"Nikki and Deja are best friends. They watch morning cartoons together, shop at the flea market, jump double dutch. One of their favorite things to do is sit on Nikki's front porch and discuss what's happening on their block. So when new neighbors move in down the street, the girls have plenty to talk about. But the new girl, Antonia, isn't very nice. To get back at her, Nikki and Deja decide not to be nice to her. But instead they end up being mean...

"Lucy Lancaster is good at being a lot of things. She’s a best friend, a stellar student, and a budding Super Flag Tag athlete. But there is one thing she hadn’t planned on being: magic! One day, mayhem breaks out after Lucy develops a mysterious case of the hiccups that have the magical power to make her dreams and nightmares come true. Luckily, a fellow witch lends a hand, and Lucy learns how to cast her very first spell and get things back...

"There is no peace in the season of the Red Emperor. Traumatized by their escape from Bassa, Lilong and Danso have found safety in a vagabond colony on the edge of the emperor’s control. But time is running out on their refuge. A new bounty makes every person a threat, and whispers of magic have roused those eager for their own power. Lilong is determined to return the Diwi—the ibor heirloom—to her people. It’s the only way to keep it safe...

"Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly— what does a groundhog have to do with the weather? Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows— especially in the town of Punxsutawney— trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind...

"Experience the rich tapestry of life through the vibrant poetry of A Sweeter Song by Dr. Martina McGowan. This powerful collection offers a unique perspective on the lives of people of color, women, and other marginalized and oppressed people, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that shape our collective human experience. With each verse, Dr. McGowan brings to life the complex emotions and perspectives that make us who we are, inviting readers...

Classrooms are training grounds for students to learn how to respond positively to diverse environments. Every day, they interact with people who look different, come from different places, and have different preferences. This program explores the many types of diversity and the perils of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. We also discuss ways to express curiosity in others while respecting the differences that make every person interesting,...

A.J. is turning nine! He's going to have a backyard birthday bash to celebrate, and all his family, friends, and favorite teachers are invited. His parents even hire a party planner, Mr. Marty. But what happens when Mr. Marty accidentally orders fighting clowns, a bubble blower, and even a singing cowboy to entertain guests? This will be one weird party!" --Jacket.

"It's no secret that white women are conditioned to be nice, but did you know that the desire to be perfect and to avoid conflict at all costs are characteristics of white supremacy culture? As the founders of Race2Dinner, an organization which facilitates conversations between white women about racism and white supremacy, Regina Jackson and Saira Rao have noticed white women's tendency to maintain a veneer of niceness, and strive for perfection,...

"An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts' Feast....[Readers] can dip in at any page and feel all the fun of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and traditions." --publisher's website

"B Is for Belonging uses the ABCs as an accessible framework to explore the importance of belonging. Understanding and learning about belonging helps kids boost their self-confidence, build positive relationships, and foster empathy and inclusion. 'Aa. When you accept other people without judging them or asking them to change, you help them know that they belong. Bb. When you are welcomed and loved exactly as you are, you feel that you belong.' Making...