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22) Romeo and Juliet
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In medieval Verona, two teens from opposite sides of feuding families fall in love and secretly marry, which sets tragic events into motion.
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"A lyrical and authentic book that recounts the story of a border-town family in Brownsville, Texas in the 1980's, as each member of the family desperately tries to assimilate and escape life on the border to become "real" Americans, even at the expense of their shared family history. This is really un-mined territory in the memoir genre that gives in-depth insight into a previously unexplored corner of America"--
26) What's up Cody?
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Life in Grayson’s pasture is tough for a little cowbird named Cody. Pop wants to teach him new things – scary things. His best friend Wally means well but is forever getting him in trouble. Now, there’s a newcomer in the pasture – a bully who’s picking on Cody. Will Cody ever feel safe in his pasture? Sharing his secret might help – or it could bring more trouble. When a dangerous threat sweeps the pasture, will Cody find a way to face...
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2018
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Two tribes torn apart by fear and greed, are united when a star falls to Earth and the people must rely on the faith of a little girl named Mira to help them. This story explores our deep, unbreakable connection to one another and the fear that too often divides us.
28) Mi claridad
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2021.
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Isabel vive cada día intentando no pensar, no sentir. Después de seis años de la muerte de su padre, su mente no deja de condenarla por las reiteradas malas decisiones que ha tomado, sufre por las actitudes de su madre, la lejanía de quienes fueron sus mejores amigos, las dudas sobre el amor de su novio, la incompatibilidad de su nueva carrera universitaria y el desconocimiento de sí frente al espejo, eso sin mencionar la fuerza de odio, ira,...
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2023.
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English
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Abbey is born with special needs and her parents only wish is that she is happy and becomes an important part of society. As Abbey grows, she works with physical, occupational and speech therapists on her childhood development. At school, she makes supportive and helpful friends who share her interests. Lastly, at Abbey's job at the local museum, her co-workers help her succeed. With the support of her Hope Family, Abbey is able to thrive.
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2021.
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When a young princess is turned into a grasshopper, she is determined to find the fairy who did this to her and insist she change her back. To find the fairy, she chooses the fast but dangerous path to the other side of the pond. As she gets further on her journey, she realizes the decisions she makes lead to consequences, good or bad. In this story of hardship and gratitude we are reminded of the importance of kindness, courage, and learning from...
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Pub. Date
2019
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English
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Ellie Saves the Day is the story of a blue LED named Ellie who must work with others to solve the mystery of why she is not blinking. As Ellie enlists her electronic friends for help, kids and parents will learn about basic electronic components and watch a real circuit come to life through beautiful color illustrations, engaging characters, and a compelling story.
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Pub. Date
2018
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English
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Get ready to SOAR with a familiar face back to when Earth was first born! Learn who our Maker is and on what day each of the worldly things was constructed. See our planet come alive little by little as the Week of Creation is told and illustrated by a pilot whom we all will recognize and love. This first book in a series of three is written especially for the boys and girls that simply can’t go anywhere without an airplane in their hand—and...
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Pub. Date
2018
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English
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"Ed Gets His Power Back is the story of a green LED named Ed who must learn to light himself up before the sun goes down in his neighborhood. As Ed enlists his electronic friends for help, kids and parents will learn about basic electronic components and watch a real circuit come to life through beautiful color illustrations, engaging characters, and a compelling story."--Amazon
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2021.
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English
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This is the story of a young boy who grew up near the bayou in south Louisiana. Dealing with birth defects and bullies throughout childhood, almost assured him that he would never accomplish his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer like his father. This is Sheriff Joe's story.
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2021.
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New to her amazing community, Careena, a young African American girl, notices she doesn't look like most of her classmates. Feeling somewhat uneasy as she tries to adjust to her new school and community, Careena's attention turns towards her support system, her mom. Urgently needing to express herself to her mom, as well as spend some quality time together, they take a long-awaited walking trip whereby mom's power-filled words help Careena make a...
38) Be
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Pub. Date
2019
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English
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We always ask kids, " What do you want to BE when you grow up?" They always respond with "firefighter, astronaut, teacher, and doctor." And that's what we expect to hear from that question. But this book encourages kids to BE humble humans and just plain good people. Be challenges kids to think bigger than a profession when asked "what do you want to be." The author encourages all kids to BE unique. BE accepting. BE courageous. Be kind to ALL. With...
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[2020]
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"The 1963 Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama. Tiananmen Square, 1989. The 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests. March for Our Lives, and School Strike for Climate. What do all these social justice movements have in common? They were led by passionate, informed, engaged young people. Jamie Margolin has been organizing and protesting since she was fourteen years old. Now the co-leader of a global climate action movement, she knows better than most...
40) Esperanza
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Pub. Date
2018
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English
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Esperanza, a Mexican Monarch butterfly, lives in the Tree of Many Colors. As she prepares for her first adventure exploring around the tree, she begins to get scared. Mama butterfly teaches her a neat trick to face her fears and away Esperanza goes, flapping her wings. On her adventure, she befriends Kazuko the turtle and Sage the rainbow-tailed squirrel. They teach each other new ways to make scary feelings go away. Of course, they play and giggle...
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