8 • 48 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
SAFFRON ICE CREAM Written and illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh On the way to visit the beach in her new home, Rashin remembers what beach trips were like in Iran—the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all the saffron ice cream. Hardcover • 4OO815052 Ages: 6–8 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
WE’VE GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN OUR HANDS Adapted and illustrated by Rafael López Children of all ages are invited to a bright and colorful multicultural celebration with We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands ! Paperback • 4OO865796 Ages: 4–6 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $ 5.21 Spanish/English bilingual edition available
ONCE I WAS A BEAR Written and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher Oh, to be a bear in the forest, always feeling safe and at home. But when change fills the air, and it’s time to journey into a new wilderness, what will happen? This sensitively imagined story about adapting and learning to be at home in the world will resonate with those on the spectrum and anyone who struggles with anxiety and difficult transitions. Hardcover • 4OO835633 Ages: 4–8 • 40 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
THE LITTLE RED FORT By Brenda Maier Illustrated by Sonia Sánchez
ANNE FRANK: THE GIRL HEARD AROUND THE WORLD By Linda Elovitz Marshall Illustrated by Aura Lewis An evocative and accessible picture book about Anne Frank’s life during Nazi occupation and how, despite a world determined to silence her, the truth of her words have echoed throughout history. Hardcover • 4OO831229 Ages: 6–9 • 48 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
EMMA AND JULIA LOVE BALLET Written and illustrated by Barbara McClintock From an award-winning author-artist comes an enchanting picture book about the friendship between a professional ballerina and a young dancer. Hardcover • 4OO989401 Ages: 4–8 • 32 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
THE LITTLE BLUE BRIDGE By Brenda Maier Illustrated by Sonia Sánchez The can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff that weaves folklore, feminism, STEM, and a lovable Latinx cast into a delightful read-aloud. Paperback • 4OO716172 Ages: 5–8 • 40 pages List price $7.95 • Your price $5.96
With sprightly text, winsome pictures, and a lovable Latinx heroine, this STEM‑themed spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere. Paperback • 4OO826896 Ages: 5–8 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21 Spanish edition available
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HURRICANE KATRINA RESCUE (RANGER IN TIME #8) By Kate Messner Illustrated by Kelley McMorris Ranger is in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approaches and meets Clare Porter, who is searching for her grandmother. Can Ranger help Clare navigate the flooded streets to safety and back to her family?
MY FIRST MANDARINWORDS WITH GORDON & LI LI By Michele Wong McSween Illustrated by Nam Doan Learn English and Mandarin words with panda cousins Gordon and Li Li in this charming and colorful bilingual first words book! Board Book • 4OO825372 Ages: 3–6 • 24 pages List price $9.99 • Your price $7.49
LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM (RANGER IN TIME #3) By Kate Messner Illustrated by Kelley McMorris
ESCAPE FROM THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE (RANGER IN TIME #6) By Kate Messner Illustrated by Kelley McMorris Ranger helps two new friends survive the Great San Francisco Earthquake! Can they escape crumbling buildings and raging fires, all while facing anti-Chinese discrimination?
Ranger goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery and helps a young girl Sarah and her brother Jesse navigate the Underground Railroad!
Paperback • 4OO563920 Ages: 7–9 • 160 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49
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ADDY’S CUP OF SUGAR Written and illustrated by Jon J Muth
ZEN SHORTS Written and illustrated by Jon J Muth
FINDING HOME Written and illustrated by Estelí Meza
MY VERY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD By MalcolmMitchell Illustrated by Michael Robertson From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone! Hardcover • 4OO822532 Ages 6–8 • 32 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Jon J Muth’s enlightening new picture book is based on an ancient Buddhist legend and features Stillwater the Panda. A reassuring story of consolation and healing that celebrates the sacred moments we all share with those we love.
With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth—and Stillwater the Panda— present three ancient Zen tales.
When Conejo’s house blows away in a storm, his friends and neighbors take turns helping him look for it. When the rain clears, Conejo finds the courage to rebuild. He fills his new home with the memories, love, and support he collected from his friends along the way. Paperback • 4OO716940 Ages: 4–6 • 40 pages
Paperback • 4OO978923 Ages: 6–10 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21 Audio CD available
Hardcover • 4OO963428 Ages: 6–10 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
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WINGS Written and illustrated by Christopher Myers Ikarus Jackson, the new kid in school, is outcast because he has wings, but his resilient spirit inspires one brave classmate to be an advocate and to speak up for him.
HARLEM By Walter Dean Myers Illustrated by Christopher Myers Father and son celebrate a rich and vibrant neighborhood that has been a historic center of African American culture in New York City. Walter Dean Myers gives poetry a jazz backbeat to tell Harlem’s story.
MY BROTHER CHARLIE By Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete Illustrated by Shane W. Evans From best-selling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete, a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic is based on Holly’s son, who has autism. Paperback • 4OO538217 Ages: 5–8 • 40 pages List price $7.50 • Your price $5.63
YOU ARE ENOUGH By Margaret O’Hair and Sofia Sanchez Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez! Each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Hardcover • 4OO863074 Ages: 4–8 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Paperback • 4OO03378 Ages: 7–10 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
Paperback • 4OO54341 Ages: 7–11 • 32 pages List price $7.95 • Your price $5.96
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CHARLIE PARKER PLAYED BE BOP Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka Charlie Parker is swinging and spinning all over the pages, and Charlie’s cat is waiting, waiting for him to come home. The infectious jazzy text is just right for young readers and listeners. Paperback • 4OO368937 Ages: 5–7 • 32 pages List price $7.99 • Your price $5.99
YO! YES? Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka In this Caldecott Honor book, two lonely boys who don’t know each other meet on a city street. With a simple “Yo!” answered by the other one’s “Yes?” and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will strike a chord with every child who’s ever longed for a friend. Paperback • 4OO992185 Ages: 4–6 • 32 pages List price $7.99• Your price $5.99
THE GREATEST ADVENTURE Written and illustrated by Tony Piedra Where does true adventure come from? A young Latino boy and his grandfather find the answer together. Paperback • 4OO854168 Ages: 4–6 • 40 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21 Spanish edition available
BE YOU! Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds In this joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special, Reynolds tells readers to “be your own work of art.” To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU. Hardcover • 4OO857231 Ages: 5–7 • 32 pages
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HAPPY DREAMER Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds The beloved, worldwide best-selling creator of The Dot and Ish inspires readers of every age to find their own unique path to happy, to celebrate the ways their learning differences make them special, and to always follow their dreams. Paperback • 4OO854604 Ages: 4–7 • 32 pages List price $6.95 • Your price $5.21
TWO FRIENDS: SUSAN B. ANTHONY AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS By Dean Robbins Illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass chat over tea about their efforts to win rights for women and African Americans.
TESTING THE ICE: A TRUE STORY ABOUT JACKIE ROBINSON By Sharon Robinson Illustrated by Kadir Nelson In a stunning metaphor for Jackie Robinson’s legendary breaking of the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Sharon shares a story from her father’s life. Three-time Caldecott Honor Book artist Kadir Nelson’s richly rendered paintings radiate with the beauty and spirit of one of America’s finest heroes.
RUBY BRIDGES (ROOKIE BIOGRAPHIES) By Simone T. Ribke
At just six years old, Ruby Bridges stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana’s school system. Her story continues to inspire people of all ages. Paperback • 4OO637307 Ages: 5–7 • 32 pages List price $5.95 • Your price $4.46
Paperback • 4OO832991 Ages: 7–10 • 32 pages List price $8.95 • Your price $6.71 Audio CD available
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UNDER THE SAME SUN By Sharon Robinson Illustrated by AG Ford Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, eloquently portrays the joys and pains of a family living on two continents. And she gives African American history a powerful new perspective when seen through the eyes of modern-day African children. Paperback • 4OO567822 Ages: 6–9 • 40 pages List price $4.99 • Your price $3.74
LA PIÑATA/THE PIÑATA By Rita Rosa Ruesga Illustrated by Soledad Sebastian
ALMOND Written and illustrated by Allen Say
TEN LITTLE BIRDS/DIEZ PAJARITOS By 123 Andrés Illustrated by Sara Palacios Count to 10 and back again with Latin Grammy Award–winning children’s musical duo 123 Andrés in this bilingual board book! Board Book • 4OO834369 Ages: 0–3 • 24 pages List price $8.99 • Your price $6.74
Caldecott Medalist Allen Say’s luminous artwork and emotionally powerful story will help children discover the beauty of finding their own gifts and talents. Hardcover • 4OO830037 Ages: 4–7 • 32 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
Available only as a bilingual English/ Spanish title, a book of songs from the Latinx tradition for all ages from Scholastic and Grammy nominee Rita Rosa Ruesga. Paperback • 4OO541995 Ages: 4–7 • 32 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49
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THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER Written and illustrated by Allen Say Yuriko hates her name when the children make fun of it and call her “Eureka!” The teasing makes her want to hide, but with her father’s help, she reconnects with the traditions they share that have always brought her joy. Hardcover • 4OO517662 Ages: 4–8 • 32 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
ICING ON THE SNOWFLAKE (DIARY OF AN ICE PRINCESS #6) By Christina Soontornvat A fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen ’s Elsa went to regular school?
ERIC Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan
THE RICE IN THE POT GOES ROUND AND ROUND By Wendy Wan-Long Shang Illustrated by Lorian Tu Sing along to this delicious twist on “The Wheels on the Bus” and
When a foreign exchange student comes to live with a typical suburban family, he brings with him a boundless sense of curiosity—and a stream of unexpected questions. But when the moment comes to say good-bye, a beautiful surprise awaits, and a gift the family will never forget. Hardcover • 4OO862208 Ages: 6–9 • 40 pages List price $19.99 • Your price $14.99
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celebrate the food, laughter, and love of a multigenerational family meal! Informative back matter includes a food glossary and etiquette guidelines. Hardcover • 4OO862119 Ages: 4–6 • 32 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
ABUELO AND THE THREE BEARS/ ABUELO Y LOS TRES OSOS By Jerry Tello Illustrated by Ana López Escrivá Available only as a bilingual English/ Spanish title, this story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears features a beautiful, black- braided heroine at the center of the tale. Paperback • 4OO04320 Ages: 3–6 • 32 pages List price $4.99 • Your price $3.74
BUILDING ZAHA Written and illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov An inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds, told by debut author- illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov.
BINNY’S DIWALI By Thrity Umrigar Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani
WISHES By Mượn Thị Văn Illustrated by Victo Ngai
Binny is excited but nervous to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. It is her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Hardcover • 4OO836448 Ages: 4–8 • 40 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family’s search for a new home, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Hardcover • 4OO830589 Ages: 6–8 • 40 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
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BEST FRIENDS IN THE UNIVERSE By Stephanie Watson Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Louie and Hector are the best friends in the universe. Get ready to laugh out loud as the two boys fall in and out and eventually back into their best friendship. Paperback • 4OO832564 Ages: 6–8 • 40 pages List price $5.99 • Your price $4.49
CALL OF THE SOUND DRAGON (DRAGON MASTERS #16) By Tracey West Illustrated by Matt Loveridge
FRIDA By Jonah Winter Illustrated by Ana Juan
LALA’S WORDS Written and illustrated by Gracey Zhang Lala carries a pot of water around the corner, down the block, and over the fence, to a patch of dirt and concrete where tiny weeds sprout. “Hello, hello, friends!” she whispers. Lala waters the plants every day, but it is her kind words that make them sway and nod. Hardcover • 4OO864823 Ages: 4–8 • 48 pages List price $18.99 • Your price $14.24
Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art. JonahWinter and Ana Juan have drawn on both the art and the life to create a playful, insightful tribute to one of the 20th century’s most influential artists.
Magic from a wizards’ battle is destroying the city of Remus! A new Dragon Master named Tessa, who is blind, and her Sound Dragon, Sono, will need help in order to stop it! Paperback • 4OO854028 Ages: 7–9 • 96 pages List price $4.99 • Your price $3.74 Free downloadable braille version available
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THE CASE FOR LOVING: THE FIGHT FOR INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE By Selina Alko Illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko The Lovings refused to allow their children to get the message that their parents’ love was wrong, and so they fought the unfair law prohibiting interracial marriage, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court—and won!
ASHA AND THE SPIRIT BIRD By Jasbinder Bilan
KINDA LIKE BROTHERS By Coe Booth
JOSEPHINE AGAINST THE SEA By Shakirah Bourne In this magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology, 11-year-old Josephine doesn’t like the idea of her father dating. But she never expected his new girlfriend to be a vengeful sea creature!
In this winner of the 2019 Costa Children’s Book Award, 12-year-old Asha journeys across the dangerous Himalayas to find her father and save her family’s home—guided by a mythical bird and a green-eyed tiger who she believes to be the spirits of her ancestors.
Jarrett’s mom takes care of foster babies who need help, but this time the baby has an older brother, Kevon, who’s keeping some major secrets. Jarrett doesn’t think it’s fair that he has to share his room, his friends, and his life, but what can he do about it?
Paperback • 4OO522497 Ages: 11–13 • 256 pages List price $7.99 • Your price $5.99
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THROUGH MY EYES: RUBY BRIDGES By Ruby Bridges
THE FORGOTTEN GIRL By India Hill Brown
ALL THE BROKEN PIECES By Ann E. Burg Two years after being airlifted out of war-torn Vietnam, Matt Pin is haunted by what he left behind. Now, inside a caring adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events force him to choose between silence and candor, blame and forgiveness, fear and freedom.
FLOODED By Ann E. Burg
A spooky, original ghost story with fantastic characters, chilling scenes—and a timely and important storyline about reclaiming an abandoned segregated cemetery.
In 1889, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a lively, working-class factory city. That is, until the dam built for the elite fishing and hunting club above it collapsed and plunged the city into chaos. Themes of class, social justice, deprivation, and the environment all play into this poetic multi-perspective book.
In November 1960, all of America watched as Ruby Bridges walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. Ruby Bridges chronicles this pivotal event in history in her own words.
Paperback • 4OO860605 Ages: 10–13 • 256 pages
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GABY, LOST AND FOUND By Angela Cervantes Gaby Ramírez Howard’s mother has been deported to Honduras. Gaby is sad and lonely, so she volunteers at a local animal shelter, writing adoption advertisements to help cats and dogs find a forever home—just as she wishes to find a forever home for herself.
UNBOUND By Ann E. Burg With her signature verse, Burg illuminates a little-known chapter of American history—about a hidden community in the Great Dismal Swamp, a real place that sheltered people fleeing slavery— and creates a powerful testament to the right of every human being to be free. Paperback • 4OO828208 Ages: 10–14 • 352 pages List price $7.99 • Your price $5.99 Audio CD and digital download available
ALLIE, FIRST AT LAST By Angela Cervantes
SERAFINA’S PROMISE By Ann E. Burg
Everyone in Allie Velasco’s family is special in some way, and when a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first—at last. Unfortunately, her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend.
In this luminous novel in verse, Serafina has a secret dream. She wants to go to school and become a doctor with her best friend, Julie Marie. But in their rural village outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a terrible earthquake tests her resolve.
Paperback • 4OO579863 Ages: 9–11 • 224 pages List price $6.99 • Your price $5.24 Spanish edition available
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ME, FRIDA, AND THE SECRET OF THE PEACOCK RING By Angela Cervantes On a trip to Mexico City, the birthplace of her deceased father, Paloma Marquez meets siblings Lizzie and Gael, who want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to Frida Kahlo.
WOMEN AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE (A TRUE BOOK) By Cynthia Chin-Lee The Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, was added in 1920. That victory was the hard-won result of a difficult fight waged over many decades by women from all walks of life. This series examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country.
LETY OUT LOUD By Angela Cervantes
THE SINISTER SUBSTITUTE (MARVEL AVENGERS ASSEMBLY BOOK 2) By Preeti Chhibber Illustrated by James Lancett Someone is impersonating students and teachers, using lies and deception to break up the new generation of heroes. Can Doreen and her friends get to the bottom of this scandal? Or will this be the end of the Avengers Assembly?
Lety’s first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the animals there don’t care if she can’t always find the right word.
Paperback • 4OO815935 Ages: 9–12 • 208 pages List price $7.99 • Your price $5.99 Spanish edition available
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Hardcover • 4OO858719 Ages: 8–12 • 176 pages List price $13.99 • Your price $10.49 SERIES: Books 1–2 available
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WOMEN IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (A TRUE BOOK) By Kesha Grant
WOMEN INWORLD WAR TWO (A TRUE BOOK) By Susan Taylor
THE WAY TO RIO LUNA By Zoraida Córdova
WOMEN IN THE OLD WEST (A TRUE BOOK) By Marti Dumas
Danny Monteverde believes his older sister, Pili, is waiting for him somewhere in Rio Luna, the enchanted land in their favorite book of fairy tales. But when he discovers an actual map to Rio Luna, Danny learns that meeting your favorite characters isn’t always a dream come true.
After decades of segregation, women were at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, the largest social upheaval since the end of the Civil War. This series examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country.
World War II completely disrupted life in the United States and throughout the world, and it was an empowering turning point in US women’s history. This series examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country.
Women of all different backgrounds faced hardship and an unfamiliar life as they fought for their rights, their freedom, and their land in the AmericanWest. This series examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country.
Hardcover • 4OO823954 Ages: 8–12 • 336 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
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THE JOURNEY OF LITTLE CHARLIE By Christopher Paul Curtis Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: his sharecropper father just died and Cap’n Buck has come to collect a debt. Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of history’s cruelest evils.
THE MADMAN OF PINEY WOODS By Christopher Paul Curtis This companion to Elijah of Buxton is a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure. Benji and Red couldn’t be more different. But their fates are entwined. Here is another novel that will break your heart—and expand it too.
THE WITCHES By Roald Dahl Illustrated by Pénélope Bagieu
ELIJAH OF BUXTON By Christopher Paul Curtis
This Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award–winning book tells the story of 11-year-old Elijah, the first child to be born free in a settlement of runaway slaves, and his dangerous journey that helps him find his courage.
This full-color graphic novel edition of Roald Dahl’s The Witches , adapted and illustrated by Eisner Award winner Pénélope Bagieu, is the first-ever Dahl story to appear in this format. Readers will relish this dynamic new take on a uniquely funny tale with with a protagonist of color at the helm.
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THE CHAOS CURSE (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND #3) By Sayantani DasGupta Kiranmala goes from being a regular sixth- grader living in New Jersey to a real Indian princess in the Kingdom Beyond battling demons in this action-packed fantasy series.
HER OWN TWO FEET By Meredith Davis and Rebeka Uwitonze Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.
SALSA STORIES By Lulu Delacre
FORCE OF FIRE By Sayantani DasGupta
Lulu Delacre introduces readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose nine stories dance through a year of Latin American holidays and customs. Seventeen delicious and authentic recipes are included.
Pinki hails from a long line of rakkhosh resisters. But she has more important things to worry about, like maintaining her status as fiercest rakkhosh in her class and looking after her little cousins. There is also the teeny tiny detail of not yet being able to control her fire breathing!
Paperback • 4OO835638 Ages: 10–13 • 208 pages
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THE BOY WHO BECAME A DRAGON: A BRUCE LEE STORY Written and illustrated by Jim Di Bartolo Bruce Lee found his salvation and calling through kung fu—first as a student, then as a teacher, and finally as a global star. This is his story in comic form.
MARLEY DIAS GETS IT DONE: AND SO CAN YOU! By Marley Dias Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true!
THE LOTTERYS PLUS ONE By Emma Donoghue Illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono
MY SURVIVAL: A GIRL ON SCHINDLER’S LIST By Rena Finde and Joshua M. Greene Rena Finde survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler. Here in her own words is Rena’s gripping story of survival, perseverance, tragedy, and hope.
Nine-year-old Sumac Lottery loves her large and unruly family with four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets! But everything changes when one of their grandfathers, who is suffering from dementia, comes to live with them.
Paperback • 4OO813411 Ages: 10–13 • 240 pages List price $14.99 • Your price $11.24
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FOR WHICHWE STAND: HOW OUR GOVERNMENT WORKS AND WHY IT MATTERS By Jeff Foster Illustrated by Julie McLaughlin Kids can discover everything they ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from AP government teacher Jeff Foster.
UNSTOPPABLE OCTOBIA MAY By Sharon G. Flake Best-selling and award-winning author Sharon G. Flake delivers a mystery set in the 1950s that blends history, race, culture, and family. Paperback • 4OO560962 Ages: 10–13 • 288 pages List price $7.99 • Your price $5.99 Audio CD and digital download available
KEEP IT TOGETHER, KEIKO CARTER By Debbi Michiko Florence
JUST BE COOL, JENNA SAKAI By Debbi Michiko Florence After Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, she decides to focus on books not boys. But soon Jenna starts to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking. Hardcover • 4OO867156 Ages: 8–12 • 304 pages List price $17.99 • Your price $13.49
Seventh-grader Keiko Carter finds the courage to stand up for herself in this sweet story about first crushes and friendship drama.
Paperback • 4OO860757 Ages: 11–13 • 304 pages
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