Medium: Book
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Isabel in Bloom
Bloom Where You’re Planted by Mae Respicio is a beautifully crafted novel-in-verse about twelve-year-old Isabel, who moves from the Philippines to San Francisco to live with her mother for the first time in years. Struggling to adjust to a new school, city, and country, Isabel feels disconnected from her mom and her new life. But…
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The First State of Being
The First State of Being by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly is a captivating middle-grade novel about twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Ridge, a mysterious teenage boy claiming to be the world’s first time traveler. Set in August 1999, with the Y2K crisis looming, Michael is fascinated by…
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Kailani’s Gift
Kailani’s Gift is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates family, Filipino heritage, and the joy of dance. As Kailani watches her siblings practice the traditional tinikling dance for their grandparents’ anniversary, she dreams of joining them—but mastering the steps is harder than she expected. With her father’s help, Kailani practices patiently, determined to surprise her…
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Bunso Meets a Mumu
Meet Bunso is a fun and comic-like illustrated picture book about a boy facing a spooky problem—the Mumu, the Filipino version of the Boogeyman. The Mumu punishes misbehaving kids by taking away their fun, stopping Bunso from drawing on walls, eating ice cream before dinner, or playing his brother’s video games. Determined to fight back,…
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Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals
Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals is a vibrant multicultural children’s book that introduces readers to the rich traditions, holidays, and culture of the Philippines. Filled with colorful watercolors, this engaging book explores major holidays like Christmas, family gatherings like weddings, and unique regional festivities. Children will discover the history behind each celebration,…
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Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the US President
Learn about campaigning, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote.
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We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
This book will help you learn more about voting and understand why the right to vote is important. Be informed about our country’s leaders. And spread the word about the importance of voting!
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A Kids Book About Voting
A Kids Book About Voting explains what voting is, how it works, and examines its influence through American history. It also challenges kids to wonder: why is it important? And who do you think should be able to vote?
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Your Voice, Your Vote
It’s Election Day, and Quetta, her mother, and her grandmother travel to the voting station. They encounter problems on their way and after they vote. Quetta’s mother and grandmother teach her about the importance of voting and those who fought for their right.
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The Making of Yolanda La Bruja
Race, social justice, spirituality, and gun violence are addressed through the eyes of Yolanda, a deaf, gay protagonist who is gifted with the ability to read people’s intentions. Her family ancestry is of Brujas (witches). Can she save her school from a violent attack with her powers?
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Daydreamer
Charles deals with the challenges he faces at school like being dyslexic and bullying by escaping to an imaginary world of trolls and dragons. The two worlds crash together, and it is up to Charles to fix the daydreams bleeding into his real life.
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Piper Chen Sings
Piper Chen, of Hamilton fame, shares how she overcame her fear of singing in front of people by participating in a school talent show.