by Katie Petruzziello · illustrated by Nadja Sarell
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Before Career Day, Mila tries out every dream job from dessert chef to rockstar ballerina. A fun, empowering book about dreaming big.
Mila is deaf, wears cochlear implants, and is determined to prove she can do things on her own. An empowering book about believing in yourself and asking for help.
Ricky can't roll like the other rocks, so his friends find a way to help. A rhyming story about inclusion that kids ask for again and again.
Allen Say tells how his grandfather traveled from Japan to America and felt torn between two homes. A Caldecott winner about belonging.
Dot helps a new student find her way, and the kindness spreads. A sweet story about how one kind act grows.
Harpreet chooses the color of his patka to match his mood, but a move to a new city makes it hard to feel bright. A gorgeous look at feelings, belonging, and Sikh culture.
Chrysanthemum loves her name until kids at school tease her. A classic about teasing, self worth, and the teacher who changes everything.
Aaron loves to draw but struggles to read, so a class storytelling assignment fills him with dread. A heartfelt Questioneers story about dyslexia, art, and finding your own way to tell a story.
Woolbur does everything his own way, even when the flock wants him to fit in. A funny celebration of being yourself.