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1) Pity party
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"A grab bag of deliciously dark short fiction set in middle school that explores anxieties and twists them into funny, resonant, and reassuring psychological thrills"--
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2022.
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English
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"Daddy is the Mystery Reader at Tori's school today, and he's coming dressed as Miss Rita! Tori helps Daddy gloss, glitter, glamour, and glimmer to get ready. It takes time-because sparkle is serious business! Tori loves helping Daddy become Miss Rita. But will the other kids at school love Miss Rita like Tori does? Luckily, a last-minute idea helps Daddy and Tori find a way to make story time sparkle for everyone. This heartwarming and relatable...
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"Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts."--Provided by publisher.
4) Swing
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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As four very different letters arrive at the playground, each makes the next feel unwelcome, but once they begin to swing together, they have a wonderful time.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"From the boundless imagination of David Almond comes a thought-provoking question, packaged in a lively illustrated chapter book: what if a robot went to school? When a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he's . . . odd. George doesn't behave like other kids. He doesn't think like other kids. But he's great at football and snacking, and that's what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends, who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they...
6) Geraldine
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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Struggling to fit in as the only giraffe in a school of children, reluctant newcomer Geraldine meets fellow outcast Cassie and learns how to stand out by being herself, playing by her own rules, and staying true to her new friend.
8) Circle round
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Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"From one child to ten, hands are extended in an ongoing invitation to welcome all kids into a circle of inclusion, friendship, and play"--
11) My monsterpiece
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Yeehoo Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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A celebration of imagination, creativity, acceptance, and art that will delight children of all ages. Ever tried to make the meanest, wildest, scariest monster? What if even a green tongue, pointy horns, creepy sharp teeth, and claws won't frighten anyone away? Join the frustrated artist on a hilariously hair-raising adventure where the scary and not scary mingle and lead to the discover that overcoming fear and prejudice can bring about a wonderful...
12) Love the world
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English
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Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love.
13) I'm not a girl
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Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Nobody seems to understand that Hannah is not a girl. His parents ask why he won't wear the cute outfits they pick out. His friend thinks he must be a tomboy. His teacher insists he should be proud to be a girl. But a birthday wish, a new word, and a stroke of courage might be just what Hannah needs to finally show the world who he really is. Based on a true transgender identity journey, I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story about a boy who is determined...
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Second Story Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Phoenix loves to play with dolls and marvel at pretty fabrics. Most of all, he loves to dance-- ballet, Pow Wow dancing, or just swirling and twirling around his house. Sometimes Phoenix gets picked on and he struggles with feeling different, but his mom and brother are proud of him. With their help, Phoenix learns about Two Spirit/Niizh Manidoowag people in Anishinaabe culture and just how special he is.
"A powerful story about the importance of...
15) The third act
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Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Tone, Pike and Theresa, three Chinese students studying in North America, are each struggling to belong in an unfamiliar culture. When they become involved with the performance of a play based on the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, they are forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts to face the future. The story alternates between the Nanjing Massacre of 1937 and present day.
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One cool duck volume 1
Publisher
Hippo Park, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Duck is feeling pretty good about himself. He can flip on a skateboard, and he's a great friend, too. Then Cat comes along and seems so cool, with his high scores on video games--but Cat also does some mean stuff nobody likes! Then Cat gets caught up a tree and needs help. In three short chapters, perfect for readers just gaining confidence, Duck and his pals show Cat that being cool includes helping others and not dissing your friends. Each character...
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Serres
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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¿Alguna vez has estado un poco ansioso por ir a una fiesta? Jim Panzee siente eso. Porcupine est̀ celebrando una gran fiesta y, seg͠n Norman, el mejor amigo de Jim, habr̀, trago, baile. Jim DEFINITIVAMENTE no puede bailar. Cuando se lo cuenta a sus amigos, todos intentan ensęarle movimientos geniales. ¡Seguramente esa es la ͠nica raz̤n por la que Jim no est̀ entusiasmado con esta fiesta! Ahora, una vez completado su trabajo, los otros animales...
18) Three
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Three, a homeless three-legged dog, skips and hops about the city until he befriends a little girl who accepts him as he is.
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