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Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL a recommendation.* Click here for more on book evaluation.

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Ella McKeen, kickball queen

2019

by Beth Mills

"First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up—and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing? By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes!" -- publisher

Empathy Airlines

2019

by SissyMarySue

"When they met, Hope, a sad girl, and Jelly Beans, a captured cheetah, began a lifelong friendship through mutual caring. The power of their surprising partnership--strengthened by empathy--connected them with a new family, the Barabaig tribe. In this highly anticipated sequel, Hope and Jelly Beans use compassionate listening to explore what brought them together." -- publisher

Encounter

2019

by Brittany Luby and Michaela Goade

Awakened gently by Sun, Sailor sets off to explore new lands where he meets Fisher, and although they speak and dress differently, they find they have much in common. Includes author's note about the first encounter between a European explorer and a Native North American

Except When They Don’t

2019

by Laura Gehl and Joshua Heinsz

"This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they’re told “boy” and “girl” activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance." -- publisher

Ezekiel Builds on his Mistakes

2019

by Sophia Day, Megan Johnson and Stephanie Strouse

"Ezekiel is on a family vacation camping at the beach. He makes a mistake building a sand castle and loses the grand prize in the contest. Ezekiel sinks into depression and struggles with fear and anger. His father teaches him how to build on a strong foundation, turning his mistakes into wisdom. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character building program." -- publisher

Fairy Science

2019

by Ashley Spires

"An enchanting STEM-and-fairy-filled picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing! All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic—except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped—including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem—and its solution! Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist." -- publisher

Fantastic You

2019

by Danielle Dufayet and Jennifer Zivoin

Teaches the reader how to develop and nurture a loving and positive relationship with oneself by engaging in such behaviors as self-talk and self-compassion throughout the day

Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying

2019

by Chitra Soundar and Kanika Nair

When his daughter loses her kite on the way to the annual kite-flying festival, Farmer Falgu must come up with a clever solution.

Fast enough

2019

by Joel Christian Gill

"Have you ever been told that you're not enough? That you're not strong enough, tall enough, or fast enough? Bessie was told she was not enough. This book combines an imagined story of Bessie Stringfield as a young girl with historical facts about the real Bessie, a true adventurer and one of the first African-American women to travel solo across the United States on a motorcycle"--Back cover

Fearless Mary

2019

by Tami Charles and Claire Almon

"The true story of Mary Fields, aka "Stagecoach Mary," a trailblazing African American woman who helped settle the American West."--Provided by the Publisher

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Ella McKeen, kickball queen

Empathy Airlines

Encounter

Except When They Don’t

Ezekiel Builds on his Mistakes

Fairy Science

Fantastic You

Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying

Fast enough

Fearless Mary