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The Great Hair Exchange

2019

by Asmaa Hussein and Milton

"A story about spunky and adventurous Muslim girls? Yes please! Roda and Bushra are twins. They are nearly identical, but there is one big difference between them: their hair! Neither Bushra nor Roda is very happy about that. When they decide to change their appearances before heading to school one morning, a world of hilarious confusion follows them wherever they go! Will the chaos help the twins appreciate how God created them after all?" -- publisher

Any Child

Ginger and Chrysanthemum

2020

by Kristen Mai Giang and Shirley Chan

"Two very different cousins must work together to save the day for Grandma's birthday! A gorgeous glimpse of Asian American culture in a story all kids will love." -- publisher

Any Child

I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!

2020

by Zulekah Holder-Young, Alissa Holder and Nneka Myers

"It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because... HE IS SMART, HE IS BLESSED, AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!" -- Publisher

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When My Cousins Come to Town

2021

by Angela Shanté and Keisha Morris

"A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences." -- publisher

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Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner

2021

by Angela Dalton and Jestenia Southerland

"Once a year, each of Ruby’s relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their “signature dish”—and Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pop’s chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the hot grill, she wonders if she’s just too young to have a signature dish. That’s when she finds it—the perfect solution! Angela Dalton and Jestenia Southerland have created a picture book to be cherished, filled with the tenderness and warmth of a multigenerational extended family and the food they share." -- publisher

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Benji’s Doll

2021

by Alicia Acosta, Luis Amavisca and Amelie Graux

"Benji wants a doll more than anything in the world. When he finally gets one, he can´t wait to take it to the park to show his friends… An up-lifting story to remind us that there are no toys for boys and toys for girls – there are just toys." -- publisher

Any Child Cross Group

Rapunzel

2021

by Fawzia Gilani and Sarah Nesti Willard

"hen a woodcutter and his wife's baby daughter is taken away by a hard-hearted old women in payment for a few rapunzel leaves, they are heartbroken. Although the old woman is not cruel to the little girl, she does not want her parents to ever find her and names her Rapunzel after the rapunzel greens for which she was taken. In time, Rapunzel grows into a young lady with an inquisitive mind and a kind and generous heart but will she ever be re-united with her parents?" -- publisher

Beautiful Life Folklore

Sunday rain

by Rosie J. Pova and Amariah Rauscher

"Elliott has just moved into a new house. He spends his days with his fictional friends, immersed in a book. When an inviting Sunday rain gathers the local kids to play in the puddles, Elliott longs to join in, but he's too shy to go outside. Soon, Elliott discovers that new friendships are like a new book—you just have to plunge into the adventure." -- published

Cross Group

Meet a Nurse!

2021

by Cyndy Unwin and Lisa Hunt

"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a nurse in their community! Emma and Theo were playing freeze tag in gym class when suddenly Emma couldn't catch her breath. Luckily the school nurse was on hand to help in the emergency-and to provide the ongoing care Emma needs. Share the excitement as Nurse Henry helps Emma manage her asthma-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a school nurse's job." -- publisher

Any Child Cross Group Informational

Bloop

2021

by Tara Lazar and Mike Boldt

"Bloop, the little green alien, must conquer Earth, and his first step is figuring out who’s in charge. The answer? Dogs! This adorable picture book about an alien who looks like a pug is laugh-out-loud funny—and full of heart, too! In his quest to become the next Emperor of Planet XYZ, Bloop makes too many bloopers. So he’s sent to Earth to conquer that crazy planet first. Who’s in charge there? One visit to the park and Bloop knows: dogs, of course! Bloop tries to master these maddening mutts and prove that he’s top dog. But once Bloop gets a taste of the good life on Earth, what will he do when he’s summoned back to XYZ? Readers will cheer as the little puglike alien realizes the love of family makes Earth his real home." -- publisher

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