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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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Now I see how great I can be

2002

by Linda Sky Grossman and Petra Bockus

Niron's self-esteem and confidence blossom when, after much effort, he overcomes a new challenge

Pájaro verde

2002

by Joe Hayes and Antonio Castro

Although her mother and sisters make fun of her decision to marry a green bird, to Mirabel he is a prince and so when her family's jealousy endangers him, she sets out to save his life and their love

Pepita finds out / Lo que Pepita descubre

2002

by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman and Alex Pardo DeLange

Pepita is afraid that her report about her family members may not be interesting, but she ultimately realizes that all of them play an important role in her life.

Raising dragons

2002

by Jerdine Nolen and Elise Primavera

A farmer's young daughter shares numerous adventures with the dragon that she raises from infancy.

Rap a tap tap

2002

by Diane Dillon and Leo Dillon

In illustrations and rhyme, describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time

Raymond’s perfect present

2002

by Therese On Louie and Suling Wang

When Raymond's mother becomes sick, he remembers that she misses the living things of the country and, with the help of their neighbor, he tries to prepare the perfect present for her

Ruby’s wish

2002

by Shirin Yim Bridges and Sophie Blackall

In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.

Singing with Momma Lou

2002

by Linda Jacobs Altman and Larry Johnson

Nine-year-old Tamika uses photographs, school yearbooks, movie ticket stubs, and other mementos to try to restore the memory of her grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease.

SkySisters

2002

by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and Brian Deines

Two Ojibway sisters trek across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits, the Northern Lights.

Solomon’s tree

2002

by Andrea Spalding and Janet Wilson

Young Solomon is devastated when his favorite maple tree falls in a storm but the experience of helping his uncle make a mask teaches him to deal with his grief.

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3765 books in the collection

Now I see how great I can be

Pájaro verde

Pepita finds out / Lo que Pepita descubre

Raising dragons

Rap a tap tap

Raymond’s perfect present

Ruby’s wish

Singing with Momma Lou

SkySisters

Solomon’s tree