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Left-handed : getting a grip on handedness

Birmingham, Maria,


"Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world? By gently disrupting traditional lefty/righty thinking, Left-handed celebrates the differences that make each of us unique."--
Date Published:2026

"Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn't tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, ear, or foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities? That's where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty--from handedness in our ancient ancestors to lefty myths to current theories about the roles of genetics, environment, and brain structure. It also tackles questions such as: Why and when does someone become a lefty? Are humans the only left-handed animals? And what is it like to live a left-handed life in a right-handed world? By gently disrupting traditional lefty/righty thinking, Left-handed celebrates the differences that make each of us unique."--

Date Published:2026

Heidi Heckelbeck goes to camp!

Coven, Wanda


Heidi is excited about spending two weeks with Lucy at Camp Dakota, but Lucy's friends from last year ignore Heidi and make her feel unwelcome, leading Heidi to cast a friendship spell on them.
Date Published:2013

Ms. Joni is a phony!

Gutman, Dan,


On picture day at Ella Mentry School, the strange new photographer wants to turn A.J. into a supermodel and the Picture Day Zombie makes an appearance.
Date Published:2017

The girl who rode a shark & other stories of daring women

Ross, Ailsa.


The artists -- The pioneers -- The scientists -- The activists -- The athletes -- The seekers. A collection of biographies focused on women and girls who have written, explored, or otherwise plunged headfirst into the pages of history. The tales come from a huge variety of times and places, from a Canadian astronaut to an Indian secret agent to a Balkan pirate queen who stood up to Ancient Rome.
Date Published:2019

Franklin's bad day

Bourgeois, Paulette


Book may be accompanied by CD or cassette. Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right -- until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends.
Date Published:1999

Birthday bling

Daly-Weir, Catherine,


"An early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies. Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards"--
Date Published:2024

Batter splatter : making a budget

Daly-Weir, Catherine,


The members of Julian and Lucy's cooking club plan a bake sale fundraiser to repair a school banner after a kitchen disaster destroys it, but they need to understand how to stick to a budget in order to be successful.
Date Published:2024

I am money : and I don't grow on trees

Cook, Julia, 1964-


I am Money. You work hard to earn me, and if you're careful and smart about it, I can end up working for you! Introduce kids to the basics of money with this easy-to-understand picture book! Readers will learn about how to earn and save money, how to spend money wisely, and even how to use money to invest in themself. But the most important lesson of all? The best part of money is sharing it!
Date Published:2024

All of us : a first conversation about disability

Madison, Megan,


This book celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world.
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

Rainbow allies : the true story of kids who stood against hate

Churnin, Nancy,


The true story of how a Massachusetts neighborhood rallied together to help a lesbian couple feel welcome and loved again after experiencing anti-LGBTQ hate.
Date Published:2024

Mama and Mommy and me in the middle

LaCour, Nina,


When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.
Date Published:2022

Hooray for she, he, ze, and they! : what are your pronouns today?

Amer, Lindz,


A young informational storybook introducing the concept of pronouns and identifying one's pronouns to kids.
Date Published:2024

The Juneteenth alphabet

Petifer, Andrea Underwood,


A is for ancestors, and B is for Black. There is a complex history behind Juneteenth -- but in The Juneteenth Alphabet, kids (and adults) can find celebratory moments of joy and inspiration as they learn about the origins and traditions of this day of freedom (for all!). Includes a glossary of important words and a list of websites for further reading.
Date Published:2025

Still my Tessa

Chiang, Sylv,


Evelyn is learning to use new pronouns for her sibling, Tessa. Not only that, but she’s experiencing a sad and familiar reality that all younger siblings face: the moment when your older sibling no longer wants to play with you. Evelyn learns how to connect in new ways with her sibling. She also learns how to see her older sibling as a non-binary person with they/them pronouns, and shows Mom and Dad – and those around them – how it’s done.
Date Published:2024

Evelyn is learning to use new pronouns for her sibling, Tessa. Not only that, but she’s experiencing a sad and familiar reality that all younger siblings face: the moment when your older sibling no longer wants to play with you. Evelyn learns how to connect in new ways with her sibling. She also learns how to see her older sibling as a non-binary person with they/them pronouns, and shows Mom and Dad – and those around them – how it’s done.

Date Published:2024

Dad and Daddy's big big family

Kirst, Seamus,


"A girl goes to her Daddy's family reunion and finds that every family is connected by love"--
Date Published:2023

Writing toward justice : the life and reporting of Alice A. Dunnigan

Thomas, Peggy, 1960-


Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice -- she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job -- and got it! After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans? By scrimping and saving for a ticket on the president's cross-country train tour, Alice was able to meet the president and win him over to her cause: justice.
Date Published:2026

Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice -- she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job -- and got it! After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans? By scrimping and saving for a ticket on the president's cross-country train tour, Alice was able to meet the president and win him over to her cause: justice.

Date Published:2026

Spark : Jim West's electrifying adventures in creating the microphone

Ramirez, Ainissa, 1969-,


"MIT Kids Press Black Innovators"--Cover. Young Jim West loves to pull apart whatever electronics he can get his hands on to see how they work. Those around him say there's no path for a kid like him to become a scientist, but Jim is determined to forge his own way. His knack for all things electric (and luck in landing a summer job offering the freedom to experiment) lead him to invent an important part of the devices we rely on every day.
Date Published:2025

"MIT Kids Press Black Innovators"--Cover. Young Jim West loves to pull apart whatever electronics he can get his hands on to see how they work. Those around him say there's no path for a kid like him to become a scientist, but Jim is determined to forge his own way. His knack for all things electric (and luck in landing a summer job offering the freedom to experiment) lead him to invent an important part of the devices we rely on every day.

Date Published:2025

Ramadan rain

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah.


Haneen and her Momma celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day.
Date Published:2026

Abdullah's bear needs a name!

Hanif, Yasmin,


To celebrate Eid, Abdullah's parents give him a cuddly teddy bear. The bear used to belong to Abdullah's dad, his abba, and it has a name, but Abba won't say what it is! Abdullah and his new bear become inseparable, but he can't guess what its name is. His siblings, friends and classmates all have suggestions -- Bertie, Katie, Olivia, Edward -- but none of them feels right. Then one night, when Abba tells a story from long ago in Pakistan, Abdullah remembers his family's traditions and has an idea.
Date Published:2025

To celebrate Eid, Abdullah's parents give him a cuddly teddy bear. The bear used to belong to Abdullah's dad, his abba, and it has a name, but Abba won't say what it is! Abdullah and his new bear become inseparable, but he can't guess what its name is. His siblings, friends and classmates all have suggestions -- Bertie, Katie, Olivia, Edward -- but none of them feels right. Then one night, when Abba tells a story from long ago in Pakistan, Abdullah remembers his family's traditions and has an idea.

Date Published:2025