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Paka Paka Con La Papa

Paka Paka Con La Papa

Written by Sara Andrea Fajardo and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa is a playful picture book biography that follows Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas on his high-altitude quest to find and preserve rare wild potatoes.
1st - 3rd
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Wanda Hears the Stars

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe

Written by Amy S. Hansen and Wanda Diaz Merced and Illustrated by Rocio Arreola Mendoza
A young girl from Puerto Rico dreams of studying the stars but begins to lose her eyesight in college. Instead of giving up, she learns to use sound to "hear" data from space and makes incredible scientific discoveries.
1st - 4th
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Oprah Winfrey (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Sera Latterell
Oprah Winfrey’s story follows her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to becoming a groundbreaking media leader and global icon, showing how determination, empathy, and big dreams can change a life.
1st - 3rd
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Mikaela Shiffrin (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova
Mikaela Shiffrin’s story follows her journey from a determined young skier in Colorado to a record-breaking champion, showing how perseverance, family support, and resilience helped her overcome personal loss and become one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
1st - 3rd
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Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids

Written by Clancy Clark and Illustrated by Kim Soderberg

You are a unique person in all the world, and you have a special purpose for being here. Join Sophie...

Pre-K - 5th
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Togo and Balto to the Rescue

Togo and Balto to the Rescue

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Agnieszka Olearczyk
Discover the true story of two real-life dogs, Togo and Balto, who helped save a town by delivering life-saving medicine!
Pre-K - 1st
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Queen Koko

Queen Koko

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Josh Cleland
The true tale of a very clever gorilla and the kitten that she loved!
Pre-K - 1st
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Celebremos el Dia de las Brujas y el Dia de los Muertos!/Let’s Celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead! (Spanish and English Edition)

Written by Gustavo Ruffino and Illustrated by Olga Barinova

Two best friends enjoy dressing up for their Halloween party at school. Mia is a monarch butterfly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Día de Muertos (Celebrations & Festivals)

Día de Muertos (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Jaque Jours and Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz

Discover the meaning of Dia de Muertos and learn how children all around the world celebrate this...

K - 2nd
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Halloween (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Nancy Dickmann and Illustrated by Laura Borio

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Across the Globe!

It’s fall, and...

K - 2nd
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Amelia's Wild Ride

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Daisy Ingrosso

A true story about a tomboy who discovers the thrill of flying!

You can read this book for free on...

Pre-K - 1st
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Will's Play Time

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by LaPiz

Little William gets a front-row seat at a play – and it inspires him to create stories of his own...

Pre-K - 1st
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See Wilma Run!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Polya Bulba

The true tale of a girl who overcame an illness and learned to run like the wind!

You can read this...

Pre-K - 1st
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Good Night Thoughts

Written by Max Greenfield and Illustrated by James Serafino

What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts – funny, silly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Favorite Day of the Year

Written by A.E. Ali and Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. He's not used to being away from home and he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bob Marley (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Subi Bosa

Born to a Black mother and a white father, little Bob learned at a very young age that life could be...

K - 3rd
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I Want to Be a Doctor (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by Laura Driscoll and Illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Lunar New Year (Celebrate the World)

Written by Hannah Eliot and Illustrated by Alina Chau

After the winter solstice each year, it’s time for a celebration with many names: Chinese New Year...

K - 3rd
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

Pre-K - 5th
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Pride (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Eric Huang and Illustrated by Amy Phelps

Discover the joy and meaning of Pride, a very special celebration for LGBTQIA+ people and allies all...

K - 2nd
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50 States of Love: A celebration of America

Written and Illustrated by Anna Aronson

Our love is like Arizona,
grand as the majestic canyon and vivid like desert blooms.

Our love is like...

Pre-K - 1st
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Owl Babies

Written by Martin Waddell and Illustrated by Patrick Benson

The baby owls came out of their house,
and they sat on the tree and waited.
A big branch for Sarah, a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Dumpling Day

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Inés de Antuñano

Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different...

Pre-K - 4th

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