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The Only Black Girls in Town
Alberta is sure she will be friends with the new girl Edie, but realizes they are from two different worlds. Alberta struggles to voice how her family and race dynamics make her feel but the two girls come together to discover a collection of hidden journals that reveal a secret to the past.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316456388
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Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us
A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524766719
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Outside In
This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781328866820
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Overground Railroad
Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823438730
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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
This powerful poem captures a Black child's wide range of emotions over the passage of a year—from joy to sorrow and anger when he learns of a shooting, and, subsequently, to hope and love.
- Fiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780374307417
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Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation
This striking account of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis shows how systemic racism disproportionately impacts the health of marginalized citizens.
- Nonfiction, History, Health & Medicine
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781547602322
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A Polar Bear in the Snow
A polar bear slowly emerges from the pages of this book. He's on the move, but where is he going? Minimal words over mostly monochromatic illustrations make a beautiful, compelling story.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203967
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Prairie Days
An ode to the amazing sights only the prairie can provide, this simple, quiet story is an accurate reflection of life outside the city limits.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781442441910
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Prairie Lotus
Hanna, a biracial Chinese American, and her White father move to the Dakota Territory in the 1880’s to start over after her mother’s death. Hanna struggles to find her own strengths and voice within an unwelcoming community.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781328781505
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Raybearer
At Tarisai’s birth her mother makes a wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey -- kill the emperor's son. Tarisai must learn to resist the command when she becomes part of the prince’s council and his best friend.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419739828
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Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
From her lace collars to her incredible work ethic, this picture book biography chronicles the hard work and dedication of RBG to become a Supreme Court Justice.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484747179
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Salma the Syrian Chef
Salma misses her mother’s smile and laughter and hopes making her favorite Syrian dish will bring back her smile. When preparing the dish doesn't go as planned, Salma's community comes together to help finish the dish and celebrate her success.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781773213750
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Santiago’s Road Home
Santiago overcomes many dangerous obstacles to cross the border from Mexico into the United States only to be detained by ICE. While Santiago is used to going it alone, the brutal conditions of the youth detention center are not what he expected to find in the United States.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534446236
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See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
In a laugh-out-loud story that keeps instructing readers to “see the cat,” Max the Dog must interact with the text to prove to the narrator and a cast of zany characters that he is indeed canine.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536204278
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Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello
This bilingual biography traces the life of Julio C. Tello, from a curious, young boy to an accomplished archaeologist who elevated Peru’s indigenous history.
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Show Me a Sign
Based in the actual Deaf community that existed on Martha’s Vineyard during the 1800’s, Mary lives a singularly typical life. Never considering the deafness she is born with to be a disability until a prejudiced scientist arrives, Mary finds herself the focus of a study against her will.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338255812
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Snail Crossing
The reciprocal story of a snail and some helpful ants as they attempt to cross a busy street.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062878007
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Snapdragon
Snap’s town has a witch. At least that’s the rumor. Full of acceptance, love, and relatable characters, Snapdragon shows the connection between loving yourself and magic.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781250171122
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Southwest Sunrise
Unhappy about moving from New York City to New Mexico, a young boy explores his new home and marvels at the beauty of the desert landscape.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781547600823
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning
An exploration of racism in the United States through the past 400 hundred years is presented with humanity and wit.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316453691
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Sugar in Milk
This clever picture book reaches back to an Ancient Persian legend to help a young immigrant girl find the courage to make friends in her new country.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780762495191
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Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman helps a young Chinese American, Roberta Lee, fight racism in Metropolis while dealing with his own issues with assimilation.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781779504210
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Swashby and the Sea
Swashby has retired to a quiet life by his beloved sea. When a girl and her granny move in nearby, his lifestyle changes--for better.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544707375
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Telephone Tales
In this classic from Italy, a travelling salesman calls his daughter nightly to share a whimsical story. Sixty-seven playful tales humorously recount ice cream palaces, educational candy, and roads paved with chocolate.
- Fiction, Short Stories
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702848
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This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II
Pen pals for 10 years, Japanese American Alex Maki and French Jewish girl Charlie Lévy share a coming-of-age story and fantastical romance amidst historically accurate - and heartbreaking - injustice.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781250192387
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos
This twisted fairytale skillfully weaves Spanish vocabulary into an empathetic retelling of a classic.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399547393
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Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel)
Mia Tang and her family work to save the hotel they recently bought in the face of a looming immigration law that could send them back to China if passed and threatens the safety of Mia's friends.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338591385
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The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
When animals begin disappearing and Abuela starts acting suspicious, Nestor must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save his town from a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374313609
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Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!
With the help of a new friend, Ty beats the temptation to give up and masters the use of his brand-new scooter.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062951090
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A Way with Wild Things
Shy Poppy loves nature and prefers it to people. But when she spots a dragonfly at a party, people notice it and her too.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781681190396
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We Are Water Protectors
An indigenous girl explains why water is sacred and that the "Black Snake" (pipelines) will destroy the earth. She takes up a rallying cry with her people to defend water and the planet.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2021 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250203557
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We Dream of Space
In the days before the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the Thomas siblings navigate the dangerous space of middle school and the fractured constellation of their family.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062747303
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What About Worms!?
Tiger is big, brave, and not afraid of anything—except worms; and the worms are just as afraid of him...until they come across a book and learn more about tigers!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781368045735
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What Stars Are Made Of
Libby, a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is fascinated by science, sets out to win a science contest and support her pregnant sister's family with the prize money.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374313197
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When Stars Are Scattered
Omar, along with his younger brother Hassan, recounts the stories of growing up as orphan refugees at a displacement camp in Kenya.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525553915
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When You Trap a Tiger
Lily bargains with a magical tiger to return stolen stories in order to save her sick grandmother.
- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781524715700
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Where’s Baby?
Can you find baby fox? Readers will enjoy following father’s journey as he looks over, under, around, and into things, discovering all sorts of other animals, until he finally gets a hint from mother fox.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735264984
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Wink
The humorous journey of a cancer stricken middle schooler, Ross, as he navigates middle school.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781984815149
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A Wish in the Dark
Pong, born in a prison, longs to be free and escapes. Nok, the disgraced warden's daughter, looks to capture Pong again. Both discover how the world unfairly brings light only for the rich.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536204940
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Your Place in the Universe
Exploration of scale, size, and distance from an eight-year-old child to the widest reaches of the observable universe.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823446230
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