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    How to Be a (Young) Antiracist Book Cover Picture
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    How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

    by Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone

    The #1 New York Times bestseller that sparked international dialogue is now a book for young adults! Based on the adult bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by bestselling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice.
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    Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper Book Cover Picture
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    Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper

    by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

    Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! Are you a helper like Uni the unicorn?
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    The Davenports

    by Krystal Marquis

    The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, The Davenports is the tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life — and love.
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    When You Trap a Tiger

    by Tae Keller

    Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Now in paperback!
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    A Boy and His Mirror

    by Marchánt Davis

    Chris loves his long, curly hair, so why do his classmates tease him about it? Actor Marchánt Davis’s uplifting picture book debut encourages us all to look beyond hairstyles — reminding us that styles come and go — and to celebrate one another for who we are. #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo’s stunning art brings Chris and his mirror to vibrant life.
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    Grumpy Monkey The Egg-Sitter

    by Suzanne Lang

    Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, is very grumpy when his plans for the day are ruined when Oxpecker persuades him to babysit her egg.
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    Bluey: Fun and Games: A Coloring Book Book Cover Picture
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    Bluey: Fun and Games: A Coloring Book

    by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

    A super fun coloring book perfect for fans of Bluey! Color in a game of Grannies, a Fancy Restaurant, Muffin dancing as a ballerina, and more! This coloring book has over 64 pages packed with Bluey playing all of her favorite games with Bingo, Mum, Dad, and her friends and family. Perfect for road trips, a rainy day, plane rides, and more!
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    Pizza and Taco: Rock Out! Book Cover Picture
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    Pizza and Taco: Rock Out!

    by Stephen Shaskan

    Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band name! And some instruments — sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note!
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    Very Good Hats

    by Emma Straub

    The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, author of This Time Tomorrow, this is a joyous, inventive, adorably illustrated read-aloud that will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way.
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    Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute Book Cover Picture
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    Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

    by Talia Hibbert

    From the New York Times bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors — and each other.
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    Cool. Awkward. Black.

    by Karen Strong

    Real or imaginary, geekdom is where it’s at in this multi-genre YA anthology that celebrates “the geek,” with stories by some of today’s top bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors.
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    Rhinos at Recess

    by Mary Pope Osborne

    The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie, this time to the African savanna, where a majestic rhino needs saving!
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    I am John Lewis

    by Brad Meltzer

    The late Civil Rights activist and Congressman John Lewis is the 29th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.
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    Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

    by Amélie Wen Zhao

    In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past — and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.
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    Hands

    by Torrey Maldonado

    The author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a fast-paced read that packs a punch about a boy figuring out how to best use his hands — to build or to knock down.
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    The Black Queen

    by Jumata Emill

    Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High — but now she’s dead. Murdered on coronation night. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Other Black Girl will love this unputdownable thriller.
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    Sleepy Sheepy

    by Lucy Ruth Cummins

    From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a rhyming bedtime tale featuring brand new picture book character Sleepy Sheepy, a sheep who is definitely NOT sleepy!
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    Beyonce: A Little Golden Book Biography (Presented by Ebony Jr.) Book Cover Picture
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    Beyonce: A Little Golden Book Biography (Presented by Ebony Jr.)

    by Lavaille Lavette

    Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this captivating Little Golden Book biography celebrates Beyoncé’s rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar.
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    Not an Easy Win

    by Chrystal D. Giles

    Can Lawrence figure out how to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? Introducing a powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don’t make the rules — just right for middle-grade fans of Nic Stone and Jason Reynolds.
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