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Freedom Soup

by Tami Charles, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara

Food, freedom, and family make this entertaining picture book a delight to read. A little girl and her grandmother sing and dance as they make a traditional Haitian soup together. As they cook, the grandmother tells the girl about the Haitian Revolution and their family’s history. It’s the perfect story for young foodies!

(Ages 5 - 9)

Hands

by Torrey Maldonado

This deeply moving story will attract teens from cover to cover. It’s about a boy named Trev who must decide what kind of man he wants to become. To protect his family from his cruel stepfather, Trev takes up boxing. But when his talent for art opens an alternative path for protecting his family, Trev must decide whether to fight against an immediate threat or work toward a better future.

(Ages 10+)

If I Built a School

by Chris Van Dusen

With an imagination bigger than life, Jack shares his dreams of designing his own school. This entertaining tale is packed with kid appeal and will inspire fun conversations about what children will want to include in their own creative schools.

(Ages 4 - 8)

We Say Hello

by Salina Yoon

This delightful board book teaches children how to say “hello” and “goodbye” in seven different languages! Little learners lift a board to discover a speech bubble with a familiar phrase translated. Look for the companion book, We Say Good Night, for more greeting and parting phrases.

(Ages 3－)