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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

Super Manny Stands Up!

By Kelly DiPucchioSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The story of a brave little raccoon named Manny, whose superhero games at home give him unexpected strength at school when he puts on his invisible cape to stand up to a bully.

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Be an Ally, Be Persistent

Thank You, Mr. Falker

By Patricia PolaccoPhilomel Books

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

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Be an Ally

The Invisible Boy

By Trudy LudwigKnopf Books for Young Readers

Brian has always felt invisible at school, but when a new student, Justin, arrives, everything changes.

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Be an Ally, Be a Leader, Be Kind

Tilt Your Head, Rosie the Red

By Rosemary McCarneySecond Story Press

When her friend Fadimata is being bullied, Rosie comes up with a surprising plan to help her friend.

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Be a Neighbor, Be an Ally

Uncle Bobby’s Wedding

By Sarah S. BrannenLittle Bee Books

Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby–and Uncle Jamie.

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Be a Leader, Be Responsible, Be an Ally

We March

By Shane EvansRoaring Brook Press

Illustrations and simple text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a historic speech.

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Be an Ally, Be Kind

We’re All Wonders 

By R. J. PalacioKnopf Books for Young Readers

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity.

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Be an Ally

Willow Finds a Way

By Lana ButtonKids Can Press

Shy, quiet Willow silently wishes she could find a way to say no to her bossy classmate Kristabelle’s demands, but the words never seem to come when she needs them.

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