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Book Cover for: March: Book One, John Lewis

March: Book One

John Lewis
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The Monarch School is one of our longest standing partners! This year, we are running our Adolescent Book Group programming in 6 of their classrooms, reaching 160 students! Jeffra Becknell's class will be starting the book "March: Book One" by John Lewis this week! https://t.co/RFz1L8dNRS

Paperback, 2013

$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Year We Learned to Fly, Jacqueline Woodson

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson
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This week’s #TitleTuesday spotlight features an engaging story that we’re currently reading in our Read Aloud Program: "The Year We Learned to Fly" by Jacqueline Woodson! Explore with us this beautiful and brilliant world of imagination in this stunning illustrated story! https://t.co/2sdxKWsHU2

Hardcover, 2022

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Marrow Thieves, Cherie Dimaline

The Marrow Thieves

Cherie Dimaline
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For this week's #TitleTuesday, we are excited to share "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline from our Treat Yo Shelf series! To learn more riveting journey of the Indigenous people in North America in this dystopian and dark world, visit: https://bit.ly/3tuW8f1 https://t.co/C6BaebOsKC

Paperback, 2017

$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller
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For this week's #TitleTuesday, we are excited to share a thrilling story from our Treat Yo'Shelf series, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller! Follow this romantic and action-packed tale filled with gods and heroes by visiting our Bookshop page: https://bit.ly/3IHlWLm https://t.co/zNVzZlHCpz

Paperback, 2012

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Patron Saints of Nothing, Randy Ribay

Patron Saints of Nothing

Randy Ribay
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This #TitleTuesday, we're excited to share one of our favorite books, "Patron Saints of Nothing," by Randy Ribay! Follow Jay, a Filipino-American teenager as he attempts to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder! To learn more, visit: https://t.co/tUYEKrhlyu https://t.co/fmDXNMGnJn

Paperback, 2020

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book, Andrea Beaty

Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book

Andrea Beaty
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This #TitleTuesday, we’re excited to share a favorite from our #ReadAloudProgram: "Aaron Slater, Illustrator" by Andrea Beaty! This empowering story is filled with beauty and imagination! We love seeing our learners discover the power of art and identity in this uplifting book! https://t.co/ln7UyhGQ8O

Hardcover, 2021

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Good Night, Irene, Luis Alberto Urrea

Good Night, Irene

Luis Alberto Urrea
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Unable to make this year’s Author's Luncheon? You can still purchase a virtual ticket that includes an autographed copy of Luis Alberto Urrea’s bestseller, "Good Night, Irene," and a recording of his conversation about the book with Seth Lerer! Visit: https://t.co/ma5qQXrIK4 https://t.co/XXlh5XKMlj

Hardcover, 2023

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner, Kwame Alexander

The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner

Kwame Alexander
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Happy #TitleTuesday! We are excited to share another title from our Treat Yo Shelf series: "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander. Follow Josh and Hordan in this story of basketball and heartache in this coming-of-age story! To learn more, visit: https://t.co/ynGfTXYgFB https://t.co/lK36RmjzUs

Paperback, 2019

$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Penguinaut!, Marcie Colleen

Penguinaut!

Marcie Colleen
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One of our favorite titles that we're currently reading in our summer programs is "Penguinaut" by Marcie Colleen. This story follows a small penguin with a big dream! To learn more about this captivating tale or purchase your own copy, visit: https://t.co/M7Q28Hyacz https://t.co/NQk66Pz1kE

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Book Cover for: Genesis Begins Again, Alicia D. Williams

Genesis Begins Again

Alicia D. Williams
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For this week's #TitleTuesday, we'd like to share a title we are reading in our Adolescent Book Group: "Genesis Begins Again" by Alicia D. Williams! This heartfelt story follows Genesis as she overcomes internalized racism and an abusive family to finally learn to love herself! https://t.co/rwBdZukaNY

Paperback, 2020

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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