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| This Baby. That Baby. by Cari Best; illustrated by Rashin KheiriyehTwo babies who live on neighboring streets have parallel experiences in this lighthearted slice-of-life picture book. Rollicking verses and winsome artwork make for an "utterly irresistible" (Kirkus Reviews) read. |
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A Walk in the Woods by Nikki GrimesOpening a letter his father left behind, a grief-stricken young boy sets off through the spaces they once explored together, reaching a special destination that shows him a side of his dad he never knew, and something even deeper for them to share together.
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My Block Looks Like by Janelle HarperRecognizing the beauty of the bodegas, subways and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx, this proud picture book pays homage to the ways its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art and dance.
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Water Day by Margarita EngleA joyful picture book from acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells the story of how a young girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man who visits weekly to distribute water to the village.
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| The Blue Pickup by Natasha Tripplett; illustrated by Monica MikaiIn a lushly illustrated Jamaican town, Ju-Girl and her Granddad bond as they repair cars, culminating in a vibrant tour of their neighborhood in Grandad’s freshly restored old pickup. |
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Celebrating Women's History Month |
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Mae Among the Stars by Roda AhmedMae wanted to be an astronaut. She dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. Her parents encouraged her, saying, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible." This encouragement, along with Mae's own curiosity, intelligence, and determination, paved the way for her to become the first African American woman to travel in space.
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Stacey's Extraordinary Words by Stacey AbramsWhen she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.
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Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti HarrisonA highly anticipated follow-up to Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History shares illustrated profiles of 40 women trailblazers from different world regions and historical periods, including activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu.
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Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea BeatyHiding her prowess as a talented inventor by day, at night Rosie resolves to complete her great-great-aunt Rose's (aka Rosie the Riveter) unfinished flying contraption and is temporarily discouraged when the invention hovers instead of flies, a seeming failure that Aunt Rose encourages her to recognize as an amazing success.
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by Margarita Engle; illustrated by Rafael López
In 1930s Cuba, a young girl is bursting with rhythm. She plays conga drums, bongó drums, and "big, round, silvery, moon-bright timbales." Despite her talent, the girl is banned from performing by her father, who says drums are only for boys. Yet she keeps practicing (and keeps dreaming) until she finally gets the chance she longs for. Based on the life of Chinese-African-Cuban drummer Millo Castro Zaldarriaga.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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