Juvenile Fiction, People & Places, United States
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World of Water, World of Light
by Vicki Spandel
Amidst Maui’s white-sand beaches and sparkling blue waters, Mako’s life changes forever in one electrifying instant when she finds herself inches from a profoundly inquisitive young humpback, Koholā. The two lock eyes, forming a bond that...
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The North Shore Seasons
by Jessica Shade
In what season can you jump in a big pile of leaves? Or sled down a hill? Or splash in the puddles? Young children will delight in guessing the four seasons of the North Shore. Whether you live in Duluth or are enjoying a visit, it is the perfect...
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Saul the Baseball in the Big Game
by Kim LeBlanc
Saul the baseball in the big game is an action packed lyrical retelling of an important championship baseball game told by Saul, an animated baseball. Join Saul as he narrates the play by play of the biggest most important game he and his cast of...
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Pepe the Travelling Penguin Goes to Galveston
Exploring the Sights of Galveston Through the Eyes of a Small Penguin by Samuel Wurz
Join Pepe the Travelling Penguin as he goes on a new adventure and finds himself in Galveston, Texas with his human friend Leo. Pepe has never seen the ocean, spent time on a beach or met other penguins. Will this be the adventure to experience...
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Find Your Feather
by Aliann Goebel
I was encouraged to write and illustrate this book by an individual who is a Native American, who continues to honor and be involved with the people of his heritage. He has successfully blended his Native culture with the modern American world....
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The 16 Rule
by Evelyn Gonzalez
Fifteen-year-old Lucy Aceves lives in a cultural tug-of-war. She wants nothing more than to live a normal American teenage life. But her parents’ dumb “Sixteen Rule” and their Latin beliefs force her to tell lies to just about everyone. Lucy...
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The Squatters
by MK Staple
MK Staple’s novel, the Squatters borrows from her travels of the Smoky Mountains, Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach, and the Florida Gulf Coast. The main character Judas George is a tragic figure born of a seriously dysfunctional and poor family. A...
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