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K-12 Study Guide

Talking Equity & Social Justice. Books for Grade K-12 Multcolib Assignments

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Books about social justice and equity

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

My Heart Fills With Happiness

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2016

Grade PreK-K This book celebrates activities like storytelling, dancing and drumming, that bring gladness through family and cultural connections, and feature First Nations children and adults. Grade PreK-K This book celebrates activities like storytelling, dancing and drumming, that bring gladness through family and cultural connections, and feature First Nations children and adults. Show less

Grade PreK-K This book celebrates activities like storytelling, dancing and drumming, that bring gladness through family and cultural connections, and feature First Nations children and adults. Grade PreK-K This book celebrates activities like storytelling, dancing and drumming, that bring gladness through family and cultural connections, and feature First Nations children and adults. Show less

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Julián Is A Mermaid

Julián Is A Mermaid

by Love, Jessica

Book - 2018

Grade PrK-2. When riding the subway home, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up as mermaids. When he gets home, all he can think about is dr...Show more Grade PrK-2. When riding the subway home, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up as mermaids. When he gets home, all he can think about is dressing up and creating his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will his Abuela think about how Julián sees himself? Show less

Grade PrK-2. When riding the subway home, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up as mermaids. When he gets home, all he can think about is dr...Show more Grade PrK-2. When riding the subway home, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up as mermaids. When he gets home, all he can think about is dressing up and creating his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will his Abuela think about how Julián sees himself? Show less

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Baby Goes to Market

Baby Goes to Market

by Atinuke

Book - 2017

Grade PreK-2. When Baby goes to market with his Mama, he secretly fills her basket with all kinds of treats the fruit stand sellers give to him, being sure to sample each of them first. Grade PreK-2. When Baby goes to market with his Mama, he secretly fills her basket with all kinds of treats the fruit stand sellers give to him, being sure to sample each of them first. Show less

Grade PreK-2. When Baby goes to market with his Mama, he secretly fills her basket with all kinds of treats the fruit stand sellers give to him, being sure to sample each of them first. Grade PreK-2. When Baby goes to market with his Mama, he secretly fills her basket with all kinds of treats the fruit stand sellers give to him, being sure to sample each of them first. Show less

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Little Humans

Little Humans

by Stanton, Brandon

Book - 2014

Grade PreK-2. Photos taken by the creator of the blog Humans of New York show the diversity of New York City kids, and kids everywhere. Grade PreK-2. Photos taken by the creator of the blog Humans of New York show the diversity of New York City kids, and kids everywhere. Show less

Grade PreK-2. Photos taken by the creator of the blog Humans of New York show the diversity of New York City kids, and kids everywhere. Grade PreK-2. Photos taken by the creator of the blog Humans of New York show the diversity of New York City kids, and kids everywhere. Show less

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Around the World in A Bathtub

Around the World in A Bathtub

Bathing All Over the Globe

by Bradford, Wade

Book - 2017

Grade PreK-2. Whether you jump into a Columbian mud volcano, paddle around an Australian bogey hole or soak in a Turkish hot tub, kids around the world resist taking baths, until they discover the fun of playing in water. Grade PreK-2. Whether you jump into a Columbian mud volcano, paddle around an Australian bogey hole or soak in a Turkish hot tub, kids around the world resist taking baths, until they discover the fun of playing in water. Show less

Grade PreK-2. Whether you jump into a Columbian mud volcano, paddle around an Australian bogey hole or soak in a Turkish hot tub, kids around the world resist taking baths, until they discover the fun of playing in water. Grade PreK-2. Whether you jump into a Columbian mud volcano, paddle around an Australian bogey hole or soak in a Turkish hot tub, kids around the world resist taking baths, until they discover the fun of playing in water. Show less

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Worm Loves Worm

Worm Loves Worm

by Austrian, J. J.

Book - 2016

Grade PreK-2. Two worms want to get married, but how will they wear rings? Who will wear the gown and who will wear the tuxedo? Their friends help them make everything work, and create their own wedding ceremony. Grade PreK-2. Two worms want to get married, but how will they wear rings? Who will wear the gown and who will wear the tuxedo? Their friends help them make everything work, and create their own wedding ceremony. Show less

Grade PreK-2. Two worms want to get married, but how will they wear rings? Who will wear the gown and who will wear the tuxedo? Their friends help them make everything work, and create their own wedding ceremony. Grade PreK-2. Two worms want to get married, but how will they wear rings? Who will wear the gown and who will wear the tuxedo? Their friends help them make everything work, and create their own wedding ceremony. Show less

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Sparkle Boy

Sparkle Boy

by Newman, Lesléa

Book - 2017

Grade PreK-2. Jessie resents it when her little brother Casey wants to wear her sparkly skirt and bracelets. But when older boys make fun of her little brother, Jessie comes to his defense. Grade PreK-2. Jessie resents it when her little brother Casey wants to wear her sparkly skirt and bracelets. But when older boys make fun of her little brother, Jessie comes to his defense. Show less

Grade PreK-2. Jessie resents it when her little brother Casey wants to wear her sparkly skirt and bracelets. But when older boys make fun of her little brother, Jessie comes to his defense. Grade PreK-2. Jessie resents it when her little brother Casey wants to wear her sparkly skirt and bracelets. But when older boys make fun of her little brother, Jessie comes to his defense. Show less

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No Truth Without Ruth

No Truth Without Ruth

The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2018

Grade PreK-3rd. Explains how the second female Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, faced discrimination because of her gender throughout her educa...Show more Grade PreK-3rd. Explains how the second female Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, faced discrimination because of her gender throughout her education and working life, and how her fight for equality changed the way the law dealt with women's rights. Show less

Grade PreK-3rd. Explains how the second female Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, faced discrimination because of her gender throughout her educa...Show more Grade PreK-3rd. Explains how the second female Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, faced discrimination because of her gender throughout her education and working life, and how her fight for equality changed the way the law dealt with women's rights. Show less

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I Walk With Vanessa

I Walk With Vanessa

A Story About A Simple Act of Kindness

by Kerascoët

Book - 2018

Grade PreK-3. In this wordless book, when Vanessa, a new girl, is bullied, another girl sees what happened and steps up to be an ally. Focus is on stepping up to help, rather than on the bullying. Grade PreK-3. In this wordless book, when Vanessa, a new girl, is bullied, another girl sees what happened and steps up to be an ally. Focus is on stepping up to help, rather than on the bullying. Show less

Grade PreK-3. In this wordless book, when Vanessa, a new girl, is bullied, another girl sees what happened and steps up to be an ally. Focus is on stepping up to help, rather than on the bullying. Grade PreK-3. In this wordless book, when Vanessa, a new girl, is bullied, another girl sees what happened and steps up to be an ally. Focus is on stepping up to help, rather than on the bullying. Show less

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Lost and Found Cat

Lost and Found Cat

The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey

by Kuntz, Doug

Book - 2017

Grade PreK-3. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home as refugees, they bring their cat Kunkush. When their cat goes missing in Greece, the fami...Show more Grade PreK-3. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home as refugees, they bring their cat Kunkush. When their cat goes missing in Greece, the family is heartbroken. But when Kunkush is found, it sets off an international search to return him to the family, who have relocated to Norway. Based on a true story. Show less

Grade PreK-3. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home as refugees, they bring their cat Kunkush. When their cat goes missing in Greece, the fami...Show more Grade PreK-3. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home as refugees, they bring their cat Kunkush. When their cat goes missing in Greece, the family is heartbroken. But when Kunkush is found, it sets off an international search to return him to the family, who have relocated to Norway. Based on a true story. Show less

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Mommy's Khimar

Mommy's Khimar

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2018

Grade PreK-3. A young Muslim girl plays dress up with her mom's beautiful khimar, using it to snuggle up like a mamma bird, fly like a shooting star, and dash across the room just like a superhero, Grade PreK-3. A young Muslim girl plays dress up with her mom's beautiful khimar, using it to snuggle up like a mamma bird, fly like a shooting star, and dash across the room just like a superhero, Show less

Grade PreK-3. A young Muslim girl plays dress up with her mom's beautiful khimar, using it to snuggle up like a mamma bird, fly like a shooting star, and dash across the room just like a superhero, Grade PreK-3. A young Muslim girl plays dress up with her mom's beautiful khimar, using it to snuggle up like a mamma bird, fly like a shooting star, and dash across the room just like a superhero, Show less

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A Different Pond

A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

Grade K-2. Bao and his father get up early in the morning to go fishing at a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike other fisherman, who fish for sport, they a...Show more Grade K-2. Bao and his father get up early in the morning to go fishing at a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike other fisherman, who fish for sport, they are fishing for food. Bao's father shares with him stories of when he used to fish at another pond, back when he lived in Vietnam. Show less

Grade K-2. Bao and his father get up early in the morning to go fishing at a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike other fisherman, who fish for sport, they a...Show more Grade K-2. Bao and his father get up early in the morning to go fishing at a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike other fisherman, who fish for sport, they are fishing for food. Bao's father shares with him stories of when he used to fish at another pond, back when he lived in Vietnam. Show less

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Where's Halmoni?

Where's Halmoni?

by Kim, Julie J.

Book - 2017

Grade K-2. When their halmoni (Korean for grandmother) goes missing, two clever kids meet all kinds of characters from Korean lore in their search, includ...Show more Grade K-2. When their halmoni (Korean for grandmother) goes missing, two clever kids meet all kinds of characters from Korean lore in their search, including a rabbit, a fox, junk food gobbling goblins and a tiger who plays "Rock, Paper, Scissors. " Show less

Grade K-2. When their halmoni (Korean for grandmother) goes missing, two clever kids meet all kinds of characters from Korean lore in their search, includ...Show more Grade K-2. When their halmoni (Korean for grandmother) goes missing, two clever kids meet all kinds of characters from Korean lore in their search, including a rabbit, a fox, junk food gobbling goblins and a tiger who plays "Rock, Paper, Scissors. " Show less

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The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

by Deedy, Carmen Agra

Book - 2017

Grade K-2. When bossy Don Pedro is elected mayor, he decrees that any kind of singing is outlawed. Luckily a noisy rooster refuses to follow the mayor's silly rule, and does what roosters do best - he sings out - and he does it loudly! Grade K-2. When bossy Don Pedro is elected mayor, he decrees that any kind of singing is outlawed. Luckily a noisy rooster refuses to follow the mayor's silly rule, and does what roosters do best - he sings out - and he does it loudly! Show less

Grade K-2. When bossy Don Pedro is elected mayor, he decrees that any kind of singing is outlawed. Luckily a noisy rooster refuses to follow the mayor's silly rule, and does what roosters do best - he sings out - and he does it loudly! Grade K-2. When bossy Don Pedro is elected mayor, he decrees that any kind of singing is outlawed. Luckily a noisy rooster refuses to follow the mayor's silly rule, and does what roosters do best - he sings out - and he does it loudly! Show less

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The Water Walker

The Water Walker

by Robertson, Joanne

Book - 2017

Grade K-2 A First Nation grandmother walks to honor her commitment to one of our most important resources, water quality and scarcity. Grade K-2 A First Nation grandmother walks to honor her commitment to one of our most important resources, water quality and scarcity. Show less

Grade K-2 A First Nation grandmother walks to honor her commitment to one of our most important resources, water quality and scarcity. Grade K-2 A First Nation grandmother walks to honor her commitment to one of our most important resources, water quality and scarcity. Show less

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Islandborn

Islandborn

by Díaz, Junot

Book - 2018

K-3rd grade. Lola was too little to remember life on the island, when her teacher asks her class to draw pictures of the countries where students originat...Show more K-3rd grade. Lola was too little to remember life on the island, when her teacher asks her class to draw pictures of the countries where students originated. But she's able to draw a vibrant picture from all the descriptions her friends and neighbors give her of her original home. Show less

K-3rd grade. Lola was too little to remember life on the island, when her teacher asks her class to draw pictures of the countries where students originat...Show more K-3rd grade. Lola was too little to remember life on the island, when her teacher asks her class to draw pictures of the countries where students originated. But she's able to draw a vibrant picture from all the descriptions her friends and neighbors give her of her original home. Show less

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Yo Soy Muslim

Yo Soy Muslim

A Father's Letter to His Daughter

by Gonzales, Mark

Book - 2017

Grade K-3. A celebratory story of a daughter's father sharing his pride with her in their rich backgrounds of Muslim, Indigenous and Spanish speaking heritages. Grade K-3. A celebratory story of a daughter's father sharing his pride with her in their rich backgrounds of Muslim, Indigenous and Spanish speaking heritages. Show less

Grade K-3. A celebratory story of a daughter's father sharing his pride with her in their rich backgrounds of Muslim, Indigenous and Spanish speaking heritages. Grade K-3. A celebratory story of a daughter's father sharing his pride with her in their rich backgrounds of Muslim, Indigenous and Spanish speaking heritages. Show less

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Bat Count

Bat Count

A Citizen Science Story

by Forrester, Anna

Book - 2017

Grade 1-2. Bats have been dying off, due to white nose syndrome, and scientists need counts of bat populations to know if the bat's numbers are still dwin...Show more Grade 1-2. Bats have been dying off, due to white nose syndrome, and scientists need counts of bat populations to know if the bat's numbers are still dwindling. At dusk, a family goes outside to help count the bats, demonstrating a way citizens can help science. Show less

Grade 1-2. Bats have been dying off, due to white nose syndrome, and scientists need counts of bat populations to know if the bat's numbers are still dwin...Show more Grade 1-2. Bats have been dying off, due to white nose syndrome, and scientists need counts of bat populations to know if the bat's numbers are still dwindling. At dusk, a family goes outside to help count the bats, demonstrating a way citizens can help science. Show less

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The Little Book of Little Activists

The Little Book of Little Activists

Book - 2017

Grade 1-4. Empowering photos of kids and their signs at the Women's March in Washington DC, from January 2017. Grade 1-4. Empowering photos of kids and their signs at the Women's March in Washington DC, from January 2017. Show less

Grade 1-4. Empowering photos of kids and their signs at the Women's March in Washington DC, from January 2017. Grade 1-4. Empowering photos of kids and their signs at the Women's March in Washington DC, from January 2017. Show less

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The Whispering Town

The Whispering Town

by Elvgren, Jennifer Riesmeyer

Book - 2014

Grade 1-6. A young Danish girl helps her parents hide a Jewish family from Nazis. When it comes time for the family to make their escape, the whole town works together to sneak them out. Grade 1-6. A young Danish girl helps her parents hide a Jewish family from Nazis. When it comes time for the family to make their escape, the whole town works together to sneak them out. Show less

Grade 1-6. A young Danish girl helps her parents hide a Jewish family from Nazis. When it comes time for the family to make their escape, the whole town works together to sneak them out. Grade 1-6. A young Danish girl helps her parents hide a Jewish family from Nazis. When it comes time for the family to make their escape, the whole town works together to sneak them out. Show less

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Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout ; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out!

Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout ; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out!

Games, Songs & Stories From An African American Childhood

by McKissack, Pat

Book - 2017

Grade 2-6. Shares the history of African American children's playground rhymes, and includes jump rope rhymes, games, hymns and proverbs. Grade 2-6. Shares the history of African American children's playground rhymes, and includes jump rope rhymes, games, hymns and proverbs. Show less

Grade 2-6. Shares the history of African American children's playground rhymes, and includes jump rope rhymes, games, hymns and proverbs. Grade 2-6. Shares the history of African American children's playground rhymes, and includes jump rope rhymes, games, hymns and proverbs. Show less

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Book Uncle and Me

Book Uncle and Me

by Krishnaswami, Uma

Book - 2016

Grade 2-5. A retired teacher whom Yasmin calls Book Uncle has set up a mini library that allows Yasmin to read over 400 books! But when the city says he'l...Show more Grade 2-5. A retired teacher whom Yasmin calls Book Uncle has set up a mini library that allows Yasmin to read over 400 books! But when the city says he'll need an expensive permit to continue lending books, Jasmine decides she has to help fight back, using tools like letter writing and getting the vote out. Show less

Grade 2-5. A retired teacher whom Yasmin calls Book Uncle has set up a mini library that allows Yasmin to read over 400 books! But when the city says he'l...Show more Grade 2-5. A retired teacher whom Yasmin calls Book Uncle has set up a mini library that allows Yasmin to read over 400 books! But when the city says he'll need an expensive permit to continue lending books, Jasmine decides she has to help fight back, using tools like letter writing and getting the vote out. Show less

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Her Right Foot

Her Right Foot

by Eggers, Dave

Book - 2017

Grade 3 and up. Did you know the Statue of Liberty was designed in France? And that she used to be brown, before her copper covering turned green? And did you know that the statue's foot is raised, to indicate she is moving? Why would that be? Grade 3 and up. Did you know the Statue of Liberty was designed in France? And that she used to be brown, before her copper covering turned green? And did you know that the statue's foot is raised, to indicate she is moving? Why would that be? Show less

Grade 3 and up. Did you know the Statue of Liberty was designed in France? And that she used to be brown, before her copper covering turned green? And did you know that the statue's foot is raised, to indicate she is moving? Why would that be? Grade 3 and up. Did you know the Statue of Liberty was designed in France? And that she used to be brown, before her copper covering turned green? And did you know that the statue's foot is raised, to indicate she is moving? Why would that be? Show less

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

100 Tales of Extraordinary Women

by Favilli, Elena

Book - 2016

Grade 3-6. Short, one page bios about magnificent women from around the world, and from different time periods. Includes women like Jane Goodall (primatol...Show more Grade 3-6. Short, one page bios about magnificent women from around the world, and from different time periods. Includes women like Jane Goodall (primatologist), Misty Copeland (ballerina), Cleopatra (queen), Evita Perón (politician) and Zaha Hadid (architect). Show less

Grade 3-6. Short, one page bios about magnificent women from around the world, and from different time periods. Includes women like Jane Goodall (primatol...Show more Grade 3-6. Short, one page bios about magnificent women from around the world, and from different time periods. Includes women like Jane Goodall (primatologist), Misty Copeland (ballerina), Cleopatra (queen), Evita Perón (politician) and Zaha Hadid (architect). Show less

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The First Rule of Punk

The First Rule of Punk

by Pérez, Celia C.

Book - 2017

Grade 3-6. When 12 year old Malu has to move from Florida to Chicago, she figures out how to use zines as a confirmation of both her punk and her Latinx heritage, by practicing the first rule of punk - be yourself! Grade 3-6. When 12 year old Malu has to move from Florida to Chicago, she figures out how to use zines as a confirmation of both her punk and her Latinx heritage, by practicing the first rule of punk - be yourself! Show less

Grade 3-6. When 12 year old Malu has to move from Florida to Chicago, she figures out how to use zines as a confirmation of both her punk and her Latinx heritage, by practicing the first rule of punk - be yourself! Grade 3-6. When 12 year old Malu has to move from Florida to Chicago, she figures out how to use zines as a confirmation of both her punk and her Latinx heritage, by practicing the first rule of punk - be yourself! Show less

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