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• The Interpreter

  Abtahi, Olivia

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  Cecilia has two jobs: playing soccer and helping her parents at grown-up places, like the DMV and the auto shop. She translates between English and Spanish, and while it's important and fun, sometimes it feels like too much! Can Cecilia find time to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Single Dreadlock

  Campbell, Xaiver Michael

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  Lovie's hair starts to form a dreadlock but the kids at school make fun of him. With Grandma's help, Lovie learns to love his hair and proudly wears his new dreadlocks, gaining confidence and embracing who he is.

• I Am Métis

  Ellefson, Karen Hourie

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  "Who are you?", whispers the voice in the wind. "You are Métis." What does this strange word mean? A young girl watches her father to understand the unfamiliar label. Through a series of vignettes centred around her dad, the child interacts with her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The One About the Blackbird

  Florence, Melanie

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  A young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather, and the one about the blackbird is their favorite song. Years later, the boy visits his grandfather, and while his grandfather doesn't recognize him, now grown-up, he does still remember how to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bigfoot Field Guide to Campers

  and Other Mysterious Creatures

  Gigot, Jami

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  Bigfoot is scared of campers -- they're noisy, messy, and take too many photos! But when a lost camper shows up at his door, Bigfoot learns that maybe these creatures aren’t so bad after all, and even makes a new friend!

• The Bear Out There

  Hannigan, Jess

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  Uh-oh, there's a bear out there! But don’t worry -- Jess Hannigan is here with a super smart guide to bear safety. This fun, not-too-scary story will keep you on your toes -- no sneaky schemes... or maybe just a few!

• No Huddles for Heloise

  Kerbel, Deborah

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  In this humorous picture book, Heloise the penguin doesn't like huddling with her friends (it gives her the collywobbles), so she sets off to find others like her but discovers there's no place like home -- especially when your friends support you.

• Everybelly

  Lam, Thao

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  Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors and admires every belly she passes.

• Call Me Gray

  Larsen, Andrew, 1960-

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  One winter, a child named Gray talks to their dad about feeling different from how they look. With patience, Gray explains their desire to change their name and express themselves, and their dad listens, making Gray feel loved and understood. A…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Raven's Ribbons

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  Raven loves dancing to the rhythm of the drums, especially with his grandma. When he asks if a boy can wear a ribbon skirt, his grandma sews him one. This joyful story celebrates self-expression, tradition, and embracing new ways of being.