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Chooch Helped

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz

Chooch Helped is a picture book that explores the universal frustrations and tender bonds of sibling life within a contemporary Cherokee family.

Pre-K - 3rd

Paka Paka Con La Papa

Written by Sara Andrea Fajardo and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa is a playful picture book biography that follows Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas on his high-altitude quest to find and preserve rare wild potatoes.

1st - 3rd

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes.

K - 3rd

The Dia de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family

Written by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre and Illustrated by Laura González

Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story...

1st - 4th

When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!

As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a...

Pre-K - 3rd

Shining Bright, Shining Black: Meeting 100 Inspiring Black Icons

Written by Jamia Wilson and Illustrated by Andrea Pippins

Shining Bright, Shining Black brings together the beloved, best‑selling collections Young, Gifted...

2nd - 5th

Aaron Slater, Illustrator

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it...

K - 2nd

Something Like Home

Written by Andrea Beatriz Arango

Titi Silvia leaves me by myself to unpack,
but it’s not like I brought a bunch of stuff.
How do you...

5th - 9th

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a...

K - 1st

AAALLIGATOR!

Written by Judith Henderson and Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to know...

Pre-K - 2nd

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th

Luli and the Language of Tea

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet...

Pre-K - 2nd

Baseballs Leading Lady

Written by Andrea Williams

Before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, Black athletes played in...

4th - 6th

Watercress

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Jason Chin

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2022. Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road.

Pre-K - 3rd

Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family

Written by Nelly Buchet and Illustrated by Andrea Zuill

Cat and Dog live with their human in a suburban house with a big backyard. Sure, they fight like...

Pre-K - 2nd

Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Kana Urbanowicz

Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following...

Pre-K - 3rd

Ada Twist, Scientist

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

This is a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use...

K - 2nd

DKfindout! Dinosaurs

Written by Andrea Mills

Discover dynamic dinosaurs with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations...

1st - 4th

DKfindout! Animals

Written by Andrea Mills

From the creators of DK findout!, the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting new book...

1st - 4th

DKfindout! Big Cats

Written by Andrea Mills

This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions...

1st - 4th

Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.

1st - 5th