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Kansas, Missouri (KS/MO)

Simply Skye

Amicus Publishing

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Avi's doll Skye is not a boy or a girl. Neither is Avi. But what will their family think? Avi uses Skye to explore gender expression and identity and also to discover how their family will react to Avi's own nonbinary identity. Breaking gender stereotypes, Avi's clothing choices and actions show their brother, sister, and parents who they really are as their family gradually understands and accepts Avi's identity.

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A picture book that helps parents and guardians navigate the difficult task of explaining early pregnancy loss to young readers. The protagonist, Max, accompanied by his stuffed animal, Mink, begins to understand what has made his mother sad. Through her grief, his mother responds, "Sometimes a baby returns to be with God." Max's imagery and ideas offer a gentle springboard to discuss with children and the adults who love them the broader concepts surrounding grief and recovery.

Why is Mommy Crying? -explaining early pregnancy to young children

Mac and Cheese are the class guinea pigs, and Oliver is their biggest fan. So he watches them to learn how he can be a good friend. But while snuggling might be fine for guinea pigs, Oliver's classmates don't like him getting into their personal space bubbles. With the help of his teacher and classmates, Oliver learns that being a friend means respecting personal space.

Written by Jolene Gutiérrez and Illustrated by Heather Bell

Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader

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fall, autumn, twins, school, school bus, backpack, leaves, running, moods, excited, the blues

books, creativity, window, plants, fire, imaginary character

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Mother, baby, rocking chair, porch, spring, plants, ferns, 1970s

lizards, picnic, bike, bicycle, children, riding bikes, snail, boots

Love, friends, cafeteria, LGBT, rainbow, crush, LBGTQIA+, sharing, lunch, lunchroom, school

pirates, doll, toys, construction, grass, outside, treasure, fighting, map, football, boys, siblings, pirate, Simply Skye

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