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Grades PreK-2
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Grades PreK-2
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TEN BLOCKS TO THE BIG WOK written and illustrated by Ying-Hwa Hu This charming bilingual English/Mandarin counting book uses a stroll through Chinatown to introduce readers to the numbers one through ten in Chinese . . . and will leave you hungry besides! Bilingual English/Mandarin.
MY MAGIC WAND written by Pat Mora, illustrated by Amber Alvarez From bestselling Latina author Pat Mora comes a collection of poems celebrating a young child’s growth and everyday experiences throughout the seasons of a year.
ALL AROUND US written by Xelena Gonzalez, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia Circles are all around us--in the sky, in the earth, in our neighborhoods, in ourselves, and sometimes in the most unusual places. We just have to look for them. Also available in Spanish.
MAGIC LIKE THAT written by Samara Cole Doyon, illustrated by Geneva Bowers In this celebration of Black Girl Magic, a young girl finds confidence and excitement in the versatility of her natural hair and the way her different hairstyles reflect the natural world.
ALICIA AND THE HURRICANE: A STORY OF PUERTO RICO/ALICIA Y EL HURACAN: UN CUENTO DE PUERTO RICO written by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Elizabeth Erazo Baez Bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender and timely story of a Puerto Rican child facing a hurricane and her concern for the beloved coquíes of her home island. Bilingual English/Spanish.
JUNA AND APPA Written by Jane Park, illustrated by Felicia Hoshino From the creators of the award-winning picture book Juna’s Jar, comes a new magical tale where Juna embarks on a journey to help her biggest hero--her Appa!
Art by Geneva Bowers, from Magic Like That
IF I WERE A TREE written by Andrea Zimmerman, illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.
Art by Ying-Hwa Hu, from Ten Blocks to the Big Wok
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Diverse Summer Reading List
Grades 3-5
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THE HARVEY MILK STORY written by Kari Krakow, illustrated by David Gardner A hopeful and inspiring biography of the historic gay activist Harvey Milk, who gave people the courage to be proud of who they are.
NIBI’S WATER SONG written by Sunshine Tenasco, illustrated by Chief Lady Bird This bright and vivacious book from two Native creators celebrates the energy, moxie, and determination of water activists of all ages.
WHERE WONDER GROWS written by Xelena Gonzalez, illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connections to nature, family, and traditions. Also available in Spanish.
THE BEE TREE written by Stephen Buchmann and Diana Cohn, illustrated by Paul Mirocha A story of bees, honey, and a grandfather in Malaysia teaching his grandson honeygathering in the tall Tualang tree.
BOTTLE TOPS written by Alison Goldberg, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon The inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world.
JULIETA AND THE DIAMOND ENIGMA written by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz Nine-year-old Julieta is in Paris when she and her Dad walk in on a thief stealing the Regent Diamond. Can Julieta determine who the thief really is before it’s too late?
CROSSING BOK CHITTO written by Tim Tingle, illustrated by Jeanne Rorex Bridges Seven slaves cross the big river to freedom, led by a Choctaw angel walking on water. Leeandlow.com/books/crossing-bok-chitto
¡Sí, se puede! /YES WE CAN! written by Diana Cohn and Luis J. Rodriguez, illustrated by Francisco Delgado When the janitors’ union strikes for better wages, Carlitos discovers a way to help his mother. Bilingual English/Spanish.
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Diverse Summer Reading List
Grades 6-12 Grades 6-8
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Grades 9-12 MIOSOTIS FLORES NEVER FORGETS written by Hilda Eunice Burgos Perfect for fans of Meg Medina and Barbara O’Connor, this heartfelt novel about family, pets, and other things we hold close is one that you’ll never forget.
BOYS OF THE BEAST written by Monica Zepeda Three cousins. Four days. One car. This smart and fearless road-trip novel is perfect for fans of David Levithan, Benjamin Alire Saenz, or Meg Medina.
THE WITCH OWL PARLIAMENT: CLOCKWORK CURANDERA #1 written by David Bowles & Raúl the Third, illustrated by Stacey Robinson and Damian Duffy Discover a graphic novel unlike any other—a brilliant steampunk reimagining of Frankenstein set in colonial Mexico.
ECHOES OF GRACE written by Guadalupe García McCall In this triumphant new novel, Pura Belpré Award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall explores sisterhood, family secrets, intergenerational trauma, life, and love in a modern Gothic setting with a magical realist twist.
THE SHADOW PRINCE written by David Anthony Durham In this middle grade solarpunk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelveyear-old Ash must compete and survive to become the shadow—and protector—of the prince.
THE SKY WE SHARED written by Shirley Reva Vernick This young YA novel weaves little-known historical events into a thoughtful tale of two teens—one American, the other Japanese— whose wartime lives on opposite sides of the world lead them to discover that hate for an “enemy” leaves a heavy heart.
RISE OF THE HALFLING KING: TALES OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT #1 written by David Bowles, illustrated by Charlene Bowles A middle grade graphic novel follows the adventures of a magical boy from Maya mythology. The first of a series based on ancient Mesoamerican myths and legends.
GABI, A GIRL IN PIECES written by Isabel Quintero Gabi’s life is a mess—her family, her friends, her attempts at a love life—but writing helps, especially since it turns out she’s pretty good at poetry.
LUCHA LIBRE: THE MAN IN THE SILVER MASK written and illustrated by Xavier Garza An action-packed bilingual picture book about traditional Mexican wrestling—lucha libre.
BLACK WAS THE INK written by Michelle Coles, illustrated by Justin Johnson Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress.
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