14 Books in this collection
NEA Book of the Month Collection
All of the titles in this collection have been selected by the NEA since their Read Across America program began. Each month features one book for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. The titles were carefully selected by the NEA and align to a different theme for the month. For more information about NEA's Read Across America program, go to their website.
Books in This Collection
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A Sky That Sings
By Anita Sanchez, George Steele, Emily MendozaView DetailsMia, a blind girl who enjoys identifying birds by their distinct calls and songs, leads her aunt through the park on a bird-listening adventure!
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All Around Us
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsPaperback available January 27, 2026
This gorgeous picture book--winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor and American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Honor--celebrates the circles that surround us, in the sky, the earth, our neighborhoods, ourselves ... if we just dare to look for them.
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Finding the Music / En pos de la música
By Jennifer Torres, Renato AlarcãoView Details -
Juna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia Hoshino
Juna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoView DetailsDiscounted pricing is only valid via credit card checkout at leeandlow.com. Discounts cannot be applied to any books under the Bebop Books® imprint, and may not be combined with other offers.
From the creators of the award-winning picture book Juna's Jar, comes a new magical tale where Juna embarks on a journey to help her biggest hero--her Appa!
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Kiyoshi's Walk
By Mark Karlins, Nicole WongView DetailsWhere do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us--if we take the time to look.
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Midnight Teacher
Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret SchoolBy Janet Halfmann, London LaddView Details -
Safe Passage
By G. Neri, David BrameView DetailsFrom Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of Yummy G. Neri comes an epic journey across the South Side of Chicago for Darius, his little sister Cissy, and his best friend Booger as they set out to find an armored truck that has lost a payload of cash.
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Speculation
By Nisi ShawlView DetailsA wonderful middle-grade fantasy debut about Black families, family history, family curses ... and a really marvelous pair of spectacles.
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Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
By Supriya KelkarView DetailsIn 1857 India, 13-year-old Meera escapes a life she has no say in--and certain death on her husband's funeral pyre--only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When a rebellion against British colonizers spreads, she must choose between relative safety in a British household or standing up for herself and her people.
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The Doomsday Detectives
How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur ExtinctionBy Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Theo Nicole Lorenz
The Doomsday Detectives
How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur ExtinctionBy Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Theo Nicole LorenzView Details -
The Electric Slide and Kai
By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell JohnsonView DetailsKai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.
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The Everything I Have Lost
By Sylvia ZélenyThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
The Everything I Have Lost
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The Moonlit Vine
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie MayleView DetailsFourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?
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The Reel Wish
By Yamile Saied MéndezView DetailsAfter a panic attack prevents Florencia from performing as Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friend takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety as well as a troubled friendship.
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