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Equity Diversity & Inclusion (195 series)

The Different Tree

There was always something different about that tree . . . While the rest of the forestÎs trees shed their leaves for the winter, an oak tree hangs onto her dried, brown leaves. So stubborn, the wind whispers. WhatÎs she waiting for? the birds chitter. DoesnÎt she know the rules? the other trees sigh. But the oak tree must wait, even though she does not yet know why. With vibrant illustrations and touching metaphors, The Different Tree is natureÎs reminder to honor individuality and move at your

The Doll Test: Choosing Equality

Narrated by dolls, this book-length poem by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford focuses on the pivotal research of Black psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark. In the so-called ""doll test,"" they presented Black and white baby dolls to children and asked them questions to determine racial perception and preference. The research showed that segregation caused Black children to develop a sense of inferiority and self-hatred. Kenneth later testified before the US Supreme Court as part of Br

The Get-Together

When the Johnson family gathers for a family reunion to celebrate the birthday of Uncle Wesley, the family's patriarch, it becomes a day filled with fun and games, favourite foods, a little arguing, and lots of dancing. Readers will leave this picture book feeling like they just spent the day with a family they will want to visit again and again and again.

The Green Gang (Crabtree Leaves)  

Fifth-graders Rose, Brandon, Liliana, and Cody are members of the GREEN GANG--a club that promotes environmental awareness at their school and in their community.

The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets

Whoops! Ack! Darn it! Twenty brave poets share real-life blunders they made as young people. With a wide range of mistakes and a diverse group of poets, this anthology speaks to a wide audience.

The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met – So Far!

A large-format treasure trove from the creator of international bestseller Inside the Villains, featuring portraits of extraordinary imaginary children with descriptions of each one's superpower. Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake. Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A ""class photo"" brings everyone together with a quiz finale for re

Thinking Critically

The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes and current examples

Today Is Different

Standing together makes all of us stronger. Mai, a young Hmong girl, and Kiara, a young Black girl, are best friends. They do everything together-riding the bus, eating lunch, playing at recess. But one day Kiara misses school and Mai goes looking for answers. When she learns that her best friend is protesting an act of police violence against the Black community, Mai decides to join the protest too. Her parents at first want to protect her by keeping her at home, but she shows them that standin

Topics to Talk About (21st Century Junior Library)

The Topics to Talk About series covers important topics for discussion. From death to divorce, from racism to religion, complicated topics are broken down for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation.