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by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2020

This novel features Mimi and Sakina, two girls in Karachi, Pakistan who decide to help each other even though they get off to a rocky start, They slowly form a friendship and discover that they have a lot more in common than they thought. This novel features Mimi and Sakina, two girls in Karachi, Pakistan who decide to help each other even though they get off to a rocky start, They slowly form a friendship and discover that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Show less

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Turtle Boy

by Wolkenstein, M. Evan

Book - 2020

Will Levine must learn how to face his fears and step out of his shell in this coming-of-age story that features an unlikely friendship. Will Levine must learn how to face his fears and step out of his shell in this coming-of-age story that features an unlikely friendship. Show less

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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears

by Mejia, Tehlor Kay

Book - 2020

Paola doesn't believe in her mother's stories about La Llorona, the ghost who wanders the banks of the Gila River at night. When Pao's friend Emma goes missing, Pao begins to worry her mother could be right. Paola doesn't believe in her mother's stories about La Llorona, the ghost who wanders the banks of the Gila River at night. When Pao's friend Emma goes missing, Pao begins to worry her mother could be right. Show less

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The List of Things That Will Not Change

by Stead, Rebecca

Book - 2020

Bea's father comes out as gay, her parents get divorced, and her father is remarrying his boyfriend, Jesse, who has a daughter named Sonia. Bea learns tha...Show more Bea's father comes out as gay, her parents get divorced, and her father is remarrying his boyfriend, Jesse, who has a daughter named Sonia. Bea learns that making a new family brings challenges and surprises, but also joy. *Also available as an ebook on OverDrive. Show less

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Born Curious

20 Girls Who Grew up to Be Awesome Scientists

by Freeman, Martha

Book - 2020

The 20 women profiled in this book were all born curious, and worked hard and persevered to have successful and impactful careers as mathematicians and scientists. This book will leave you feeling inspired to be curious about the world around you! The 20 women profiled in this book were all born curious, and worked hard and persevered to have successful and impactful careers as mathematicians and scientists. This book will leave you feeling inspired to be curious about the world around you! Show less

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Pax

by Pennypacker, Sara

Book - 2016

Peter and his pet fox, Pax, are the best of friends, but when war breaks out, they become separated and Peter will do anything to find Pax. This coming-of...Show more Peter and his pet fox, Pax, are the best of friends, but when war breaks out, they become separated and Peter will do anything to find Pax. This coming-of-age story is so much more with beautiful prose, memorable characters, and a deeply felt bond of love and friendship. *Highly recommended. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Beware the Kitten Holy

by Stevenson, ND

Book - 2015

This graphic novel series follows a group of girls named Mal, Ripley, Molly, April, and Jo spending summer at a scout camp, and the strange creatures and ...Show more This graphic novel series follows a group of girls named Mal, Ripley, Molly, April, and Jo spending summer at a scout camp, and the strange creatures and supernatural phenomena they encounter there. Don't miss the four-book novel expansion of the series! Show less

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Ways to Make Sunshine

by Watson, Renée

eBook - 2020

This story features Ryan Hart, a positive young girl growing up in Portland, Oregon who, despite life's setbacks, always finds a way to make sunshine. Pac...Show more This story features Ryan Hart, a positive young girl growing up in Portland, Oregon who, despite life's setbacks, always finds a way to make sunshine. Packed with humour and heart alongside meaningful and thoughtful moments, readers will recognize a friend in Ryan. *Available as an ebook on OverDrive. Show less

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The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L.

Book - 2020

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of American Mary Walker, who did just that and more! This beautiful picture book, full of Mary's perseverance and dedication, proves that you're never too old to learn. Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of American Mary Walker, who did just that and more! This beautiful picture book, full of Mary's perseverance and dedication, proves that you're never too old to learn. Show less

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Girls Can!

Smash Stereotypes, Defy Expectations, and Make History!

by Sebastian, Marissa

Book - 2020

Learn about different women from both the past and present and from all walks of life. The chapters feature inspiring women from around the world who excel(led) in different areas and subjects, including leadership, sports, and politics. Learn about different women from both the past and present and from all walks of life. The chapters feature inspiring women from around the world who excel(led) in different areas and subjects, including leadership, sports, and politics. Show less

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