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Published: September 12, 2024
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
Piper Chen Sings
Piper Chen Sings
Piper, who loves to sing, accepts a solo at her school's Spring Sing, but when her confidence wavers, she turns to her năi nai to help ease her doubts and worries.
Middle Grade
Simon B. Rhymin’
Simon B. Rhymin’
Chicago fifth-grader Simon, who dreams of being a world-famous rapper one day, finds the confidence he needs to use his voice to become an ally for those in his community who are experiencing homelessness.
Young Adult
Black Girl You Are Atlas
Black Girl You Are Atlas
In this semi-autobiographical collection, Renée Watson uses a variety of poetic forms to encourage young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration.
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