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Kindred Spirits

A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents and 175 years—connecting Ireland, the Choctaw Nation, the Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.

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"A richly detailed, phenomenally told true story about paying it forward through history."

—Kirkus Reviews

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". . . a moving, uplifting picture book about the power of empathy."

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CLACK, CLACK! SMACK!

Vann wants to be a star player, but he's not as fast as his friend Jesse; a game of traditional Cherokee stickball creates a moment of growth as he understands there's more than one way to be a good teammate.

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"Stand and cheer for this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and community."

—Kirkus Reviews

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"Teamwork makes the dream work in this stickball-centered picture book"

Publishers Weekly

Rostam's picture day pusteen

It's picture day, and Rostam's nervous that the other kids will make fun of his pusteen—a special vest that celebrates the beauty of his family's Iranian culture. But sometimes being brave means sharing your whole self with others.

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"Highly recommended for empathy building as well as a cultural window into a small piece of Iranian culture."

—School Library Journal

Sami's Special Gift

Eid al-Adha won't be the same without Sami's Dede, but a surprise encounter reminds this boy of his grandfather's generous spirit and fills Dede's last gift with more meaning than he could have possibly imagined.

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"A gift to all readers!"

—School Library Journal

Adela's Mariachi Band

Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band—and she wants to join them on stage so much. With a little help from her family, can she find her own way to contribute to the show?

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"Culture and tradition take center stage . . . an affirming reminder that age and size needn't be a barrier to following a passion."

—Shelf Awareness

How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up

Loving robots? Easy. Telling your grown-up about how much you love robots? Easier than you think! Packed with information about how robots work, this funny and brightly illustrated nonfiction title also passes on pro tips about the skill of teaching, empowering kids to explain their favorite STEM topics to any grown-up who will listen.

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"A fantastic resource for introducing children to robotics.

This book educates and inspires."

—School Library Journal

Bounce!

It's stretchy and squishy, bouncy and flexy. It even floats! But how does rubber do so many amazing things? And how did those amazing properties of rubber change our world? 

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"Albee plainly has a ball, and readers will, too."

—Kirkus Reviews

The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow

Butternut the rabbit and her meadow friends are back with a sweet and suspenseful story that takes "stage fright" to a whole new level. On with the show!

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"Whimsical, witty, wise."

—Kirkus Reviews

Radar and the Raft

This science-history-nonfiction-adventure mashup expertly weaves together the origins of radar technology with the tale of a stunning ocean rescue during World War II.

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"A rare and exhilarating mix of hard science and seagoing terror."

—Kirkus Reviews

On Powwow Day

This board book adaptation of Traci Sorell's (Cherokee) award-winning picture book Powwow Day celebrates the sights and sounds that make a powwow special, with a clever counting concept and luminous art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw).

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"This delightful picture book allows Indigenous children to connect with and feel pride in the abundance of powwow participation, and gives all readers a great counting book full of cultural imagery."

—School Library Journal

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