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I is for Immigrants by Selina Alko

Celebrates multiculturalism by pointing out all the gifts the United States has received from immigrants, who share their heritage and traditions to enrich the fabric of daily life.

All of Us by Carin BergerSimple text and collage illustrations remind the reader that we are stronger together than alone.

Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice by Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Olivia GatwoodWoke is a collection of poems by women that reflects the joy and passion in the fight for social justice, tackling topics from discrimination to empathy, and acceptance to speaking out.

I Believe I Can by Grace ByersI Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves.

Hot Pot Night! by Vincent Chen

In this version of the classic Stone Soup tale, nobody in the apartment building has enough ingredients for dinner, so a Taiwanese child suggests that they have a community hot pot night. Everybody contributes something, bringing their diverse community together for a delicious meal. Includes a recipe for hot pot.

Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now"

Red Shoes by Karen EnglishMalika loves her new red shoes and wears them everywhere, but eventually she outgrows them, and her grandmother takes them to a second-hand shop--where they will become a special present for Amina (who fasted half the month of Ramadan) in Africa, who will enjoy her special red shoes every bit as much as Malika did.

Boogie Boogie Ya'll by C.G. Esperanza

The city is alive with vibrant art in every corner of the parks, the shops, the trains. But most people are too busy to see it—or worse, choose to ignore it! When three children stop to marvel at the art around their community, they realize it’s up to them to show everyone else how truly special it is when art and reality dance together so seamlessly.

Keeping the City Going by Brian Floca

An ode to the essential workers keeping the country operating during the Covid-19 pandemic"

Community Soup by Alma Fullerton What do you get when you combine young gardeners, their tasty vegetables and a herd of mischievous goats--a recipe for disaster or a bowl of delicious soup?

The Little Red Stroller by Joshua FurstLuna outgrows her stroller just as Ernie needs one, and when he outgrows it he passes it along to Gigi, and soon many different families have received and shared the gift.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman

As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves.

Windows by Patrick Guest

Windows is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the Coronavirus pandemic. Written from Patrick's own experience of having to leave the family home due to his son's Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Windows shows how five kids from different parts of the world connect and draw strength from their communities from behind the safety of their own windows.

Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael HallRed's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

We Are All Dots: A Big Plan for a Better World by Giancarlo MarciWhen a set of prosperous dots on one page and another set of impoverished dots on the other meet, readers are taken through their struggle to bridge their differences.

Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots.

Salma the Syrian Chef by Debbie RamadanWhen Salma wants to cheer her mother up by cooking a homemade Syrian meal, the staff and other newcomers in her welcome center are happy to lend a hand.

We Came to America by Faith RinggoldCelebrates United States immigration and the country's diverse immigrant heritage.

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