Alexandra Penfold
Ages 3–8
Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.
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A bright classroom anthem where belonging is the plot — perfect first-week-of-school energy.
Ages 3–8. Teachers stocking a starter shelf; families easing first-day nerves.
Ask: Who in this book feels like you? Who feels new?
Make a “welcome” drawing of your real classroom or home — who belongs in the picture?
Two titles that deepen the same conversation.
Ages 8–12
Class Act"Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to ...
Ages 13+
Dragon HoopsIn his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories—comic book stories, in particular.
Ages 8–12
InvisibleThis Breakfast Club--inspired story by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of Concealed, and Gabriela Epstein, illustrator of two Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel adaptations, is a must-have graphic novel about unexpected ...
Ages 3–8
IslandbornAs she draws closer to the heart of her family's story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela's words: “Just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you.” Gloriously illustrated and lyrically written, ...
Ages 3–8
Just Ask!As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do ...
Ages 3–8
Last Stop on Market StreetEvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty -- and fun -- in their routine and the world around them.
Ages 8–12
Look Both WaysThis story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy— Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up.
Ages 8–12
MelissaDenn alle um sie herum denken, dass George ein Junge ist, weil sie einen Jungskörper, eine Jungsfrisur und einen Jungsnamen hat. Fast verzweifelt sie daran! Denn sie ist ein Mädchen! Und sie möchte Melissa heißen!
