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A Chinese-American girl learns to appreciate the beauty and value of "ugly" vegetables in this heartwarming story celebrating differences and community.

Winner of the National Book Award and New York Times Bestseller, "The queer romance we've been waiting for." Follow Lily and Kath's love story in 1954 Chinatown despite Red-Scare paranoia.

A companion novel to PET, Bitter navigates social revolution and youth activism in Lucille. Emezi's timely and provocative take on power, protest, and art.

Best of the Year w/ enchanting story! Coco longs to be a witch in a world of wonders. When she meets Qifrey, her magical dreams may come true.

Heartbreaking yet uplifting tale of survival during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans' Ninth Ward. Lanesha relies on Mama Ya-Ya's wisdom to weather the storm.

A poignant novel in verse about friendship, loss, and healing. Sage navigates grief after her best friend's death, finding hope and healing along the way.

Join the iconic twins Ling & Ting as they celebrate Lunar New Year in this charming early reader by Grace Lin. Will a mistake ruin their lucky year?

Discover a new take on the Aztec myth of Quetzalcoatl and Xolotl, gods who created humanity and faced challenges in bringing them to earth.

Discover the wonders of winter in Moon Song by Michaela Goade as a girl shares stories of nature's beauty under the moonlight to bring comfort in the dark.

In "May We Have Enough to Share," Richard Van Camp expresses gratitude for family, nature, and love. Accompanied by photos from Tea & Bannock blog.

WW2 hidden history unfolded through the journey of orphans Babak & his sister, meeting a Jewish boy & facing Nazi spies in a race for survival.

From the bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass comes a beautifully illustrated tale celebrating gratitude and finding our place in the natural world. Ideal for young readers.

"Brujas celebrates Witches of Color reclaiming ancestral traditions, sharing healing arts, and empowering community activism in the feminist witchcraft movement."

Genocide Bad is a powerful collection of essays dismantling Zionist propaganda and advocating for collective liberation through Jewish and Palestinian history.

A bilingual picture book about monarch butterflies' journey from Canada to Mexico. Rhyming text and colorful illustrations bring the epic trip to life for young readers.

A hilarious story about a boy's bathroom mishap during a family pool outing, teaching a lesson that accidents happen to everyone.

Meet Amina Banana, a clever third grader from Syria adjusting to life in Indiana. Follow her STEM-filled adventures in making new friends in this engaging chapter book series.

Real-life rivals J and K go head-to-head in a creative storytelling contest at DAPS, with plenty of shady double crosses. By Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft.

12-year-old Ming Lee starts middle school with high hopes, but struggles with embarrassing moments, a bowl haircut, and being placed in an ESL class. With the help of new friends, he navigates challenges in this heartwarming graphic novel.

In a magical West African world, Somadina must save her missing twin brother using her terrifying new powers. A tale of family, identity, and the extraordinary.

Discover a deeply emotional romance where a perfect date leads to distance, but unforgettable connection. Can they overcome obstacles to find love?

Care at the End of the World by Jina B. Kim explores disability in feminist and queer-of-color literature post-welfare reform, challenging individualism and promoting radical interdependency. Winner of Duke University Press Scholars of Color First Book Award.

Inventive novel about Harriet Tubman creating a hip-hop album with a songwriter, confronting their pasts, and forging a better future.

Ocean Vuong's stunning debut novel, a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read, explores family history, love, and identity with brutal honesty and compassion.