Sellers, Bakari

Summary: "When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be"--Jacket flap.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021

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Sima, Jessie

Summary: Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E Sim

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Sima 2017

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Ho, Joanna

Summary: "An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HO

Lewis-Jones, Huw

Summary: Whether white, or black, or blue, Blue Badger's not sure what to do. Badger has a lot on his mind ... and something on his bottom ...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LEW

Hope, Olivia

Summary: "Embark upon an uplifting journey through the wonders of nature: from lush pine forests to awe-inspiring mountains, and from sparkling seas to starry skies, each page is exquisite. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through winter snow, dance with fireflies, and dare to BE WILD!"--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023

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Raczka, Bob

Summary: "An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023

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de la Peña, Matt

Summary: "An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2022

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de la Peña, Matt

Summary: In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Pena and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today's quiet empath might be tomorrow's great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG DE L

Crede, Phaea

Summary: Jet the cat likes to swim. When the other animals tell her that cats actually hate water, she goes in search of her true identity. After failing to fit the description of a variety of animals, Jet finally learns to embrace her unique brand of catness. A timely tale that humorously challenges labels and celebrates defining one's own unique identity.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2023

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Phi, Bao

Summary: Every child is bursting with amazing possibilities and poet Bao Phi celebrates the complex identity of the children of immigrants and refugees.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions 2022

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Miller, Sara (Sara F.)

Summary: "Can Isabel make new friends at school but still be true to herself?"--Back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2020

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Jackson, Amanda

Summary: In a place where jobs are based on shape, Sam, who looks like a square but longs to roll like a circle, discovers his true, unique shape.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2019

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Wolitzer, Meg

Summary: Max's room has his name all over it--on his blanket and night light and wall. His parents call him The One and Only Max. And so, he is in for a big surprise at the playground one day, when he hears "Max, time to go home!" and two other kids come running. He's not the one and only after all! How many Maxes are in the world?! Millions of Maxes? But when he decides to help one of the other Maxes...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022

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DiPucchio, Kelly

Summary: Unlike all the other caterpillars Charley sometimes wonders what it would be like to be a fawn or a waterfall, so when the day comes to form her chrysalis, Charley must decide who she will become.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 2023

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Newman, Lesléa

Summary: When Annabelle and Benjamin play dress-up they both want to be the bride, the ballerina, and the princess which causes a problem until the two friends realize they can both be whoever they want to be.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

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Jordan, Shane

Summary: During a stormy pride parade, a young child and thier supportive father meet and help a non-binary child feel comfortable in their own skin.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2024

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Ho, Joanna

Summary: "Say My Name is a meaningful tale about the power of names. They reveal our personal histories, weaving an intricate story of the past and connecting us to the future. Names -- and saying them correctly -- are important. Six captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian decent proudly celebrate their names, languages, and cultures. From Johanna Ho, New York Times...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Summary: A little girl struggling to find her place within her family is shown how special she is through a set of nesting dolls.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023

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Latimer, Alex

Summary: "Some friendly dinosaurs must help a lost egg after it's blown out of its nest. But if they are to reunite the little egg with its true parents, they must first discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishers 2018

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Shum, Benson

Summary: "All great kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city. But Anzu is different. Instead of mayhem, he likes May flowers. Instead of striking fear, he prefers to be sincere. Can Anzu find a way to make his family proud and stay true to his kind self?"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHU

Thomas, Rebecca

Summary: "What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family? When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2020

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Knudsen, Michelle

Summary: When a lady mistakes him for kitten, big hairy spider Luigi resists her kind advances until tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed convince him otherwise, but he soon learns what might be at stake when you pretend to be someone you're not.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024

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Shapiro, Esmé

Summary: "On Lilypod Lane, everyone knows everything about everybody . . . or so they believe! When curious paperboy Weasel encounters his mysterious neighbor Roy on his route, he becomes convinced that Roy is actually a dog! But when his friend Pam Pam disagrees, Weasel must put on his detective cap and do his best sleuthing to reveal Roy's extraordinary secret, and prove that not everything is as it...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra 2024

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