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• Awe-samosas!

  Abbas, Marzieh,

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  "Noor wants to make samosas like she does with her grandmother when she visits from Pakistan. Doing the best she can with what she has, Noor makes samosas with different ingredients for each of her friends. Includes a recipe for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Bollywood Dream

  Dwivedi, Avani,

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  "From the dance sequences and famous actors to the busy streets of Mumbai, this is a joyful celebration of Bollywood films." -ALSC

• Remembering

  González, Xelena,

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  "A child finds a whistle, a walk, and more ways to remember their family’s dog. The back matter includes an author’s note, illustrator’s note, and instructions for building your own ofrenda." -ALSC

• The Heartbeat Drum

  the Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist

  Havrelock, Deirdre,

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  "With beautiful images throughout, this picture book biography shows the importance of Indigenous traditions, while celebrating activism." -ALSC

• On the Tip of a Wave

  How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide

  Ho, Joanna,

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  "Artist Ai Weiwei uses his powerful, thought provoking art to challenge injustice and inspire change. Paired with stunning illustrations that capture the essence of his works through their bold use of color, the story immerses readers in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monster Hands

  Kane, Karen, 1965-

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  "Milo and his best friend, Mel, use ASL to scare the monster under Milo’s bed. Each of their attempts is a sign that begins with the sign for monster, introducing readers to the ideas of visual rhyme and wordplay. Illustrations capture the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Desert Song

  Kemp, Laekan Zea,

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  "Watch a family play a variety of musical instruments on their porch as the sun sets. Their song connects them with animals and ancestors as the stars and moon come out, and then rain is their applause." -ALSC

• Dazzling Zelda

  the Story of Fashion Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes

  Lewis, Aura,

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  "The story of Black fashion designer and icon Zelda Wynn Valdes." -ALSC

• My Mother's Tongues

  a Weaving of Languages

  Menon, Uma, 2003-

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  "Sumi, a young Indian American girl, celebrates her mother’s multilingualism. The theme of weaving appears first in the illustrations as a tapestry of her mother’s speech and later as a superhero’s cape as Sumi declares she will have “a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Home in a Lunchbox

  Mo, Cherry,

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  "Jun starts at her school in a new country knowing only three words. She loves her familiar foods from home, which become the way to make new friends." -ALSC

• Joyful Song

  a Naming Story

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  "Zachary and his moms are on their way to a special Jewish ceremony where his little sister will receive her name. As they walk to the temple, curious neighbors join their little parade, inquiring about the baby’s name. But all must wait,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Way Champs Play

  Osaka, Naomi, 1997-

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  "A celebration of what it means to be an athlete and what it means to play and have fun." -ALSC

• Family Reunion

  Platt, Christine A., 1976-

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  "Ana and Andrew’s family celebrate family and traditions as they make the most of a road trip from Washington, DC, to Great Uncle Isaac’s farm in Savannah, Georgia, for the seventy-fifth Lewis family reunion." -ALSC

• My Daddy Is a Cowboy

  Seales, Stephanie,

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  "A Panamanian American father and daughter spend an exuberant day together exploring their city streets on horseback; euphoric full-bleed illustrations showcase the lyrical text and highlight both the child’s enthusiasm about the equine…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Maleta Full of Treasures

  Sylvester, Natalia,

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  "When Abuela arrives for her visit from Peru, she brings several maletas (suitcases) filled with treasures that will connect her granddaughter to their Peruvian roots. Illustrations and text work together to create a cultural introduction…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Five Stories

  Weinstein, Ellen,

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  "Five stories of five children from different cultures and eras who grow up in the same building in New York City." - ALSC