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1) Patchwork
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world"--
Who are you exactly? What makes you, you? You are a living thing, a friend, a mystery, a miracle. You can be whatever you chose: it's your life to write, because you are a story! - adapted from jacket
Author
Publisher
Bloom Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A joyful story for multicultural and mixed families! One Hundred Percent Me takes young readers along a little girl's exploration of her mixed race identity. The story celebrates our differences as she learns how to claim her belonging and honor the heritage that makes her unique and wholly herself!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. With an engaging visual narrative buzzing with people and names of all stripes, and a lilting text that's perfect for reading aloud, the creator of The Favorite Book and...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When I say something is unfair to me, but it's fair for you, what does that make it? When I meditate, it all gets clear. And if you listen, you will really hear. I am not alone. I am enough. It can be scary to feel like you're all on your own, especially in the face of prejudice. But always remember: you are not alone. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song "Not Alone," this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages...
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