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Yotam learns about the beauty of aging in this sweet conversation between grandfather and grandson.
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/ grades 8
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Say Yes and Keep Smiling
In the sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her life under control — but how long can she keep it together, and does she even want to?
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The GBM has now planted tens of millions of trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acceptance speech, Wangari explains that “the state of any country’s environment is a reflection of the kind of governance in place, and without good governance there can be no peace.” The efforts of the GBM and other organizations led to the peaceful transition to a democratic society in Kenya, and the tree became a symbol of the democratic struggle. 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Wangari Speaks Out
Wangari Maathai was the first African woman and first environmentalist to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Her speech is part of the Speak Out series.
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ages 6
to 9
/ grades 1
to 4
Anthony and the Gargoyle
A boy befriends a baby gargoyle in this magical wordless story in graphic-novel style from award-winning creators Jo Ellen Bogart and Maja Kastelic.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
The House Next Door
Alone on his lot, a little house has stood for as long as anyone can remember, stoically weathering the storms. But one day, the wind brings change.
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I Know Here
A simple yet deeply felt and vibrantly illustrated story about a little girl who knows and loves the place she lives but has to move away.
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Guacamole
Guacamole is the third title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food.
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The bravery of small individual acts of kindness and the boldness of grander schemes make this a story to remember.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Children's Book News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Canadian Children's Book News","OtherText_Review_3":"\u003cp\u003eA book of strength, of hope, and of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Children's Literature Comprehensive Database","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s 2021, and the Taliban have retaken power in Afghanistan. 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to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
One More Mountain
It’s 2021, and the Taliban have retaken power in Afghanistan. Parvana and Shauzia, the brave protagonists of The Breadwinner, must now flee to escape new dangers from an old enemy.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Owen at the Park
Working with his dad in the park, Owen gets to do his favorite job. First, he clears the park of picnickers and geese, and then the magic happens …
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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
My Body in Pieces
A deeply emotional graphic memoir of a young woman’s struggles with self-esteem and body image issues.
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ages 3
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Sonata for Fish and Boy
Music inspires friendship and a life full of dreams and adventure in this wordless picture book from Milan Pavlović.
