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George https://www.amazon.com/George-Alex-Gino/dp/0545812542 Gino, A.  (2015).  George.   New York, NY:  Scholastic Press. Summary:  Melissa is a trans girls ready to tell the world about her desire to express herself the way she has always felt.  Trying to hide her feelings and curiosities becomes easier after she shares information about herself to her family, close friend Kelly, and soon her school mates.  Although not easily done, Melissa still has obstacles to overcome one day at a time. Response:  George  is a "progressive middle school fiction novel" as stated by www.alexgino.com website.  There will be another book out soon by Alex Gino next year. Visit Alex Gino's website and learn more about the author. http://www.alexgino.com/george/ Rosa https://www.amazon.com/Rosa-Nikki-Giovanni/dp/0312376022 Giovanni, N.  (2005).  Rosa.   New York, NY:  Henry Holt and Company. ...

10 Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Books  2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner https://www.amazon.com/Trombone-Shorty-Troy-Andrews/dp/1419714651 Andrews, T.  and Collier, B.  (2015).  Trombone Shorty.   New York, NY:  Abrams Books for Young Readers. Summary:  Biography of how a young boy acquired his nickname.  Influenced by great musicians in the South, Trombone Shorty would play and walk along side his fellow musicians in parades and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans. Response:  The exposure Trombone Shorty had around him seemed to be a huge factor in his success as a professional musician today. Learn more about Trombone Shorty!! http://www.tromboneshorty.com/ 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award  Winner   https://www.amazon.com/Firebird-Misty-Copeland/dp/0399166157 Copeland, M.  and Myers, C.  (2014).  Firebird .  New York, NY:  G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for ...

Woollvin, B. (2016).  Little Red.   London, England:  Two Hoots. Summary:  A classic fairy tale of Red Riding Hood who is not so naive as her other tales in former story books.  Red is clever, speechless on some pages, and obviously knows how to take care of herself.  Repetition of the phrase " but not this little girl", adds to the minimal use of color choices that make a big impression in the book. Response:  Kids will be glued to the page and will offer their inferences on their own. I love this book trailer!!  It sets the perfect tone for the book. https://vimeo.com/160356197 Brown, M. W. and  Robinson, C. (2016). The Dead Bird.    New York, NY :   Harper. Summary:   Children come together to care for an animal that has died.  Their love for life and the remembrance of familiar burial practices is evident in the text.  The new illustrations give life to the b...