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Learn about Eid, a religious holiday, in this picture book about Muslim culture and traditions.

This picture-book biography illuminates the life of activist Belva Lockwood, a woman who fought for equality for women in the classroom, the courtroom and politics.

A young boy grapples with his Muslim identity after seeing his sister bullied on her first day at a new school.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearGarvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, readinganything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally reach his distant fatherby speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports. This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.

Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own.

Ginger is different from other witches because she ADORES Christmas! And her wish for a Merry Witchmas comes true thanks to some holiday magic and good cheer.

This memoir, told in poetry and prose, explores Grimes harrowing past, showing how words helped her conquer the hazards of life.

Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags.

The stunning voice and hard life of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday is revealed through evocative, accessible poetry.

Seeing is a searing and candid memoir from award-winning journalist about epidemics, pollution, and domestic violence in contemporary China.

Power to the fish! From the acclaimed creator of' Brick by Brick' comes a novelty board book to help toddlers stand up against bullies, with a team of little fish that together stop a bigger fish from gobbling up their friend.

Surprising facts and beautiful, realistic illustrations come together in this celebration of frogs: one of nature's most fascinating marvels.

Last year, Gabe's mother grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! This charming story explores the theme of gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves.

In this visually rich picture book, a girl discovers the joy of creativity, first on a walk through the city and ultimately within herself.

A year in the life of a sloth is revealed in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book, the latest in the popular The Secret Life series.

When Astrid's first space mission goes disastrously wrong, she realises she needs a bit more training than she thought!

Thunder crashes, and the electricity goes out! Sammi is crushed. Her parents had a fancy dinner planned! But no lights doesn't mean no power. Can Sammi use sun power to save the day?

For Luke, autumn in Florida feels weird. There are no changing leaves, no cider and,worst of all, no pumpkin chucking! Can he engineer a way to bring pumpkin spice to the south? This charming story explores the theme of engineering and includes explanatory sidebars and a catapult activity for young makers to try themselves.

It's Sunday ice-cream day! But sometimes the ice-cream truck turns down a different street. Can Jerron, A.J. and Cha crack the ice-cream man's code? They want him to come their way! This book explores the theme of coding and includes explanatory sidebars and a computer-coding-related activity for young makers to try themselves.

From the streets of Chicago, to the corridors of Silicon Valley, this novel follows a revolving cast of characters after alien contact upends their lives.

When Max Mouse discovers that all the apples on the tree have been picked by his friend Rico, who does not want to share, Max has to improvise to make treats for his party. Here is a delightful and important story about how a group of friends learns that sharing-and working together-can bring them all closer together.