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  PAPA THE POPULAR PRINTER - A...

  T. Lynette Yankson

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  "PAPA THE POPULAR PRINTER" is an extraordinary nonfiction story about protagonist James Henry Forniss. He amazingly evolves from a young man as a shoe shiner, to become a successful Professional Printer. 
  Akin to today's "IT" Information Technologist. His ingenious transformation was rare for a "colored man" especially in the south during post slavery 20th Century era. 
  This true story depicts challenges "Colored" people faced to overcome racial barriers to advance in America in the early 1900"s. Children will learn about the "Power of One"! How one determined youth with strong faith, confidence and courage to "never give up" transformed his life and many others. JH became a Community Activist whose influence dramatically enhanced the development of his hometown, Uniontown, AL. 
  "A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and further will enable a change in the destiny of all humankind." ---- Daisaku Ikeda

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  I Wish I Were A Dog

  Desmond MacCarthy

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  In this tender Edwardian tale of childhood, loss, and imagination, I Wish I Were a Dog follows young Dicky Brook—a sensitive boy who struggles to meet the expectations of his strict father and brilliant siblings. Living in a home shaped by grief and duty, Dicky finds solace only in the unconditional love of Jasper, the family spaniel. 
  When a particularly difficult day leaves Dicky feeling worthless and misunderstood, he begins to daydream of a simpler life—one where he could be a dog, free from judgment and failure. As his imagination takes over, Dicky journeys into a surreal, emotional world where dreams and reality blur. 
  Rich with emotional nuance and written with gentle irony, this poignant short story explores the deep inner world of a child longing for comfort, understanding, and identity. Narrated with warmth and grace by Martine Baruch, I Wish I Were a Dog is a heartfelt, introspective classic for listeners of all ages.

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  A Duet for Home

  Karina Yan Glaser

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  From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homeless shelter. As their friendship grows over a shared love of classical music, June and Tyrell confront a new housing policy that puts homeless families in danger. 
  It's June’s first day at Huey House, and as if losing her home weren’t enough, she also can’t bring her cherished viola inside. Before the accident last year, her dad saved tip money for a year to buy her viola, and she’s not about to give it up now. Tyrell has been at Huey House for three years and gives June a glimpse of the good things about living there: friendship, hot meals, and a classical musician next door. Can he and June work together to oppose the government, or will families be forced out of Huey House before they are ready? 
   

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  Phillis Wheatley

  Simonetta Carr

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  No one could have imagined that the frail, seven-year-old slave girl who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1761 would become the first published African American, achieving fame for her poetry in both America and England. Upon her arrival, Phillis quickly learned to read the Bible and other classic literature, publishing her first poem in 1767 when she was thirteen and a book of poetry in 1773. Her poetry encouraged freedom for all people, and she proved to a doubting generation that intelligence and creativity are not limited to a particular race.  Through Phillis's story, young readers will learn the importance of trusting God's plan while standing up for justice and the good of other human beings.

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  Calming My Jitters Activity Book...

  Lindsey Rowe Parker

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  Do you know a kid who likes to wiggle? 1 in 6 children struggles daily with sensory processing challenges. You probably know one or two! Maybe that is even you? This activity book is the companion book to Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down, the award-winning picture book about sensory differences!This fun sensory activity guide is jam-packed with activities that involve your 8 senses (yes, 8!). Readers can play Sensory Simon says, decode word scrambles, navigate an obstacle course, reflect on creative prompts, play games, make icky sticky slime, and much more! We've snuck in some learning too!Teachers, we've got you covered — We've approved this guide for use in educational settings, so copy away! With additional videos, resources, and book lists, you're just a wiggle, stomp, and squeeze away from learning to calm our jitters down — and a more inclusive experience for your neurodiverse students!	Neurodiversity Affirming Story	Read Aloud Videos in English, Spanish, and ASL	Bulk Discounts for Schools and Organizations	Companion Reading & Activity GuideThe world is better because you are in it!Activities that explore sensory differences help kids to find the language they need to express how they're feeling and better understand themselves. Adding stories and activities about sensory differences to your inclusive library, school, or bookshelf at home empowers kids to feel seen, known, and loved — just as they are.

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  Anne of Avonlea

  L. M. Montgomery

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  In Anne of Avonlea, L. M. Montgomery continues the beloved story of Anne Shirley as she steps into adulthood and embraces her new role as Avonlea’s schoolteacher. Now sixteen, Anne must balance her passionate ideals with the realities of responsibility, community expectations, and her own personal growth. Surrounded by familiar friends and new acquaintances—including the mischievous Paul Irving and the irascible Mr. Harrison—Anne navigates the humorous mishaps and quiet triumphs of village life. Full of heart, wit, and pastoral beauty, this second installment in the Anne series celebrates the journey of growing up while remaining true to one’s imaginative spirit.

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