Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie 3 stars On the fence about this one. I loved the ways that Winnie’s teacher recognizes Winnie’s needs and finds ways to involve the whole class in meeting those needs together. They all participate in fun activities and in the process connect with Winnie. However, the basis of the book relies…
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Illustrated by Danielle Arrington 3.5 stars A sweet story about treating your hair with love and kindness. With the help of her older sister, a young girl learns how to care for her hair and treat it like a friend. The story goes through various steps of hair care, pointing out when the be gentle…
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By Deidre Havrelock Illustrated by Aphelandra 4 stars A beautiful picture book that tells the story of Carol Powder, her music, and her activism. The book goes through Powder’s childhood singing with her family, her great-grandfather making her a drum of her own and teaching her its songs, creating her own drumming group, Chubby Cree,…
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4 stars A hilarious collection of comics about friendship, romance, money, socializing, and beauty. Humorous, lighthearted, and fun. Absolutely delightful. This silly little comic collection makes for a quick read and is so relatable. Goodreads
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By Loryn Brantz and Kyra Kupetsky 5 stars Hilarious and adorable! A great little pick-me-up. Get some good advice straight from Cuppy, The Good Advice Cupcake. Learn to tackle challenges in work, relationships, fashion, finance, and more. Told with humor and paired with adorable illustrations, this is such a fun, relatable book. Highly recommend. Sure…
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Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat 3 stars A fun, engaging story of how different vehicles communicate told through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Ibraheem and his cat, Mitu, join Baba on his delivery trip through Pakistan. Along the way, they must navigate the busy streets, communicate with other vehicles, and make sure everyone stays safe while they…
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Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa Translated by Kinami Watabe 4 stars Sad that this manga’s content is still so relevant today, but glad the real world has its own defense forces that fight for the freedom to read for all. Iku Kasahara dreams of joining the Library Defense Force, a military group run by local…
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3.5 stars Wei has always loved lion dancing. But after his father’s death, Wei quits his team and gives up on his dream. Years later, Wei gets a second chance at lion dancing. Will he be able to push through all of the obstacles to do what he loves? A nice story about what it…
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Illustrated by Xindi Yan 5 stars An absolutely stunning exploration of the lasting presence of a loved one. A little girl remembers her grandfather and keeps his memory alive by enjoying the things they once did together. While she is saddened by his absence, she finds joy in living out the lessons she learned from…
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5 stars A fantastic kid-friendly resource to understand how different brains work and to encourage the acceptance and celebration of neurodiversity. The all-text format is presented in an engaging way, utilizing different colors and font sizes to keep each page visually interesting. Also works in symbols of neurodivergence such as the infinity symbol, butterflies, and…
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