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	A Place Inside of Me Elliott, Zetta 2021 Caldecott Honor Book Caldecott Honor Book Today Show Best Book for the Holidays ALA Notable Book for All Ages ALSC Notable Children's Book NCTE Notable Poetry Book Evanston Public Library's Top 100 Great Book for Kids Nerdy Award Winner for Single Poem Picture... Item No. 9780374307417 $17.99
	All Because You Matter (with Autographed Bookplate) Charles, Tami Receive an exclusive signed bookplate autographed by author Tami Charles and illustrator Bryan Collier free with purchase. *Instant New York Times* bestseller!** A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-... Item No. 9781338574852 $17.99
	My Rainy Day Rocket Ship (with Autographed Bookplate) Sheppard, Markette Free bookplate autographed by illustrator Charly Palmer with purchase. Rainy summer days are no match for a little astronaut who builds the perfect rocket ship for an indoor space adventure to another galaxy, where the sky is his only limit! A stormy afternoon and an order from Mom to stay inside are no match for this little dreamer, who uses everyday... Item No. 9781534461772 $17.99
	#Not Your Princess: Voices of Native American Women Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreaming in Indian, #NotYourPrincess presents an eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art... Item No. 9781554519576 $12.95
	A Boy and a Jaguar Rabinowitz, Alan 2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner * "A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one's true talent and calling." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy's life... Item No. 9780547875071 $17.99
	A Boy Named Isamu Yang, James Awarded an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Picture Book Honor, this stunning picture book brings to life the imagination of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi. (Cover image may vary.) If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all. How can they... Item No. 9780593203446 $17.99
	A Different Pond Phi, Bao A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls a must-read for our times, A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and... Item No. 9781623708030 $15.95
	A Friend for Henry Bailey, Jenn A heartwarming picture book that explores the experience of autism and the power of friendship. A 2020 Schneider Family Honor Book In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a... Item No. 9781452167916 $16.99
	A is for Activist (Board Book) Nagara, Innosanto One of NPR's Top 100 Book for Young Readers "Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds--full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike."--Occupy... Item No. 9781609805395 $11.95
	A is for Activist (Hardcover) Nagara, Innosanto This bestselling ABC book is written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. A... Item No. 9781609806934 $17.95
	A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asa D'Aquino, Andrea "I was struck by how beautifully D'Aquino's renderings capture the spirit of Asawa's work." --The New York Times Book Review "Through this picture-book contribution, not only will Asawa's art reach a new audience, but her artistic practice will inspire the next... Item No. 9781616898366 $18.95
	A New Kind of Wild Hoang, Zara Gonzalez This sweet author-illustrator debut celebrates imagination, the magic of friendship, and all the different ways we make a new place feel like home. For Ren, home is his grandmother's little house, and the lush forest that surrounds it. Home is a place of magic and wonder, filled with all... Item No. 9780525553892 $18.99
	A Sky-Blue Bench Rahman, Bahram It's Afghani schoolgirl Aria's first day back at school since her accident. She's excited, but she's also worried about sitting on the hard floor all day with her new prosthetic "helper-leg." Just as Aria feared, sitting on the floor is so uncomfortable that she can't... Item No. 9781772782226 $18.95
	A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin Bryant, Jen A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children As a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved... Item No. 9780375867125 $17.99
	Abuela (Hardcover) Dorros, Arthur *A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' ChoiceAward!* Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York... Item No. 9780525447504 $17.99
	Abuela (Softcover) Dorros, Arthur *A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice* Award!** Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which... Item No. 9780140562255 $8.99
	Alicia and the Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico Newman, Lesléa Best Books of 2022, Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish, Bank Street College of Education Bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender and timely story of a Puerto Rican child facing a hurricane and her... Item No. 9780892394555 $19.95
	All Around Us González, Xelena Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) American Indian Youth Literature Award, American Library Association (ALA) International Latino Book Award, Latino Literacy Now Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones Magazine Notable... Item No. 9781941026762 $19.95
	All the Way to Havana Engle, Margarita So we purr, cara cara, and we glide, taka taka, and we zoom, zoom, ZOOM! Together, a boy and his parents drive to the city of Havana, Cuba, in their old family car. Along the way, they experience the sights and sounds of the streets--neighbors talking, musicians performing, and... Item No. 9781627796422 $17.99
	All the Way to the Top Bay Pimentel, Annette 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Honor 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book (American Library Association) Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. This... Item No. 9781492688976 $17.99
	Alma and How She Got Her Name Martinez-Neal, Juana A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book "A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names." --School Library Journal (starred review) If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names:... Item No. 9780763693558 $17.99
	Alone Like Me Evans, Rebecca In this beautiful, heartfelt picture book, a young girl moves from a small village to a big city in China, where she longs to find a friend...and ultimately meets someone very much like her. Liling and her family have moved from their rural farm to an overwhelming urban city.... Item No. 9780593181928 $17.99
	Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters Look, Lenore Alvin takes on camping in the second book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is back,... Item No. 9780375857508 $6.99
	Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things Look, Lenore The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences--with a truly... Item No. 9780375849305 $6.99
	American Born Chinese Yang, Gene Luen A Michael L. Printz Award winner, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang,... Item No. 9781250811899 $14.99

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