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Don't Forget: Daylight Saving Time, Nov. 3 A N E X T R A H O U R of sleep! Daylight saving time ends Nov. 3 — remember to shift your clock back an hour starting at 2 a.m. T A K E Y O U N G R E A D E R S on journeys of self-discovery and hope through the written word. Choose from the 2024 CTA California Reads selection of books — for all grade levels, and all vetted by teachers. Find the list at cta.org/careads. Among them: We March (written and illustrated by Shane W. Evans; early childhood level) powerfully recounts the historic March on Washington, DC, for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Told through the perspective of a young African American family, the book uses simple yet compelling illustrations to capture marchers' excitement and hope as they gather in the nation's capital to fight for equality and civil rights. The story culminates with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech, inspiring readers to believe in and strive for racial harmony. On Amazon. A First Time for Everything (by Dan Santat; middle school level) is a National Book Award winner that tells the story of a young boy who struggles with bullying and self-esteem. When he is sent on a summer trip to Europe, Dan initially feels out of place. However, as he travels through France, Germany, Switzerland and England, a series of first experiences teach him valuable lessons about friendship, courage and the importance of welcoming change. A funny and heartwarming look at the challenging yet life-changing middle school years. On Amazon. A modern fairy tale explores themes of identity and belonging. In From Tokyo with Love (by Sarah Kuhn; high school), biracial orphan Rika lives in LA's Little Tokyo with two bossy cousins, has a demanding job in the family business, and can't shake the feeling that she doesn't quite belong. When she sees a famous actress at a festival, she becomes convinced that the woman is her long-lost mother. With the help of cute actor Hank Chen and a mysterious stranger, Rika tries to learn the truth about her past while navigating the complexities of love, family and self-discovery. On Amazon. R ea d , P l ay , L ove 10 cta.org In the Know N E W S & N O T E S