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Author
Series
Bright and early book volume BE 18
Publisher
Beginner Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A household of unusual creatures help beginning readers recognize common "household" words.
2) Swing
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
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.
4) Neither
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 13
Formats
Description
"Peyton King has always wanted to belong. She seizes the opportunity to start over at a new school and finally finds real connections with the friends she's always dreamed of and even an actual boyfriend! But after flying high in her newfound happiness, Peyton comes crashing down when reality sets in and the ones she cares about let her down. Peyton's friends can't fix her and she can't help them if they won't let her. If she wants to find real, lasting...
6) Someone new
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Formats
Description
When three children, Jesse, Jason, and Emma, are confronted with new classmates from different ethnic backgrounds, they strive to overcome their initial reactions, and to understand, accept, and welcome Maria, Jin, and Fatima.
8) Mixed Me!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Told in rhyming text, Mike is a mixed-race boy, completely comfortable with his identity and his parents--and his wild, curly hair.
Author
Formats
Description
We Look Different, but We're the Same serves as a colorful and engaging read for children, focusing on topics such as race and diversity, but in a way that young readers can relate. Children have a beautiful innocence that, at some point, is exposed to the sometimes-cruel reality of this world. As they start noticing that we may look different from each other, it helps remind them that deep down we are all the same and should be treated equally. Ultimately,...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Description
"It's Neighbor Day! Sesame Street's newest resident, Ji-Young, is excited to celebrate with her new community--and to share some of her Korean culture. This important book is inspired by the See Us Coming Together special, and it illustrates how hurtful racism is while encouraging kindness toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as all people."-- From publisher
14) Luna: a novel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 9
Formats
Description
Fifteen-year-old Regan's life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother Liam's transsexuality a secret, changes when Liam decides to start the process of "transitioning" by first telling his family and friends that he is a girl who was born in a boy's body.
15) Geraldine
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Formats
Description
As a preacher's daughter, Monique is expected to be an example at church although she hates its restrictive rules. When she discovers she physically cannot have sex, and after her boyfriend breaks up with her for that reason, two unexpected teens from church become her main supports as she desperately tries to break the rules against all the odds.
17) Best Friends
Author
Series
Friends (Hale) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"When she becomes part of the in-crowd, Shannon begins to question whether she wants to remain there, in a story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding a path in life."--Provided by publisher.
18) Shattering glass
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
Description
When Rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, turns the school nerd into Prince Charming, his actions lead to unexpected violence.
19) Real friends
Author
Series
Friends (Hale) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top ... even if it means bullying others. Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself?...
20) Be prepared
Author
Publisher
First Second
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A misfit girl and her brother attend summer camp, where they struggle with primitive plumbing, snobby tent-mates, and boys-versus-girls competitions.
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