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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be an Ally Books

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Be an Ally

10,000 Dresses 

By Marcus EwertTriangle Square

Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself.

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Be an Ally, Be Prepared

A Very Special Critter

By Mercer MayerRandom House Children's Books

Little Critter meets a student named Alex who uses a wheelchair. Before long, Little Critter learns Alex is just like everyone else, and they become the best of friends!

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Be an Ally

Ahora me llamo Luisa: una tierna historia sobre el género y la Amistad

By Jessica WaltonAlgar Editorial

Solo uno mismo sabe que es y cómo se siente, y ante eso, lo más importante de todo es la amistad. Una historia conmovedora, dulce y tierna sobre ser uno mismo.

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Be an Ally

Chrysanthemum

By Kevin HenkesGreenwillow Books

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

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Be an Ally, Be Polite

Do Unto Otters

By Laurie KellerHenry Holt and Co.

Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of the golden rule.

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Be an Ally

I Am One: A Book of Action

By Susan VerdeAbrams Books for Young Readers

One child who wants to make a difference joins with another and, through a series of simple actions and others’ help, succeeds in making the world a better place.

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Be an Ally, Be a Leader

I Walk With Vanessa

By Kerascoët Schwartz & Wade Books

When an elementary school girl witnesses a classmate being bullied, she feels helpless and angry that she doesn’t know how to help.

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Be an Ally

In Our Mothers’ House

By Patricia PolaccoPhilomel Books

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. But some of the other families don’t accept them. They say they are different.

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