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Harold the Iceberg melts down

Wyzlic, Lisa,


Harold is an iceberg lettuce. When he sees a documentary about icebergs melting, he begins to worry that he will melt too. As his anxiety grows and grows, and he tries to find a way to stop melting, his fellow food friends try to help him cool down in a different way
Date Published:2023

Neem the half-boy

Shah, Idries, 1924-1996.


Because she does not faithfully follow the instructions of Arif the Wise Man, the Queen of Hich-Hich gives birth to a half-boy, who grows up to be very clever and confronts a dragon in an effort to become whole.
Date Published:1998

Leo and the pink marker

Foster, Mariyka,


Leo LOVES doodling away with his pink marker! So when Mom and Mama aren’t looking, he finds an opportunity to liven up the dusty, gray scrapyard. A splash of pink would look great on that crunched-up convertible, and that magnet crane...and the family cat. Uh-oh! Leo got carried away. Will his moms be upset?
Date Published:2024

For our daughters

Nyoko, Mel,


A Black mother replaces common misconceptions with empowering statements and lets her daughter know there are no limits to what she can achieve.
Date Published:2024

Seeds of change

Laden, Nina,


After stumbling on an area in her Madagascar community devastated by drought, a young girl gets inspired. She gathers her friends and makes her case. They discuss, cooperate, and plan. Everyone has a different idea to contribute, and collaboration leads to the best idea of all. A garden! But when things go devastatingly wrong, what can they do? It takes a lot of courage, but with the support of her whole community, this girl will sow the seeds of change she's been dreaming of. With sweet, vibrant art from Sawyer Cloud, this rhyming, lyrical picture book about making the effort to invest in the future of ourselves and our community teaches an invaluable lesson about having the patience to see that, in time, effort will blossom into a more peaceful and loving world.
Date Published:2024

After stumbling on an area in her Madagascar community devastated by drought, a young girl gets inspired. She gathers her friends and makes her case. They discuss, cooperate, and plan. Everyone has a different idea to contribute, and collaboration leads to the best idea of all. A garden! But when things go devastatingly wrong, what can they do? It takes a lot of courage, but with the support of her whole community, this girl will sow the seeds of change she's been dreaming of. With sweet, vibrant art from Sawyer Cloud, this rhyming, lyrical picture book about making the effort to invest in the future of ourselves and our community teaches an invaluable lesson about having the patience to see that, in time, effort will blossom into a more peaceful and loving world.

Date Published:2024

Noura's crescent moon

Khan, Zainab,


"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!" -- Jacket flap
Date Published:2024

"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!" -- Jacket flap

Date Published:2024

Bros

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-


"From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one another: build a time machine, tend to the community garden, roleplay in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Téo's tutu

Macias, Maryann Jacob.


Téo's loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papi, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out. But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance recital-a sparkly tutu or shimmering silver pants Téo wonders if being his most authentic self on stage will put him too much in the spotlight.
Date Published:2021

Homeland : my father dreams of Palestine

Moushabeck, Hannah,


As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland—Palestine. Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a home they cannot visit. But, as their father’s story comes to an end, they know that through his memories, they will always return.
Date Published:2023

As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland—Palestine. Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a home they cannot visit. But, as their father’s story comes to an end, they know that through his memories, they will always return.

Date Published:2023

Juneteenth is

Tripplett, Natasha


This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love.
Date Published:2024

Moondragon in the mosque garden


Tajalli, Mujtaba, and Aasiya just want a break from adult conversations. They go to check out the old garden in their new mosque building, and end up making a new friend and learning an important lesson about caring for the earth.
Date Published:2017

Mommy's new friend

Tougas, Shelley,


Even though it was not easy at first, Lily learns how to embrace Mommy's new friend Carl as a member of her family.
Date Published:2024

Always beginning : the big bang, the universe, and you

Savage, Candace, 1949-,


This book explores the science behind the start of our universe and how we came to be a part of it, from the Big Bang and the beginning of life on Earth all the way up until today.
Date Published:2024

I love myself

Wong, Wai Mei,


Even an ordinary day is full of little challenges, especially when you're a kid. Like when you're learning to ride a bike and you still need training wheels...so the other kids ride past you. Or when you jump in a mud puddle...but you fall in and get your pants wet. Luckily you can learn to be kind to yourself with a bit of practice.
Date Published:2024

The fabulous Edweena

Dumont, Edwin,


Edwin loves his sister Patsy's closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he's finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed...into the fabulous Edweena! It's the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What will people say when they meet her for the first time? Can a boy in drag win the competition? Edweena will have to give her best performance ever to find out!
Date Published:2025

Edwin loves his sister Patsy's closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he's finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed...into the fabulous Edweena! It's the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What will people say when they meet her for the first time? Can a boy in drag win the competition? Edweena will have to give her best performance ever to find out!

Date Published:2025

Queer history A to Z : 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism

Stevenson, Robin, 1968-


This book explores the history of queer activism in North America and the fight for equality for LGBTQ+ folks.
Date Published:2024

Owls : who gives a hoot?

Backhouse, Frances,


An introduction to owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere.
Date Published:2024

Sonic the Hedgehog. 13, Battle for the empire /

Flynn, Ian, 1982-


"Sega." "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #50-51, Sonic the Hedgehog Free Comic Book Day 2022, and Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2022."--Title page verso. After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup... except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory?
Date Published:2023

"Sega." "Originally published as Sonic the Hedgehog issues #50-51, Sonic the Hedgehog Free Comic Book Day 2022, and Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2022."--Title page verso. After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup... except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory?

Date Published:2023

Salma joins the team

Ramadan, Ahmad Danny,


Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family - the team that always has her back - Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool.
Date Published:2024

Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family - the team that always has her back - Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool.

Date Published:2024

Big Nate on a roll

Peirce, Lincoln


Middle-schooler Nate Wright vies against his rival, the "perfect" Artur, to win the grand prize of a customized skateboard in their scout troop contest.
Date Published:2011