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by Medina, Meg

Book - 2021

Merci embarks on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball. Merci embarks on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball. Show less

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Oona

by DiPucchio, Kelly

Picture Book - 2021

Oona is the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker. She and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble. Oona is the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker. She and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble. Show less

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Stella Díaz Dreams Big

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2021

Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She's the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a ne...Show more Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She's the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly the tides have turned, and she is way too busy! Show less

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Watch Me

A Story of Immigration and Inspiration

by Richards, Doyin

Picture Book - 2021/01/12

Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail. Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail. Show less

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Paletero Man

by Diaz, Lucky

Picture Book - 2021

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. Show less

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Shaking up the House

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

Book - 2021

Ingrid and Winnie Lâopez have lived at the White House for eight years, but their friends Skylar and Zora Williams--the new first daughters--are about to ...Show more Ingrid and Winnie Lâopez have lived at the White House for eight years, but their friends Skylar and Zora Williams--the new first daughters--are about to move in with their mom, the president-elect. But incoming presidents' families are often pranked by the folks they're replacing, and Ingrid and Winnie take that tradition very seriously. But when the four girls get wrapped up in an ever-escalating exchange of practical jokes and things spiral out of control, can they avoid an international incident? Show less

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De aquí como el coquí

by Perez, Nomar

Early Readers - 2021/03/16

La mascota de Miguel, Coquí, siempre anda con el. Un día Miguel se entera que el y sus padres se mudarán a los Estados Unidos, lo cual significa dejar atr...Show more La mascota de Miguel, Coquí, siempre anda con el. Un día Miguel se entera que el y sus padres se mudarán a los Estados Unidos, lo cual significa dejar atrás a sus amados abuelos, su hogar en Puerto Rico y también a Coquí. // Miguel's pet, Coquí, always hangs out with him. One day Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the United States, which means leaving behind their beloved grandparents, their home in Puerto Rico and also Coquí. Show less

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Efrén Divided

A Novel

by Cisneros, Ernesto

Book - 2020

While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrâen Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrâen Nava must take care of his twin siblings, kindergartners Max and Mia, after their mother is deported to Mexico. Show less

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The Madre De Aguas of Cuba

by Gidwitz, Adam

Book - 2020

In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. Bu...Show more In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and Professor Fauna fly to Cuba and endeavor to rescue her. Show less

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