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Orange for the sunsets
By Tina Athaide. 2019
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Friendship stories, Multi-cultural fiction, Historical fiction
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
In alternating voices, friends Asha and Yesofu, one Indian and one African, find their world turned upside-down when Idi Amin…
decides to expel Asian Indians from Uganda in 1972. Winner of the 2020 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People. Grades 3-6. 2019.
Birdsong
By Julie Flett. 2019
Printbraille
General fiction, Family stories, Friendship stories
Human-transcribed braille
An American Indian Youth Literature Honor Title. “A beautiful, beautiful book about change, home, unexpected cross-generational friendships, time passing, and…
seasons. A warm and moving story with lovely, perfect illustrations.” —Baby Librarians. When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page. Winner of the 2020 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award.Available copies:
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48 Grasshopper Estates
By Erika Medina, Sara De Waal. 2021
Printbraille
Friendship stories, General fiction
Human-transcribed braille
A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of…
her own? Whether it’s a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal’s whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it.Available copies:
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Front desk (Front Desk #1)
By Kelly Yang. 2018
DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Friendship stories, Multi-cultural fiction, Family stories
Human-narrated audio
Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel…
in Southern California. Even though the owner, Mr. Yao, is mean and exploits their family, Mia plans on following her dreams. For grades 4-7. 2018