Every Jacqueline Woodson picture book on our list.
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5 books
Kids who feel different, from their lunches to their summers, discover that sharing their stories helps them find each other. A gorgeous read for starting school and building belonging.
Chloe and her friends ignore the new girl Maya, and when Maya moves away, Chloe realizes it's too late to make it right. A powerful, honest story that sparks real conversations about kindness.
Gia isn't thrilled about the new baby everyone keeps talking about. An honest, loving story about jealousy and family change.
Jacqueline Woodson traces her family's history through generations of quilts that once guided people to freedom. A beautiful Newbery Honor picture book.
Two siblings stuck inside on a rainy day remember their grandmother's advice to lift their arms and use their imaginations. A lyrical, hopeful book about resilience from Jacqueline Woodson.