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Start with Kindness Families are facing hard conversations. Libraries can help.
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Grow kind
by Jon Lasser
Young Kiko, aided by her teenaged sister, and her dog, grows kind as they harvest fruits, flowers, and vegetables from their garden and share them with others. Includes notes for parents and caregivers on how to help kids develop the social awareness and relationship skills needed to grow their own kindness.
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Come with me
by Holly M. McGhee
Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.
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A boy like you
by Frank Murphy
A celebration of the many wonderful ways to be a boy challenges readers to move beyond stereotypes, revealing the courage it takes to be oneself, ask for help, and learn the stories of others.
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The Same But Different Too
by Karl Newson
Rhyming text and lively artwork depict children and animal characters who equally celebrate both individuality and the qualities they share in common.
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I Am Enough
by Grace Byers
A New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner, this gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.
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The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Rafael López
What it's about: four new classmates who each feel uncertain, left out, or singled out… but who discover that when you share your story, "the world opens itself up a little wider to make some space for you."
Read it for: an empowering message of inclusiveness paired with expressive, brilliantly colored illustrations.
Did you know? Celebrated author Jacqueline Woodson is the current U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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Be kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller
A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.
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We're Different, We're the Same
by Bobbi Kates
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it s our differences that make this wonderful world, an interesting and special place.
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#BlackLivesMatter : protesting racism
by Rachael L Thomas
What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. This non-fiction text examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led up to racial tensions in the United States, and the goals the movement has for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
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We rise, we resist, we raise our voices
by Wade Hudson
A collection of art, essays, letters, poems, and stories celebrates standing up against prejudice and racism, and includes entries by such authors as Kwame Alexander, Kat Williams-Garcia, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jason Reynolds
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Woke : A Young Poet's Call to Justice
by Mahogany L. Browne
A collection of poems by women of color, written for today’s generation of young activists, reflects the passion of the fight for social justice while tackling subjects ranging from discrimination and empathy to acceptance and speaking out.
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Place items on hold for curbside pickup at alpl.org or call the Children's desk at 933-8917 to request materials. |
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Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 440-933-8128alpl.org |
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