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Book SynopsisMy name is Lupe and there is no one quite like me.My skin is brown. My hair is dark and curly. I look different from the other kids at school. What am I?Lupe is a daughter. She is a big sister. She is a friend. She is smart. She is fearless. She is funny. She is beautiful. She is enough.A warm-hearted story that inspires big and little readers to embrace the things that make them who they are.

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Book SynopsisIn this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology from Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to the Butterfly) that’s perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Aru Shah.   Lulu Sinagtala can’t wait for a fun Christmas break. She’s excited to hang out with her sister, Kitty, and best friend, Bart; to reenact her favorite legends from Tagalog folklore (like the amazing tale of Bernardo Carpio); and, of course, to eat as much yummy street-side inihaw as possible!But when a vicious wakwak attacks her neighborhood and kidnaps Mom, Lulu discovers the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real and that two additional Realms exist beyond our own. To make it worse, Lulu has supe

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Book SynopsisEn este ultimo libro de su premiada serie de memorias, Francisco Jiménez deja todo atrás en California—una familia cariñosa, una novia devota, y la cultura que lo formó—para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York. Rara, honesta y auténtica de la experiencia de los latinos en los Estados Unidos de América, Pasos firmes ahora esta disponible en Español.In this final book in his award-winning series of memoirs, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California—his loving family, devoted girlfriend, and the culture that raised him—to attend Columbia University. Singular, honest, and an authentic portrayal of the Latinx experience in the USA, Pasos firmes is now available in Spanish.Llevando consigo recuerdos sobre años de pobreza y prejuicios sufridos, Francisco Jiménez entra en un mundo culturalmente diferente al suyo, uno que le hace cuestionarl

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Book SynopsisEn este ultimo libro de su premiada serie de memorias, Francisco Jiménez deja todo atrás en California—una familia cariñosa, una novia devota, y la cultura que lo formó—para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York. Rara, honesta y auténtica de la experiencia de los latinos en los Estados Unidos de América, Pasos firmes ahora esta disponible en Español.In this final book in his award-winning series of memoirs, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California—his loving family, devoted girlfriend, and the culture that raised him—to attend Columbia University. Singular, honest, and an authentic portrayal of the Latinx experience in the USA, Pasos firmes is now available in Spanish.Llevando consigo recuerdos sobre años de pobreza y prejuicios sufridos, Francisco Jiménez entra en un mundo culturalmente diferente al suyo, uno que le hace cuestionarl

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Book SynopsisThe young readers’ edition of the New York Times–bestselling FSG adult book and major motion picture—the story of four undocumented Mexican teenagers, one robot, and a wild dream, adapted by bestselling Mexican-American author Reyna Grande.

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Book SynopsisPart memoir, part speculative fiction, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be explores the often surreal experience of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee.Trade ReviewA Booklist 2023 Editor's ChoiceA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★ "An ambitiously authentic adoption story where fiction does the work of truth, and archives, correspondence, and health records provide the roots of fantasy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A fantastical, transcendent memory collage that shirks convention in search of what is real and true about familial bonds."—PW, starred review★ "Readers will praise the raw honesty and insight in this lovingly crafted memoir."—Booklist, starred review"An authentic journey for adoptees who are not allowed to feel sad but thrust into a stance of gratitude for a life they were given and for all readers who, after a loss, are reconstructing their identities."—SLJ"This deeply felt and unusually creative book is recommended for readers aged fourteen to adult, and will be an especially important resource for people of all ages with a connection to transracial adoption. The final section of the book, a group text thread including the author and other writers with this background, resonates with the solace of shared experience."—Minneapolis Star Tribune"Gibney captures such interior and intimate adoptee feelings. It's so rare to see it evoked on the page. Breathtakingly beautiful."—Kimberly McKee, PhD, author of Disrupting Kinship: Transnational Politics of Korean Adoption in the United States

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Book Synopsis***ALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honor*** Nina loves visiting her two faraway grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Spot the similarities and differences between their homes in this cozy and beautifully illustrated picture book!Nina lives in San Francisco with her parents, and she loves visiting her two grandmas across the world. Follow Nina as her two trips unfold side by side: Young readers will love poring over the details of what is the same and what is different at Nana’s home in England and at Nenek’s home in Malaysia. In each place, Nina wears different clothes, plays different games, and eats different food. But so much about visiting Nana and Nenek is the same, from warm hugs at the airport to beach days and bedtime snuggles. Nina is equally at home across the world in Malaysia or England, and both of her grandmas love her to California and back.(Cover may vary.)***Three starred reviews!***Trade ReviewAPALA Honor Publishers Weekly Flying Start Shelf Awareness Best Children's & YA BooksBank Street Best Children's Books of the YearNCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book ★ “This graceful, meticulously detailed picture book is a loving ode to two cultures . . . Young readers will want to circle back to pore over the precise renderings of each place’s characteristics and to relive the day with Nana, Nenek, and Nina.”—BCCB, starred review ★ “[Ferneyhough’s] beloved memories clearly inspire her whimsical, heartwarming debut, painted on tea-strained paper with gorgeous watercolors, all dazzlingly enhanced by her ingenious presentation.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ “Simultaneous portrayals cleverly elevate Ferneyhough’s picture book debut . . . Balancing images, patterns, and hues, these juxtapositions convey the ease with which Nina lives in three cultures—and the affection she receives in each—in a book that conveys differences and similarities bound together by love, and offers a joyful narrative of multicultural childhood.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Though life with each of her grandmothers is different, ultimately Nina finds love with both of them in this gentle tale. The illustrations are studded with homey details, and the warm tones add to the welcoming and cozy atmosphere. A lovely story, grounded in visual details, about how identity can be uncomplicated.”—Kirkus Reviews “This engaging book will widen the world for young listeners and their families.”—School Library Journal “In whichever setting she finds herself, Nina feels secure in her family’s love and secure in her own identity as a contemporary bicultural child.”—The Horn Book

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Book SynopsisAfghan-American Mafi’s sophomore year gets a whole lot more complicated when she accidentally exposes family secrets, putting her family back in Afghanistan in danger in this smartly written YA debut.Sixteen-year-old Mafi Shahin is well-aware that life is not always fair. If it was fair, her parents might allow her to hang out with a member of the male species, other than her cat Mr. Meowgi. If it was fair, her crush and basketball hottie Jalen Thomas might see her as more than just her brother''s kid sister. And if it was fair, her baba’s brother and wife would be able to leave Afghanistan and come to America.Life might not be fair—but she can make it a bit more even. Working as the Ghost of Santa Margarita High, Mafi serves dollops of justice on her classmates’ behalf as the school’s secret avenger. They leave a note declaring the crime and Mafi ensures the offender receives an anonymous karmic-sized dose of payback. Keeping her idTrade ReviewPraise for Free Radicals: ★ “Riesen’s debut is a rich, multifaceted story that . . . interweaves racism and discrimination, immigration and injustice, sexism and double standards, family expectations and intergenerational trauma, and more, all written to great effect and with a broadly diverse supporting cast. A smart, powerful, poignant tale of identity, freedom, and family.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ ““By deploying a healthy dose of sharp humor across a pacey plot that’s populated by an intersectionally diverse cast, Riesen crafts an emphatic and empathetic debut that doesn’t shy away from exploring grave themes such as imperialism, intergenerational trauma, war, and xenophobia.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“Free Radicals is a deeply moving and keenly drawn story of courage, resilience and familial love, filled with tenderness, heart, romance, and hilarity. Lila Riesen is a talent to watch.”—Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King“Sharp, funny, and written with fierce love. This book is a hand over the heart and a nod to hope for the future of Afghanistan. It is impossible not to fall in love with Mafi, Raf, and Jalen. I laughed with and ached for these characters. Riesen’s story is a heartfelt song for Afghanistan.”—Julia Walton, author of Words on Bathroom Walls“In this modern tale of a young Afghan American girl coming to terms with her identity. . . Riesen raises awareness of issues many young adults experience, such as family drama, xenophobia, racism, prejudice, and trolling. Teens will relate to the protagonist’s struggles to build trust and be honest with others, all the while carrying trauma.” —Booklist“Whip-smart, heart-rending and often hilarious . . . this compelling debut novel by Lila Riesen, calling upon her own experience as a biracial Afghan-American teenager. . . offers an unforgettable coming-of-age tale in this poignant novel of a family trying to start anew in the U.S. and caught up in the tragic fallout of the turmoil in Afghanistan.” —The Buffalo News

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of DK books focused on Black history, perfect for the elementary school classroomCelebrate Black achievements and discoveries, and remember the obstacles these trailblazers faced as they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This pack, specially-curated for teachers and students, includes:- Timelines from Black History, an accessible compendium of information featuring more than 30 timelines on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history from prehistory to present day, including Early African Kingdoms and the Civil Rights Movement- DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson, a biography of the famed NASA mathematician and subject of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures- DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr, a biography of the civil rights activist who practiced non-violent protest and inspired others with his moving speeches- DK Life Stories: Nel

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