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Author/Illustrator: Thao LamDescription: Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing names--Tofu, Tiny,...

Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are...

Author: Joan DiCicco Illustrator: Ebony Glenn Description: Using his ingenuity and tenacity, Garrett overcame racial barriers and forged a career as a successful businessman and inventor. But when a tunnel...

This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and...

A heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship, by two-time Caldecott-medal-winning author Chris Raschka King and Jester, Boat and Captain, Mountain and Climber... fathers and children are all of...

Author: Jason Reynolds Description: A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as shetries to outrun her personal demons in this second Track novel,...

Author: Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Adapted by: Sonja Cherry-Paul Art by: Rachelle Baker Description: Adapted from the award-winning, bestselling Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, this book takes readers...

Author: Meena Harris Illustrator: Keisha Morris Description: Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . . Watching Grandma and Mama sew!Feeling the soft, velvety fur!Imagining the bears...

Author: Junauda Petrus Illustrator: Kristen Uroda Description: A joyously radical vision of community-based safety and mutual aid. It is optimistic, provocative, and ultimately centered in fierce love. Debut picture book...

Authors: Mandy Gonzalez and Sushil Preet K Cheema Description: Twelve-year-old Hudson Patel has two great loves: Broadway and baking! In addition to giving his all to his role in the...

Author: Shadra Strickland Description: Everyone lines up for a turn. The Delancy twins, double dutch divas. Leroy Jones with the hip-hop tricks. Even Ms. Mabel, showing the youngstas how it's...

Author: Samantha Hawkins Illustrator: Cory Reid Description: A young girl watches her mommy proudly take to the streets to march for what she believes in. Mommy marches through the sunshine,...

Author: Rosiee ThorIllustrator: Sam KirkDescription: This inspiring celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history and today shows young readers that there are many ways to show your pride and make...

Author: Karla Clark Illustrator: Addy Rivera Sonda Description: In this clever, rhyming picture book, a grandma tells her granddaughter that she's simply too tired to be Grandma tonight and asks...

Author: Shay Youngblood Illustrator: Lo Harris Description: While her mother works, a young girl is taken care of by all the Big Mamas in her community, who shower her with...