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NEW Picturebooks on being your most authentic self

by Rachel Hoople on 2024-04-19T09:00:00-04:00 | 0 Comments
Cover ArtThe Pack by Amanda Cley; Cecilia Ferri (Illustrator)
Call Number: E CLE
ISBN: 9780802855879
Publication Date: 2022
Resonant and haunting, The Pack imagines what happens when a human being wears wolf's clothing. This poetic, powerful book will start unforgettable conversations about identity, peer pressure, and finding one's own path.
 
 
Cover ArtAgatha May and the Anglerfish by Nora Morrison; Jessie Ann Foley; Mika Song (Illustrator)
Call Number: E MOR
ISBN: 9780593324752
Publication Date: 2022
Agatha May just can't understand why her classmates aren't as crazy as she is about the hideous humpback anglerfish. But when a school assignment gives Agatha the chance to show everybody what they're missing, she single-handedly schools them all--and, in the process, discovers a passion for research and an exciting new dream for her future. This book is perfect for dreamers, outside-the-box thinkers, and anyone who has ever felt like their special interest wasn't appreciated.
 
Cover ArtRainbow Hands by Mamta Nainy; Jo Loring-Fisher (Illustrator)
Call Number: E NAI
ISBN: 9781913747749
Publication Date: 2022-04-05
As the long late summer day stretches ahead of them, a young boy eagerly looks forward to his favorite time--painting-your-nails time. He know that when he dips into those magical bottles of nail polish, he will discover a color to express his every mood and feeling. Purple is the color of magic and mystery. White is the color of endless possibilities. At times, his papa frowns and says, "What have you done to your nails?" At other times, he says, "Why don't you paint on paper instead?" But the little boy knows that painting his nails makes his hands look beautiful. 
 
Cover ArtBindiya in India by Monique Kamaria Chheda
Call Number: E CHH
ISBN: 9781645437130
Publication Date: 2021
Bindiya in India is the story of a young Indian-American girl's first trip to India for an Indian wedding. Weaving together Hindi and English, the children's illustrated book takes place in the 1990s. Follow Bindiya as she meets her extended family for the first time, celebrates Indian wedding traditions, and creates memories and bonds to last a lifetime.
 
Cover ArtHana's Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta; Manal Mirza (Illustrator)
Call Number: E GUT
ISBN: 9781646866205
Publication Date: 2022-09-20
Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories - and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community! Young makers will chuckle along with this humorous tale of creative problem-solving and learning to help others.
 
Cover ArtKnight Owl by Christopher Denise
Call Number: E DEN
ISBN: 9780316310628
Publication Date: 2022
A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart.  Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial--a frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas.
 
Cover ArtThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name by Sandhya Parappukkaran; Michelle Pereira (Illustrator)
Call Number: E PAR
ISBN: 9781419761584
Publication Date: 2023
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he'll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn't feel right. It's not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
 
Cover ArtBharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak Jain; Anu Chouhan (Illustrator)
Call Number: E JAI
ISBN: 9781773216157
Publication Date: 2022
A girl explores her love of dancing and her cultural identity in a lively picture book with echoes of the real-life collaboration between Bharatanatyam icon Rukmini Devi Arundale and ballerina Anna Pavlova.  Paro comes from a dancing family. At home, she dances Bharatanatyam with her mom, and now she's excited to learn ballet. But what if she can't dance like the other kids in her class? Ballerinas move like fairies, while Bharatanatyam dancers seem like queens. Paro can't be both...can she? Anu Chouhan's vibrant, energetic illustrations emphasize themes of creative flexibility and navigating the intersections of different cultural identities. 
 
Cover ArtJohn's Turn by Mac Barnett; Kate Berube (Illustrator)
Call Number: E BAR
ISBN: 9781536203950
Publication Date: 2022
His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett's compassionate text and Kate Berube's understated and expressive art tell the story of a kid who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.
 
Cover ArtA Mermaid Girl by Sana Rafi; Olivia Aserr (Illustrator)
Call Number: E RAF
ISBN: 9780593327609
Publication Date: 2022
A young girl celebrates the experience of wearing a burkini for the first time in this lyrical and heartwarming picture book that casts a fresh light on timeless summer activities, and celebrates cultural traditions and intergenerational bonds. Summer is here and Heba is so excited to wear her new, yellow burkini to the community pool for the first time! She can't wait to look like the other mermaid girls in her family and sparkle like the sun. But when Heba arrives at the pool and her friends start asking her questions about her new special swimsuit, she feels like she's standing out too much. Suddenly her burkini seems like a bad idea. Luckily Mama helps Heba to find strength in the mermaid girls who came before her. Feeling more connected to the women of her family, Heba is ready to show her friends that she can do all the same things that they can do-handstands, summersaults, and dives off the diving board-even while wearing her yellow burkini.
 
Cover ArtI Hate Borsch! by Yevgenia Nayberg
Call Number: E NAY
ISBN: 9780802855800
Publication Date: 2022
All Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch--but what if you hate the red stuff? A young girl despises Eastern Europe's most beloved soup, and not even the grandmothers of Kiev can persuade her to change her mind. But when she immigrates to the United States, American food leaves her feeling empty. One day she discovers borsch recipes in an old suitcase. Maybe that disgusting beet soup deserves another chance...  Imaginatively illustrated with splashes of borsch-bright red, this book captures the complicated experience of rejecting and embracing one's culture. 
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