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An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) by Dare Coulter (Illustrator); Kwame AlexanderFrom the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be.
Call Number: J 306.362 A374
ISBN: 9780316473125
Publication Date: 2023-01-03
Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing ... um ... err ... the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique f.ace, but even breathes through its butt! On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals' complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters' camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Can YOU tell a butt from a face?"-- Provided by author's website
Call Number: J 571.3 L3992
ISBN: 9781728271170
Publication Date: 2023-07-11
Freewater (Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award Winner) by Amina Luqman-DawsonUnder the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp.
Call Number: JF LUQMAN-DA
ISBN: 9780316056670
Publication Date: 2023-08-15
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers; Shawn Harris (Illustrator)"Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes -- to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park's elders, three ancient Bison. His friends -- a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican -- work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans, including Trouble Travelers, arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats -- an actual boatload of goats -- who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes's view of the world. A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way." -- Provided by publisher.
Call Number: JF EGGERS
ISBN: 9781524764203
Publication Date: 2023-05-09
Juvenile Fictionrefers to works of children's fiction intended for children (ages 0-11; preschool-grade 6).