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Chipi Chipis, Small Shells of the Sea won an International Reading Association Children’s Choice Award. Irania is also the founder of Criss Cross Mangosauce, a bilingual arts organization raising awareness about the Latino culture.

Earl Fambro's heart-felt story Enough is Enough is a tribute to his daughter Artemis. This beautifully illustrated conversational story book helps all kids see for themselves that they to are enough, just as they are. 

A 2024 Moonbeam Gold Award winner, this story about a monster’s dinner party shows representation of little ones with hearing and vision loss having fun with their friends! Roxanne has taught children with hearing loss for over 30 years.

TedX speaker, founder and president of Brownicity Lucretia Berry has a wonderful story to share. Hues of You is an activity work book written by her and illustrated by her niece to demonstrate the value of what makes each person different

Leaf Talks Peace spreads the message of the interconnectedness of all beings through the eyes of a tiny leaf called Harmony, who lives on a Tree. Priya Kumari speaks on unity not only with nature, but between each other, and within ourselves.

We can all benefit from healthier eating! This book by Charlotte Author Dorothy Price is a sweet story of a girl and the grandma she loves. Sasha enjoys her Nana’s yummy treats. 

The Dad The Bully and The Orange Ball is a wonderful  book by Gordon that explores the bond between father and son and it tackles one of life's hardest challenges in a gentle, yet effective way. Children come to life when they see this father displayed in the book. 

Named to the Gold House Book List, Asian Americans Who Inspire Us by Wolf introduces readers of all ages to 16 Asian Americans who changed the world.  Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, discover role models, and meet ordinary people who did extraordinary things. 

Motivational speaker and author, Scott loves inserting affirmations in her books. With children, she believes it's important to insert a little bit of magic in their lives. All of her books  including The Black Unicorn have some unique storylines to brighten up anyone's day!

Inspired to write after the resurgence of the social justice movement in 2020, Patterson focuses her writing on encouraging young black children to love themselves. In her book series, Inspired to Be, she bases the books of of real life inspirations she has had.

Founder, owner, and CCO of FlipFrog LLC Harrison Martin is also a very creative writer. All of his books are reimaginations of his family members real-life experiences, so you're sure to relate to them as well! The Bacon Tree is a hit with kids!

From Mumbai, India to Raleigh, North Carolina, Murlidhar shows a wide expanse of knowledge of life in her books. She beautifully crafts her experiences to show appreciation of the simpler things in life.

Author, advocate, actor, and so much more! Gilcrest is all around creative that strives to educate children of their rights in her powerful literature.

The LiLi Key is Cruise's first book. This kinesthetic, experiential tale takes readers on a bilingual inner journey  so they can feel the many living books they were born with while unlocking their own unlimited potential through reading.