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WE ARE HERE By Tami Charles Illustrated by Bryan Collier

WHY AM I ME? By Paige Britt

Illustrated by Selina Alko; Sean Qualls Have you ever wondered why you are you? Or who you would be if you were someone else? Someone taller, faster, smaller, smarter? Someone lighter, older, darker, bolder? This beautiful celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to

Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and Brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much- anticipated follow-up to the New York Times best-selling All Because You Matter

offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all the Black women and men who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time. We Are Here celebrates readers with pride, joy, and love, reminding them of their roots, inviting them to imagine a future that shines ever brightly, and strengthening them for their triumphant days to come! Orchard, Scholastic.

imagine a world where there is no you or me, only us. Why Am I Me? is a captivating ode to wonder and helps foster a child’s sense of connection, compassion, and love. Scholastic.

Diversity

Ages 4+

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Diversity

Ages 4+

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WINDOWS By Julia Denos Illustrated by E. B.Goodale

Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighborhood, and coming home. Readers are invited to match their observant eyes with those of the child,

WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom Illustrated by Michaela Goade

In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice. We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm, inviting young readers everywhere to join the fight. Macmillan.

who notes the windows and what the people or animals that can be seen within their frames are doing. They may be playing an instrument or dancing or painting. At the end of the walk, the boy and dog pass a house with no lights on; its windows “leave you to fill them up with stories.” Finally, home beckons, and the child and mother curl up in a comfy chair for their own bedtime story. Candlewick.

Diversity

Ages 3+

Diversity

Ages 4+

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WHEN RUBIN PLAYS By Gracey Zhang

YOU MATTER By Christian Robinson

Rubin loves the beautiful sounds played by the orchestra. He wants

In this full, bright, beautiful picture book of self-love, young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations of a diverse cast of characters. This appealing picture book invites readers to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, everyone matters, and that every living entity has value, no matter how small! Atheneum Books, S&S.

to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn’t sound like he imagines it should. He goes into the forest to practice alone, and despite his violin’s screeching, finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style. Scholastic Press.

Diversity

Ages 4+

Diversity

Ages 2+

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Substitutions may be made if a title is unavailable. Prices are in effect until February 28th, 2026.

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