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This graphic novel from @DCComicsKids, @haleshannon & @Halespawn with artwork by @AsiahFulmore, is about a Gemworld princess whose troublemaking causes her parents to “ground” her to Earth. When she returns to her home-world, a whole slew of adventures awaits her & her friends.
A powerful, thoughtful, & important picture book from @ScheleWilliams w/illustrations by #TonyaEngel “…is about the enduring spirit of the enslaved [so that we can] name, celebrate, & acknowledge our ancestors out loud…” Our story did not begin at slavery. #ReclaimingOurHistory
This picture book from #SuzanneGreenlaw & #GabrielFrey w/illustrations by #NancyBaker honors the Wabanaki Confederacy – the People of First Light – who, for thousands of years, have harvested sweetgrass that “…holds spiritual, economic, & cultural importance for the Wabanaki…”
Want to up your “Where’s Waldo” game? This counting picture book by author/illustrator #KristinRoskifte will have you searching for all kinds of folks, imagining their stories, and discovering the intriguing connections between them. (Luckily, there's a story guide in the back!)
This picture book from @iloomis with illustrations by @kenardpak shares how a traditional Hawaiian food, poi, is created and is a staple at any celebratory lu’au. “The land, the water, the air, our community, and even the sun come together in every bite – food connects us.”
Want a book that “…tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa…”? This powerfully important picture book from @ibizoboi with glorious illustrations by #LoveisWise is a wonderful addition to any home library.
Ever been asked, “What are you?” in reference to your nationality, ethnicity, or race? Imagine how such a nosy & often rude question impacts a child. This picture book written & illustrated by #DivyaSrinivasan “…shows us the complexity of all that we are, & all that we can be.”
This wonderful middle grade novel from @eveewing with captivating illustrations by @eychristine is a story about “…community, adaptability to change, and the magic of ingenuity…” and also the power of friendship. (Serious nod to any budding scientists out there!) #STEAM4Lyfe
This heartwarming picture book from @frankmurphy2009 & @hereweeread w/ stunning illustrations by #KaylaHarren is a wonderful testament to the power of friendship. In celebrating friendships of all kinds, children learn to cherish these relationships no matter how long they last.