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Donalyn Miller

Educator and author focused on inspiring children to read and fostering a love for books.

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14 books recommended

The Turtle of Oman

The Turtle of Oman

Naomi Shihab Nye

A children’s novel about a young boy’s journey from Oman to America, exploring themes of home and belonging.

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Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home

Jasmine Warga

A middle-grade novel about a young Syrian girl who moves to the U.S., exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.

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You Had Me at Hola

You Had Me at Hola

Alexis Daria

A romance novel about a soap opera star and a telenovela actor who must navigate their relationship under public scrutiny.

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Five Flavors of Dumb

Five Flavors of Dumb

Antony John

A young adult novel about a girl managing a rock band while navigating challenges related to identity and self-acceptance.

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Internment

Internment

Samira Ahmed

A dystopian novel about a young Muslim girl placed in an internment camp in the U.S., addressing themes of freedom and resistance.

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Outcasts United

Outcasts United

Warren St. John

The true story of a soccer team of refugee children in Georgia, illustrating community resilience and cultural integration.

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If I Ever Get Out of Here

If I Ever Get Out of Here

Eric Gansworth

A young adult novel about friendship, identity, and music, set in the 1970s.

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When Stars are Scattered

When Stars are Scattered

Victoria Jamieson

Graphic novel about two Somali brothers living in a refugee camp, based on a true story.

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The Right Word

The Right Word

Jen Bryant

A children's biography of Roget, the creator of the thesaurus, illustrating his love for words.

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From Striving to Thriving

From Striving to Thriving

Stephanie Harvey

A guide on fostering reading engagement and literacy in young students.

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You Should See Me in a Crown

You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson

A YA novel about a girl’s journey to self-acceptance while pursuing her dreams.

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Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Life, Literacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Don Vu

Examines literacy as a tool for empowerment and a path to happiness.

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Moxie

Moxie

Jennifer Mathieu

A YA novel about a high school girl who fights against sexism by starting an anonymous feminist zine.

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Farmers Unite!

Farmers Unite!

Lindsay Metcalf

Children's book about the history of the U.S. farmers' protest movement.

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