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ALA 2021 Notable Picture Books

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American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2021 list of Notable Children’s Books. Those listed here are the picture books of special interest, quality, creativity and value.

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Above the Rim

Above the Rim

How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

by Bryant, Jen

eBook - 2020

In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s. In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s. Show less

In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s. In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s. Show less

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All Because You Matter

All Because You Matter

by Charles, Tami

Book - 2020

In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth. In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth. Show less

In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth. In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth. Show less

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The Bear in My Family

The Bear in My Family

by Tatsukawa, Maya

Book - 2020

Living with a loud, messy, and bossy bear seems impossible, but it turns out they can be the best part of the family. (Geisel Honor Book) Living with a loud, messy, and bossy bear seems impossible, but it turns out they can be the best part of the family. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

Living with a loud, messy, and bossy bear seems impossible, but it turns out they can be the best part of the family. (Geisel Honor Book) Living with a loud, messy, and bossy bear seems impossible, but it turns out they can be the best part of the family. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

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Black Is A Rainbow Color

Black Is A Rainbow Color

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2020

Black is a color, but it is also much more. In this stunning anthem, a girl meditates on the meaning of "black," especially Black as identity, community, history, and rich cultural tradition. Black is a color, but it is also much more. In this stunning anthem, a girl meditates on the meaning of "black," especially Black as identity, community, history, and rich cultural tradition. Show less

Black is a color, but it is also much more. In this stunning anthem, a girl meditates on the meaning of "black," especially Black as identity, community, history, and rich cultural tradition. Black is a color, but it is also much more. In this stunning anthem, a girl meditates on the meaning of "black," especially Black as identity, community, history, and rich cultural tradition. Show less

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The Camping Trip

The Camping Trip

by Mann, Jennifer K.

Book - 2020

Ernestine goes on her first overnight camping trip. Hiking is tiring and swimming in the lake is scary, but Ernestine faces her fears and overcomes homesickness with her cousin's help. Ernestine goes on her first overnight camping trip. Hiking is tiring and swimming in the lake is scary, but Ernestine faces her fears and overcomes homesickness with her cousin's help. Show less

Ernestine goes on her first overnight camping trip. Hiking is tiring and swimming in the lake is scary, but Ernestine faces her fears and overcomes homesickness with her cousin's help. Ernestine goes on her first overnight camping trip. Hiking is tiring and swimming in the lake is scary, but Ernestine faces her fears and overcomes homesickness with her cousin's help. Show less

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Cat Dog Dog

Cat Dog Dog

The Story of A Blended Family

by Buchet, Nelly

Book - 2020

Told through humorous illustrations and only the words “cat” and “dog,” two pets reluctantly accept a third pet into their family through their owners’ marriage. Told through humorous illustrations and only the words “cat” and “dog,” two pets reluctantly accept a third pet into their family through their owners’ marriage. Show less

Told through humorous illustrations and only the words “cat” and “dog,” two pets reluctantly accept a third pet into their family through their owners’ marriage. Told through humorous illustrations and only the words “cat” and “dog,” two pets reluctantly accept a third pet into their family through their owners’ marriage. Show less

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The Cat Man of Aleppo

The Cat Man of Aleppo

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2020

War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city. (Caldecott Honor Book) War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city. (Caldecott Honor Book) War-torn Aleppo is given hope from Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel’s humanitarian efforts to care for the deserted cats in the city. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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Digging for Words

Digging for Words

José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built

by Kunkel, Angela Burke

Book - 2020

José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays. José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays. Show less

José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays. José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays. Show less

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2020

In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away. In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away. Show less

In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away. In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away. Show less

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Honeybee

Honeybee

The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2020

The life cycle of a worker honeybee, including the many roles she plays within her colony, unfold alongside detailed, closeup illustrations. (Sibert Medal Book) The life cycle of a worker honeybee, including the many roles she plays within her colony, unfold alongside detailed, closeup illustrations. (Sibert Medal Book) Show less

The life cycle of a worker honeybee, including the many roles she plays within her colony, unfold alongside detailed, closeup illustrations. (Sibert Medal Book) The life cycle of a worker honeybee, including the many roles she plays within her colony, unfold alongside detailed, closeup illustrations. (Sibert Medal Book) Show less

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I Am Every Good Thing

I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2020

This first-person affirmation celebrates Black boys and validates their right to be proud of themselves and deserving of respect, love, and joy. This first-person affirmation celebrates Black boys and validates their right to be proud of themselves and deserving of respect, love, and joy. Show less

This first-person affirmation celebrates Black boys and validates their right to be proud of themselves and deserving of respect, love, and joy. This first-person affirmation celebrates Black boys and validates their right to be proud of themselves and deserving of respect, love, and joy. Show less

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I Talk Like A River

I Talk Like A River

by Scott, Jordan

Book - 2020

A young person with a stutter feels isolated. His father helps him understand that his speech moves like the ebb and flow of the river, giving him a new understanding of his way of speaking. A young person with a stutter feels isolated. His father helps him understand that his speech moves like the ebb and flow of the river, giving him a new understanding of his way of speaking. Show less

A young person with a stutter feels isolated. His father helps him understand that his speech moves like the ebb and flow of the river, giving him a new understanding of his way of speaking. A young person with a stutter feels isolated. His father helps him understand that his speech moves like the ebb and flow of the river, giving him a new understanding of his way of speaking. Show less

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If You Take Away the Otter

If You Take Away the Otter

by Buhrman-Deever, Susannah

Book - 2020

What happens to an entire habitat when a single element is depleted by hunters? Through striking illustrations, the role of sea otters over time in the Pacific Coast of North America is explored in detail. What happens to an entire habitat when a single element is depleted by hunters? Through striking illustrations, the role of sea otters over time in the Pacific Coast of North America is explored in detail. Show less

What happens to an entire habitat when a single element is depleted by hunters? Through striking illustrations, the role of sea otters over time in the Pacific Coast of North America is explored in detail. What happens to an entire habitat when a single element is depleted by hunters? Through striking illustrations, the role of sea otters over time in the Pacific Coast of North America is explored in detail. Show less

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Julián at the Wedding (Read Along)

Julián at the Wedding (Read Along)

Streaming Video - 2020

Julian's artistic flare for fashion and innovation save the day at a wedding when his friend, Marisol ruins her dress. This celebration of individuality and love welcomes all. Julian's artistic flare for fashion and innovation save the day at a wedding when his friend, Marisol ruins her dress. This celebration of individuality and love welcomes all. Show less

Julian's artistic flare for fashion and innovation save the day at a wedding when his friend, Marisol ruins her dress. This celebration of individuality and love welcomes all. Julian's artistic flare for fashion and innovation save the day at a wedding when his friend, Marisol ruins her dress. This celebration of individuality and love welcomes all. Show less

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Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures

Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures

by Springstubb, Tricia

Book - 2020

When neighbors Khalil and Mr. Hagerty search for buried treasure in the yard and garden one hot day, they find nothing. The next day, the friends secretly hide something for the other to find. When neighbors Khalil and Mr. Hagerty search for buried treasure in the yard and garden one hot day, they find nothing. The next day, the friends secretly hide something for the other to find. Show less

When neighbors Khalil and Mr. Hagerty search for buried treasure in the yard and garden one hot day, they find nothing. The next day, the friends secretly hide something for the other to find. When neighbors Khalil and Mr. Hagerty search for buried treasure in the yard and garden one hot day, they find nothing. The next day, the friends secretly hide something for the other to find. Show less

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Lift

Lift

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2020

Iris loves to push the elevator buttons. When she takes a discarded button home, she discovers it opens doors to new worlds that she shares with her brother. Iris loves to push the elevator buttons. When she takes a discarded button home, she discovers it opens doors to new worlds that she shares with her brother. Show less

Iris loves to push the elevator buttons. When she takes a discarded button home, she discovers it opens doors to new worlds that she shares with her brother. Iris loves to push the elevator buttons. When she takes a discarded button home, she discovers it opens doors to new worlds that she shares with her brother. Show less

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Me & Mama

Me & Mama

by Cabrera, Cozbi A

Book - 2020

Lyrical prose and captivating paintings chronicle a day in the life of a mother and daughter and celebrate their special bond. (Caldecott Honor Book) Lyrical prose and captivating paintings chronicle a day in the life of a mother and daughter and celebrate their special bond. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

Lyrical prose and captivating paintings chronicle a day in the life of a mother and daughter and celebrate their special bond. (Caldecott Honor Book) Lyrical prose and captivating paintings chronicle a day in the life of a mother and daughter and celebrate their special bond. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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The Most Beautiful Thing

The Most Beautiful Thing

by Kao Kalia Yang

eBook - 2020

In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love. In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love. Show less

In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love. In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love. Show less

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Nana Akua Goes to School

Nana Akua Goes to School

by Walker, Tricia Elam

Book - 2020

Zura’s grandmother is her favorite person, but she’s concerned that on Grandparent’s Day her classmates will not understand and laugh at the Adinkra marks...Show more Zura’s grandmother is her favorite person, but she’s concerned that on Grandparent’s Day her classmates will not understand and laugh at the Adinkra marks on her Grandmother’s face. Nana Akua paves the way for understanding when she shares the stories of her culture. Show less

Zura’s grandmother is her favorite person, but she’s concerned that on Grandparent’s Day her classmates will not understand and laugh at the Adinkra marks...Show more Zura’s grandmother is her favorite person, but she’s concerned that on Grandparent’s Day her classmates will not understand and laugh at the Adinkra marks on her Grandmother’s face. Nana Akua paves the way for understanding when she shares the stories of her culture. Show less

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Ohana Means Family

Ohana Means Family

by Loomis, Ilima

Book - 2020

Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi. Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi. Show less

Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi. Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi. Show less

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The Oldest Student

The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita L.

Book - 2020

Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. Show less

Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. Show less

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One Little Bag : An Amazing Journey

One Little Bag : An Amazing Journey

by Cole, Henry

eBook - 2020

This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow. This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow. Show less

This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow. This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow. Show less

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Our Friend Hedgehog

Our Friend Hedgehog

The Story of Us

by Castillo, Lauren

Book - 2020

A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures. A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures. Show less

A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures. A friendship of two animals is challenged when a storm separates them and Hedgehog must find his friend Mutty with the help of compassionate forest creatures. Show less

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Outside in

Outside in

by Underwood, Deborah

Book - 2020

This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside. (Caldecott Honor Book) This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside. (Caldecott Honor Book) This picture book explores the ever-present lure of the outdoors as it appears at our windows and tempts us with sounds and fragrances, even as we spend most of our time inside. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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Overground Railroad

Overground Railroad

The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

by Taylor, Candacy A

Book - 2020

Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window. Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window. Show less

Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window. Told in verse and set during the Great Migration, a family journeying north experiences changing societal differences that are mirrored in the changing landscape outside the train’s window. Show less

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