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Worm Loves Worm

J. J. Austrian - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know - who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of And Tango Makes Three and The Sissy...
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Heather Has Two Mommies

Leslea Newman - Alyson Books
Format: Paperback

Heather's favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, two eyes, two ears, two hands, and two feet. Heather also has two mommies, Mama Jane and Mamma Kate.
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Real Sisters Pretend

Megan Dowd Lambert - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Hardcover

NOW IN PAPERBACK Mia and Tayja pretend to be princesses on a perilous journey, but theres one thing they dont have to pretend. They know in their hearts that theyre real sisters despite being adopted. Playful and sweet, Real Sisters Pretend celebrates the wonderful variety of modern families,...
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The Tea Dragon Society

Katie O'Neill (Artist) - Oni Press
Format: Hardcover

From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons. After discovering a lost...
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George

Alex Gino - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants...
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Star-Crossed

Barbara Dee - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Mattie wrestles with her crush on Gemma as they participate in their school production of Romeo and Juliet in what School Library Journal calls "a fine choice for middle school libraries in need of accessible LGBTQ stories.". Twelve-year-old Mattie is thrilled...
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Pink Is for Boys

ROBB PEARLMAN - Running Press Kids
Format: Hardcover

An empowering and educational picture book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender. Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to...
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Julian Is a Mermaid

JESSICA LOVE - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

"A gem of a debut, Julin is a Mermaid is a beautifully illustrated celebration of individuality, love, and acceptance." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While...
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Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer - Chronicle Books
Format: Book

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make...
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One Family

George Shannon - Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015.
Format: Print book

Just how many things can "one" be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family.From veteran picture book author George Shannon and up-and-coming artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised...
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Jerome By Heart

Thomas Scotto - Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover

This story follows a little boy named Raphael, whose daily rhythm is steeped in his immense affection for his friend Jerome. The two boys share jokes and snacks and plan future adventures to the Himalayas. Even when Raphael's constant talk of Jerome is driving his parents crazy, he remains...
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Love, Penelope

Joanne Rocklin - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Penny is excited to welcome her new sibling, so throughout her mom's pregnancy she writes letters to it (not it, YOU!) . She introduces herself (Penelope, but she prefers "Penny") and their moms (Sammy and Becky) . She brags about their home city, Oakland,...
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The Pants Project

Cat Clarke - Sourcebooks Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his schools terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)...
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