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Diversity in Kid's Literature January 2023
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Picture Books and Early Readers
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Sincerely Sicily
by Tamika Burgess
Sicily Jordan, a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride, faces prejudice both in her new school and at home, and with a little creativity, proves to herself and everyone else exactly who she is.
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The Little Hunter
by Deborah Thomas
Adamie is a skilled hunter, but it took many years of practice and learning from his family members to become one. While on a hunting trip, Adamie dreams about the first time he went hunting as a boy with his father. He became impatient with his father as he taught Adamie about helping others, observing his surroundings closely, and taking only what they needed. Now, as an adult, Adamie reflects on the important lessons his father taught him on that trip and many others, and how they helped him become the skilled and responsible hunter he is today. Adamie looks forward to one day passing this knowledge onto his son - his own little hunter.
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Where the black flowers bloom
by Ronald L. Smith
Set in an alternate African world in which a Black girl finds her power, this intricately woven story follows Asha as she journeys through Alkebulan, searching for the truth about her family and the evil sorcerer stalking her every move.
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This Is How I Roll
by Debbi Michiko Florence
Susannah Mikami dreams of becoming a famous sushi chef like her dad. And this summer, she plans to learn everything about his traditional kitchen. Only he refuses to teach her, and won't tell her why. Is it because he doesn't want her to embarrass him in front of the documentary crew filming at his restaurant? Or worse, because she's a girl? Either way, Sana decides he's not the only one who can keep secrets. So when she meets Koji, a cute boy who wants to help her cook up some trouble in the kitchen -- and film online tutorials to show the world her mad skills -- Sana is all in. But sneaking around means lying to her parents, something Sana's never done before. Can she take the heat, or will she get out of the kitchen for good?
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The Puttermans are in the house
by Jacquetta Nammar Feldman
When their house is damaged in a flood, twins Sammy and Matty Putterman move in with their cousin Becky, discovering they all need each other now more than ever, but their grief, anger and uncertainty stand in the way.
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Cookie Monsters
by Erika J. Kendrick
Determined to become Santa Monicas District Cookie Queen, 12-year-old Brooklyn Ace finds her dream going up in smoke when rich and spoiled Piper Parker arrives, until Brooklyns family and friends rally behind her so she can end up a winner after all.
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The Win-over
by Jennifer Torres
The Mendoza family is growing!After a rocky beginning getting to know each other while quarantining together in a pandemic, Raquel, Lucinda, and Juliette are finally getting along as stepsisters--and actually liking it! Now they get to make it official. Their parents are getting married... in Mexico! But, when they arrive they find bringing together the two families won't be as easy as they had hoped. Sylvia's favorite aunt does not approve of the match.Lucinda, Raquel, and Juliette know just what to do. If they can show Tia Enriqueta that their parents are meant to be together, they'll have to support the wedding! But in all their scheming, doubt starts to creep in. The sisters start wonder if they can really trust each other at all. Suddenly they have to ask themselves...are they better off apart after all?
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World Made of Glass
by Ami Polonsky
In 1987, after losing her father to AIDS, Iris navigates her rage and grief, resolving to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation and prejudice surrounding the disease, which leads to new friendships and surprising discoveries.
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