![Enzo y su arte / Enzo and His Art](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/enzo-and-his-art.jpeg?itok=k_2j6-Qp)
Enzo, often with friends, uses different materials to create art and even visits a museum to see more. Simple language in both English and Spanish are enhanced by gentle, childlike illustrations. In another similarly formatted and sturdy book, Enzo es un enfermero / Enzo Is a Nurse (opens in a new window), Enzo performs the duties of a nurse.
Enzo y su arte / Enzo and His Art
![Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/tristan-strong-punches-hole-in-sky.jpeg?itok=QTMSQ4Ay)
Tristan, in mourning for his best friend Eddie, attempts to recover Eddie’s story journal and finds himself on a mission to save a world populated with people he knows from stories — African American folk heroes and West African gods. Also available as a graphic novel (opens in a new window).
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
![If I Ran For President](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/if-i-ran-for-president.jpeg?itok=C1SnFPCo)
Six children discuss what they would do if they were running for president, describing the election process all the way from making the decision to run to being sworn in on Inauguration Day.
If I Ran For President
![Woodrow for President: A Tail of Voting, Campaigns, and Elections](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/woodrow-for-president.jpeg?itok=PH-LIuT2)
Featuring Woodrow G. Washingtail, a civic-minded mouse with presidential ambitions, readers will follow Woodrow as he runs for president of the United Mice of America — introducing children to campaigning, elections, volunteering, and more.
Woodrow for President: A Tail of Voting, Campaigns, and Elections
![A Vote Is a Powerful Thing](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/vote-is-a-powerful-thing.jpeg?itok=1XUae_Ps)
Callie knows there’s a presidential election coming up. Her class is having an election, too, about an issue that affects them all — the class field trip! She’s about to witness first-hand what a difference a vote can make — even a single vote — and along the way will find out about the election process and why people have fought for the right to vote throughout history. A great kids-eye look at the power of the vote.
A Vote Is a Powerful Thing
![Berry Song](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/berry-song.jpg?itok=dqicYgva)
A grandmother introduces her granddaughter to indigenous traditions while berry-picking: they sing to not only alert bear of their presence but to thank the land for its gifts. Rhythmic language and lush illustrations are hallmarks of this first book written and illustrated by the Caldecott Medalist and Tlingit illustrator Michaela Goade (We Are Water Protectors (opens in a new window)).
Berry Song
![Josie Dances](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/josie-dances.jpeg?itok=QnW48OTi)
Josie dreams of dancing at next summer’s powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. In this Ojibwe girl’s coming-of-age story, the Native author highlights her own daughter’s experience at powwow.
Josie Dances
![The Star That Always Stays](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/star-that-always-stays.jpeg?itok=W2qGdouO)
When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you’re Ojibwe. This tender coming-of-age story thoughtfully addresses assimilation, racism, and divorce, as well as everygirl problems like first crushes, making friends, and the joys and pains of a blended family. Often funny, often heartbreaking, the story is directly inspired by the author’s family history.
The Star That Always Stays
![Festival of Colors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/festival-of-colors.jpeg?itok=jTJRSKXT)
Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this vibrant picture book. Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
Festival of Colors
![Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/rama-and-demon-king.jpg?itok=_FR-BwqB)
This retelling of a Hindu story from The Ramayana is the three thousand year-old tale of Rama, who rescues his wife, Sita, from the Demon King. The vibrant illustrations, based on the ancient tradition of shadow-puppetry, express the exuberance of a tale which is still very much alive. Diwali is a celebration of Rama’s return to his homeland, with his fellow villagers lighting the path for his return.
Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India
![My Diwali Light](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/my-diwali-light.jpg?itok=Nu9py0nt)
This picture book about Diwali is a mixture of both traditional and new ways to celebrate the holiday in a secular nation. Diwali is Devi’s favorite time of year because that means there will be sweets, new clothes, jewelry, bindis, marigolds, diyas, rangoli, lights, and sparklers — but most of all, her family will be hosting a big party. The story presents both the celebration of Diwali and also the cleansing, prayers, and offerings involved, and shows that the joy of the holiday can be shared with family and friends inside and outside of the culture. (School Library Journal)
My Diwali Light
![Reena and the Diwali Star](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/reena-and-diwali-star.jpeg?itok=SzXauwyJ)
Glowing lights and colorful scenes surround Reena as she travels from Boston to Mumbai and back. On her journey, she learns about the values of kindness and responsibility, how she can give back to her community, and also enjoys making a fun new dessert.
Reena and the Diwali Star
![Lights, Camera, Diwali!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/lights-camera-diwali.png?itok=3Y95yRF2)
Dia receives a camera as a Diwali gift and uses it to capture her memories of this special day. She takes photos of her family decorating clay lamps, creating unique rangoli designs, preparing sweets called ladoos, setting off firecrackers and more. While Dia explores the rituals of Diwali with her camera, children learn about a Prince named Rama who was exiled into a forest for 14 years. After fighting off a demon, he is welcomed back into his city with a “row of lights.” Children learn about how Diwali teaches us that light will overcome darkness and good will conquer evil.
Lights, Camera, Diwali!
![Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/prince-of-fire.png?itok=9iOY3ncB)
This chapter book is an action-packed adaptation of India’s great epic, The Ramayana. Follow Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends as they defeat the demon king of Lanka and return light to the world. Full-color illustrations throughout vividly bring the story of Diwali to life, while courageous heroes and dastardly villains will engage young readers who loves talesof adventure.
Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
![Let’s Celebrate Diwali](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/let-s-celebrate-diwali.jpg?itok=gClvME8N)
A little girl named Harini is excited to share her Diwali traditions with her class, but she’s not the only student who celebrates! Other children in her class also observe Diwali, in their own ways. This book explores all different kinds of Diwali traditions, including Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh celebrations.
Let’s Celebrate Diwali
![A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/dog-named-haku.jpeg?itok=-0sH51KW)
It’s Deepawali, the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black dog who is in need of a friend. This gentle story told in verse presents an important Hindu holiday (also called Diwali in India) through the eyes of two young boys.
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
![Binny’s Diwali](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/binnys-diwali.jpeg?itok=Sy3ezIO8)
Binny woke up happy but nervous. It was her day to share about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words.Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah.
Binny’s Diwali
![Song in the City](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/song-in-the-city-cover_0.jpg?itok=nzaN_B5L)
A young girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever. After helping Grandma realize that the city makes music as beautiful as the sounds they hear in church on Sunday morning, the two sit down and take in all the sounds of the city … together.
Song in the City
![Spy School the Graphic Novel](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/71fOEoP2XkL.jpeg?itok=zxmx0O0-)
Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? In this graphic novel adaptation of the popular prose books, Ben Ripley is recruited into the CIA’s Academy of Espionage due to his enthusiastic gaming abilities and his exceptional math skills. As Ben tries to adapt to life at his new top-secret school, he unwittingly becomes the target of a deadly assassin. (School Library Journal)
Spy School the Graphic Novel
![Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/81UOgI8qtmL.jpeg?itok=-91vomXp)
In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. This picture book honors both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story
![Your Name Is a Song](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/Your_Name-is-a-Song-Oversized_Jacket-New-Artwork-Sept2019.jpeg?itok=056wkbJA)
A celebration of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl’s mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class.
Your Name Is a Song
![Ming Goes to School](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/713pzDZI8qL.jpeg?itok=qPPb5o1b)
A gentle story about the everyday discoveries and accomplishments that school can bring. Ming is curious and playful and ready for adventure, but even she gets scared of new things sometimes. Kids will relate to her desires and fears and will be excited to see Ming at the top of the slide by the story’s end.
Ming Goes to School
![Lola Goes to School](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/91MYrWLecqL.jpeg?itok=db0XZ8DS)
Lola and her family prepare for the first day of preschool the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before she knows it, it’s time to sing the good-bye song and rush into Mommy’s arms for a warm reunion.
Lola Goes to School
![I’m New Here](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/91mkfEaRmGL.jpeg?itok=_nCeN2Bn)
Three students are immigrants from Guatemala, Korea, and Somalia and have trouble speaking, writing, and sharing ideas in English in their new American elementary school. Through self-determination and with encouragement from their peers and teachers, the students learn to feel confident and comfortable in their new school without losing a sense of their home country, language, and identity.