⬇️ Author Karen M. Greenwald shares about their picture book THE MUD ANGELS: HOW STUDENTS SAVED THE CITY OF FLORENCE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for anyone who loves an internationally relevant true story about the power of youth, community harmony, volunteerism, the importance of art and history, and hope."

📚 "This book can also be used for discussions about the environment, showing respect of/for others, giving back, and the fact that, as one child who heard a reading of the book said, "...kids can change the world!"

Author: Karen M. Greenwald

Illustrator: Olga Lee

Publisher: Albert Whitman

Publication Date: 4.4.24

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⬇️ Author Stephanie Ellen Sy shares about their picture book A ROOF!

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for children to explore:

Community resilience

Natural disasters

Filipino culture

Neighbor cooperation

The power of helping others"

📚 "This book can also be used for learning about:

Natural disasters

Community service and mutual aid

Filipino culture and bayanihan tradition

Problem-solving and teamwork

Diversity and representation"

 

Author: Stephanie Ellen Sy

Illustrator: Daniel Tingcungco

Publisher: Kokila

Publication Date/Year: September 17, 2024

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⬇️ Author Katie Lee Reinert shares about their picture book READY TO SMILE AGAIN.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for talking about loss and moving on in an approachable way with a touch of humor to make it more accessible for kids."

📚 "This book can also be used to highlight the power of friendship, community, and coming together to support one another."

Author: Katie Lee Reinert

Illustrator: Sara Aziz

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date: March 11, 2025

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⬇️ Author Bonni Goldberg shares about their picture book DOÑA GRACIA SAVED WORLDS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for discovering a little known mighty woman from history."

📚 "This book can also be used to explore identity, community, and the idea that every person is like a whole world."

Author: Bonni Goldberg

Illustrator: Alida Massari

Publisher: Karben

Publication Date/Year: December 2023

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📌 www.bonnigoldberg.com

📌 www.facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks 

📌 www.instagram.com/goldbergbonni