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Diversability Picture Books

This list contains books that all approach the topic of people with differently abled bodies and minds. Any of these would be suitable for a parent who wishes to explore this topic with their child, or simply read stories about interesting people.

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Summertime Chills

Books that will give you the chills.

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Good for the Soul

African American culture: featuring picture books, middle grade fiction, and children’s nonfiction.

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Get Ready for School!

Reading suggestions for ages 4 – 8.

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Adventure is Calling!

Imagine Your Adventure…available as an ebook, too.

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Middle School Must Reads

Great middle grade stories.

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The Spy Books Who Loved Me

Action, adventure, deception, disguises, and secrets! Your secret mission is to read these books!

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Discussing Race with Kids

Books to help start the conversation.

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Tough Stuff

Fiction books about difficult topics.

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If You Liked Harry Potter and Percy Jackson...

Read alikes for Harry Potter and Percy Jackson for middle grade readers.

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