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1) Wonder

Author

Palacio, R. J

Series

Brilliance Audio on compact disc
Wonder

Language

English

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Formats

Book, Audio, Book on CD, eBook, Kindle, Playaway, Read Along, Wonderbook

Description

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Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

2) The wishing flower

Author

Irving, A. J

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

Description

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"An LGBTQ-inclusive story about understanding your peers, your feelings, and yourself, The Wishing Flower is a love letter to longing, belonging, and longing to belong. Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the...

3) Picture day

Author

Sax, Sarah

Series

Brinkley yearbooks volume 1

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

Formats

Book, Book with Media, Graphic Novel

Description

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"Viv never looks forward to picture day. Her mom always makes her wear a boring braid, and no one at school notices her--aside from her two best friends, Milo and Al, of course. But enough is enough. This year, Viv is taking matters into her own hands. Literally. Enter: a pair of scissors. And, well, a new hairstyle. Just in time for photos! Suddenly Viv is an overnight trendsetter at Brinkley Middle School. Everyone wants her help planning their...