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Published: August 1, 2025
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
No More Chairs
No More Chairs
Mr. Gill’s students learn the story behind the empty chair that sits in the front of their classroom.
Middle Grade
Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers
Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers
In this extensive biography of human rights activist Malcolm X, Malcolm’s personal history and the history of racism are blended with commentary about present-day social justice issues.
Young Adult
The Ballerina of Auschwitz
The Ballerina of Auschwitz
With grit and humanity, Edie, an accomplished gymnast and dancer, and her sister Magda survive the horrors of Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
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