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SRC 2024: Read A Book By A BIPOC Author (picture books)

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Challenge yourself this summer by reading a picture book by a BIPOC author.

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River of Mariposas

River of Mariposas

by Ortega, Mirelle

Book - 2023

A young girl dreams of a time when the land and sky belonged to the mariposas amarillas, or yellow butterflies, and tries to re-create their glory with paper and glue. A young girl dreams of a time when the land and sky belonged to the mariposas amarillas, or yellow butterflies, and tries to re-create their glory with paper and glue. Show less

A young girl dreams of a time when the land and sky belonged to the mariposas amarillas, or yellow butterflies, and tries to re-create their glory with paper and glue. A young girl dreams of a time when the land and sky belonged to the mariposas amarillas, or yellow butterflies, and tries to re-create their glory with paper and glue. Show less

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Our Roof Is Blue

Our Roof Is Blue

by Echenique, Sara E.

Book - 2023

A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Include...Show more A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Includes notes about the author's life in Puerto Rico and the yearly ritual of preparing for hurricanes. Show less

A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Include...Show more A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Includes notes about the author's life in Puerto Rico and the yearly ritual of preparing for hurricanes. Show less

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Mother of Sharks

Mother of Sharks

by Márquez, Melissa Cristina

Book - 2023

At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks. At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks. Show less

At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks. At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks. Show less

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Carina Felina

Carina Felina

by Deedy, Carmen Agra

Book - 2023

Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day. Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day. Show less

Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day. Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day. Show less

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Plátanos Go With Everything

Plátanos Go With Everything

by Norman, Lissette

Book - 2023

Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine. Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine. Show less

Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine. Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine. Show less

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A Boy Named Isamu

A Boy Named Isamu

A Story of Isamu Noguchi

by Yang, James

Book - 2021

Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Show less

Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist. Show less

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

My Heart Fills With Happiness

Sâkaskinêw Nitêh Miywêyihtamowin Ohci

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2021

This dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Plains Cree. This dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Plains Cree. Show less

This dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Plains Cree. This dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Plains Cree. Show less

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Paletero Man

Paletero Man

by Diaz, Lucky

Book - 2021

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narr...Show more Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Show less

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narr...Show more Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Show less

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. Drawing from the strength of powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own b...Show more A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. Drawing from the strength of powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity. Show less

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. Drawing from the strength of powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own b...Show more A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. Drawing from the strength of powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity. Show less

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Stella's Stellar Hair

Stella's Stellar Hair

by Moises, Yesenia

Book - 2021

Stella travels planet to planet visiting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions. Stella travels planet to planet visiting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions. Show less

Stella travels planet to planet visiting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions. Stella travels planet to planet visiting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions. Show less

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Just Like Me

Just Like Me

by Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Book - 2020

There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; gir...Show more There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mom and girls who wish they had a daddy. With bright portraits in vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites you to find yourself within its pages. Show less

There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; gir...Show more There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mom and girls who wish they had a daddy. With bright portraits in vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites you to find yourself within its pages. Show less

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The Oldest Student

The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L.

Book - 2020

A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116. A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116. Show less

A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116. A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116. Show less

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

by Pak, Kenard

Book - 2020

In simple text, a young boy watches how nature changes from winter into spring. In simple text, a young boy watches how nature changes from winter into spring. Show less

In simple text, a young boy watches how nature changes from winter into spring. In simple text, a young boy watches how nature changes from winter into spring. Show less

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We Are Water Protectors

We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young ...Show more Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption. Show less

Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young ...Show more Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption. Show less

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Happy Hair

Happy Hair

by Roe, Mechal Renee

Book - 2019

A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair. A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair. Show less

A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair. A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair. Show less

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The Night Is Yours

The Night Is Yours

by Zachariah, Abdul-Razak

Book - 2019

From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. Show less

From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. Show less

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Hair Love

Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A.

Book - 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Show less

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Show less

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Another

Another

by Robinson, Christian

Book - 2019

A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world. A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world. Show less

A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world. A young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world. Show less

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Show less

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. Show less

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Drawn Together

Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2018

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Show less

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. Show less

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Crown

Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2017

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Show less

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Show less

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Hooray for Books!

Hooray for Books!

by Won, Brian

Book - 2017

While Turtle seeks his favorite book, each of his friends offers his or her favorite to thank him for sharing. While Turtle seeks his favorite book, each of his friends offers his or her favorite to thank him for sharing. Show less

While Turtle seeks his favorite book, each of his friends offers his or her favorite to thank him for sharing. While Turtle seeks his favorite book, each of his friends offers his or her favorite to thank him for sharing. Show less

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When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone

by Robertson, David

Book - 2016

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided h...Show more When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength. Show less

When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided h...Show more When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength. Show less

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Sweetest Kulu

Sweetest Kulu

by Kalluk, Celina

Book - 2014

An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience. An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience. Show less

An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience. An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience. Show less

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Max and the Tag-along Moon

Max and the Tag-along Moon

by Cooper, Floyd

Book - 2013

When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Show less

When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Show less

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