Own Voices Picture Books | Washington County Cooperative Library Services

by Alexander, Kwame

Picture Book - 2019

Presents an ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Presents an ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Show less

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Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick D.

Picture Book - 2017

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Show less

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Not So Different

What You Really Want to Ask About Having A Disability

by Burcaw, Shane

Picture Book - 2017

The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. The disabilities advocate addresses the most common questions he receives about his life with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his physical challenges, his everyday life, and the help he receives with optimism and humor. Show less

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This Beach Is Loud!

by Cotterill, Samantha

Picture Book - 2019

When a little boy is overwhelmed by the sounds and textures at the beach, his dad comes to his aid with some simple tricks for facing obstacles. When a little boy is overwhelmed by the sounds and textures at the beach, his dad comes to his aid with some simple tricks for facing obstacles. Show less

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Nope! Never! Not for Me!

by Cotterill, Samantha

Picture Book - 2019

After a young child refuses to eat broccoli, her mother has a toy dinosaur try the vegetable and the little child is intrigued and finally agrees to taste it. After a young child refuses to eat broccoli, her mother has a toy dinosaur try the vegetable and the little child is intrigued and finally agrees to taste it. Show less

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Last Stop on Market Street

by de la Peña, Matt

Picture Book - 2015

After a young child refuses to eat broccoli, her mother has a toy dinosaur try the vegetable and the little child is intrigued and finally agrees to taste it. After a young child refuses to eat broccoli, her mother has a toy dinosaur try the vegetable and the little child is intrigued and finally agrees to taste it. Show less

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Islandborn

by Díaz, Junot

Picture Book - 2018

When she has to draw a picture of where she immigrated from, Lola asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland. When she has to draw a picture of where she immigrated from, Lola asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland. Show less

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Yasmin the Fashionista

by Faruqi, Saadia

Early Readers - 2018

While her parents are out to dinner, a bored Yasmin decides to try on some of her mother's clothes, including her new shalwar kameez, which gets ripped--b...Show more While her parents are out to dinner, a bored Yasmin decides to try on some of her mother's clothes, including her new shalwar kameez, which gets ripped--but with the help of Nana, Nani, and a glue-gun, the garment gets fixed, and Yasmin puts on an impromptu fashion show when her parents get home. Show less

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Not Quite Snow White

by Franklin, Ashley

Picture Book - 2019

Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Show less

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I Am Jazz

by Herthel, Jessica

Picture Book - 2014

Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anat...Show more Based on the young co-author's real-life experiences, the story of a transgender child traces her early awareness that she is a girl in spite of male anatomy and the acceptance she finds through a wise doctor who explains her natural transgender status. Show less

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Not My Girl

by Jordan-Fenton, Christy

Picture Book - 2014

Looks at the experiences of a young Inuit girl returning from a residential religious school, where she is not recognized by her mother and is seen as an outsider. Looks at the experiences of a young Inuit girl returning from a residential religious school, where she is not recognized by her mother and is seen as an outsider. Show less

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Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Picture Book - 2018

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Show less

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star

by Lin, Grace

Picture Book - 2018

This book traces a lighthearted origin story about the phases of the moon and a little girl who can't resist taking a nibble of the delicious Mooncake. This book traces a lighthearted origin story about the phases of the moon and a little girl who can't resist taking a nibble of the delicious Mooncake. Show less

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Picture Book - 2018

When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Show less

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Don't Touch My Hair!

by Miller, Sharee

Picture Book - 2018

A young girl imparts a lesson about the importance of asking permission when everyone she meets, from strangers in the street to aliens in space, want to touch her soft and bouncy hair. A young girl imparts a lesson about the importance of asking permission when everyone she meets, from strangers in the street to aliens in space, want to touch her soft and bouncy hair. Show less

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Thank You, Omu!

by Mora, Oge

Picture Book - 2018

When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit. When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit. Show less

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Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Picture Book - 2018

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

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My Brother Charlie

by Peete, Holly Robinson

Picture Book - 2010

A young girl proudly describes her relationship with her autistic brother, evaluating the ways in which he is like other children, the withdrawing behavio...Show more A young girl proudly describes her relationship with her autistic brother, evaluating the ways in which he is like other children, the withdrawing behaviors that mark his disorder and the many qualities that make him unique, from his piano talent to his special way with animals. Show less

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A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Picture Book - 2017

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other...Show more As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Show less

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My Papi Has A Motorcycle

by Quintero, Isabel

Picture Book - 2019

This book depicts a Mexican-American girl's sunset motorcycle rides with her beloved, hardworking papi throughout their vibrant, rapidly changing immigrant neighborhood. This book depicts a Mexican-American girl's sunset motorcycle rides with her beloved, hardworking papi throughout their vibrant, rapidly changing immigrant neighborhood. Show less

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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

by Raúl the Third

Picture Book - 2019

Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Little Lobo, a Mexican American, and Bernabe, his dog, deliver supplies to vendors at the Mercado, a busy border town market. Show less

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Where Are You From?

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

Picture Book - 2019

A lyrical debut picture book celebration of diversity for children follows the experiences of a little girl who is unsure of how to answer when she is asked where she is really from. A lyrical debut picture book celebration of diversity for children follows the experiences of a little girl who is unsure of how to answer when she is asked where she is really from. Show less

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We Are Grateful

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by Sorell, Traci

Picture Book - 2018

Follows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long. Follows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long. Show less

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Mommy Sayang

by Sullivan, Rosana

Picture Book - 2019

Taking comfort in her beloved Mommy's reassurances that she will always be by her side, little Aleeya becomes worried when her Mommy falls ill, a challenge that compels her to become the one by her mother's side, offering love and hope. Taking comfort in her beloved Mommy's reassurances that she will always be by her side, little Aleeya becomes worried when her Mommy falls ill, a challenge that compels her to become the one by her mother's side, offering love and hope. Show less

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The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Picture Book - 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Show less

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