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• Bathe the Cat

  McGinty, Alice B., 1963-

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  Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All Are Welcome

  Penfold, Alexandra,

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  Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.

• And Tango Makes Three

  Richardson, Justin, 1963-

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  At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.

• Billie Jean!

  How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women's Sports

  Rockliff, Mara,

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  A picture book biography of tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King.

• Born Ready

  the True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

  Patterson, Jodie, 1970-

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  Just before his fifth birthday, Penelope lets his mother know he is a boy and, with her support and his ninja powers, faces the rest of his family and his classmates. Drawn from the author's memoir, The bold world.

• Every Dog in the Neighborhood

  Stead, Philip Christian,

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  Louis and his eccentric Grandmother set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out about city hall's woefully inadequate record keeping.

• Everywhere Babies

  Meyers, Susan,

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  Describes babies and the things they do from the time they are born until their first birthday. On board pages.

• Families Around the World

  Ruurs, Margriet,

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  Allows young readers to visit with fourteen children, each from a different country, to learn about their families. Includes suggested activities.

• Ho'onani

  Hula Warrior

  Gale, Heather (Children's author),

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  An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai'i who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.

• If You're a Kid Like Gavin

  Grimm, Gavin,

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  Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone.

• The Invisible Boy

  Ludwig, Trudy

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  Brian has always felt invisible at school, but when a new student, Justin, arrives, everything changes.

• It Feels Good to Be Yourself

  a Book About Gender Identity

  Thorn, Theresa,

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  With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

• Jacob's New Dress

  Hoffman, Sarah,

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  Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too.

• Pink Is for Boys

  Pearlman, Robb,

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  An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender.

• The Purim Superhero

  Kushner, Elisabeth

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  Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger.

• Salma the Syrian Chef

  Ramadan, Ahmad Danny,

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  With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren't perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sharice's Big Voice

  a Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

  Davids, Sharice, 1980-

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  This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.

• Stella Brings the Family

  Schiffer, Miriam B.,

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  Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.

• Téo's Tutu

  Macias, Maryann Jacob,

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  This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself.

• This Day in June

  Pitman, Gayle E.

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  A picture book illustrating a Pride parade. The endmatter serves as a primer on LGBT history and culture and explains the references made in the story