Title | Annotation | Publisher | Copyright | Author | Illustrator | Grade Level Span | Language | Genre | Classification | Culture | Topic | Discipline | Standard | Award |
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A Library | In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape. | Versify | 2022 | Nikki Giovanni | Erin Robinson | K thru 2 | English | Fiction, Poetry | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Black/African American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies | English-Language Arts/General | ||
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn | Discover how changes to the Elwha River harmed the ecosystem but through persistence, cooperation, and advocacy it was renewed and restored. | Lerner Publishing Group | 2022 | Patricia Newman | Natasha Donovan | K thru 2, 3 thru 5 | English | Nonfiction | Picture Book | Native American | American History, Earth Science, Life Science (Biology) | History/Social Science, Science | Orbis Pictus Award, Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award Honor | |
All Are Neighbors | Moving to a new place can be hard, but when your neighbors welcome you with open arms, there are so many things to discover and celebrate. | Knopf Books for Young Readers | 2022 | Alexandra Penfold | Suzanne Kaufman | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book, Rhyming Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Be A Bridge | Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can be a bridge, from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset. | Carolrhoda | 2022 | Irene Latham | Nabila Adoni | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book, Rhyming Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | Health, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Can I Be Your Dog? | A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters from a dog as he seeks a forever home! It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication. | Random House Books for Young Readers | 2018 | Troy Cummings | K thru 2 | English | Fiction, Humor | Easy Reader, Picture Book | English-Language Arts/General, Global Social Issues | English-Language Arts/General | ||||
Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of | Emmy Noether is not pretty, quiet or good at housework — all the things a girl of her time is expected to be. What she is, though, is brilliant at math. And when she grows up, she skirts the rules to first study math at a university and then teach it. She also helps to solve of the most pressing mathematical and physics problems of the day. And though she doesn't get much credit during her lifetime, her discoveries continue to influence how we understand the world today. | Kids Can Press | 2020 | Helaine Becker | Kari Rust | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography, Nonfiction | Picture Book | Western European | English-Language Arts/General, Global Historical Events and Figures, International Studies/World History, Mathematics, Physical Science (Chemistry and Physics), Women's Studies | English-Language Arts/General , Mathematics, Science | ||
Eyes That Speak to the Stars | A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. | HarperCollins | 2022 | Joanna Ho | Dung Ho | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | South Asian | English-Language Arts/General | |||
Gigi and Ojiji | Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji—Japanese grandpa—to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? | HarperCollins | 2022 | Melissa Iwai | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Japanese/Japanese American | English-Language Arts/General | Theodor Seuss Geisel Award | |||
Harvest Days: Giving Thanks Around the World | Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Lyrical, rhyming text and lush, detailed artwork from Italian artist Martina Peluso immerse young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world. | Barefoot Books | 2022 | Kate DePalma | Martina Peluso | K thru 2 | English | Nonfiction | Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, International Studies/World History, Lifestyles Around the World, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Have You Ever Seen a Flower? | This enchanting picture book explores the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses--from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes--revealing how a single flower can expand one's perspective in incredible ways. | Chronicle Books | 2021 | Shawn Harris | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | Life Science (Biology) | English-Language Arts/General | Caldecott Honor | |||
How to Wear a Sari | When a little girl tires of being treated like she's too little, she sets out to prove to her family that she can do anything she puts her mind to… including putting on a colorful, twinkly, silky sari. Sure, they're long and unwieldy--but that only means her family will be even more impressed when she puts it on all by herself. | Versify | 2021 | Darshana Khiani | Joanne Lew-Vriethoff | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | East Indian/East Indian American, South Asian | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, International Studies/World History, Lifestyles Around the World, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Hundred Years of Happiness | This book showcases the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring. | Harpercollins Publishing | 2022 | Thanhha Lai | Huynh Kim | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Vietnamese/Vietnamese American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, International Studies/World History, Lifestyles Around the World, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | English-Language Arts/General | ||
I Am One: A Book of Action | One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you. | Abrams Books for Young Readers | 2020 | Susan Verde | Peter H. Reynolds | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Concept Book, Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Social Institutions, Global Social Issues, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | Health, History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
I Forgive Alex: A Simple Story About Understanding | Alex's enthusiasm and energy can sometimes be a challenge for his classmates. He loves to play ball on the playground with his friends, but when his rambunctious behavior inadvertently upsets one of the other students, he finds himself at odds with the whole class. In a story that sees the perspective of both sides, Alex learns quickly that the right thing to do is say he's sorry, leaving it up to his friend to find the compassion and empathy to accept it. | Random House Studio | 2022 | #NAME? | Sebastien Cosset | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book, Wordless Book | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | English-Language Arts/General | |||
Josie Dances | Josie dreams of dancing at next summer's powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress, a shawl, a cape, leggings, moccasins, and, perhaps most important of all, her spirit name. To gather all these essential pieces, she calls on her mom, her aunty, her kookum, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. | Minnesota Historical Society PR | 2021 | Denis Lajimodiere | Angela Erdrich | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | Dance, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Lifestyles Around the World, Physical Fitness, Women's Studies | Physical Education, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Just Like Grandma | Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance--and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together, Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma. | Heartdrum | 2023 | Kim Rogers | Julie Flett | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | Native American | English-Language Arts/General | |||
Justice Is...: A Guide for Young Truth Seekers | In clear and simple language, Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explains what justice is and what it takes to achieve it for even the youngest readers. Drawing on examples of historic justice seekers whose deeds best demonstrate those attributes by asking hard questions, keeping an open mind, defending the truth, and using their voices and their bodies to fight injustice—such as Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, Malala Yousafzai, and many others, this timely book is perfect for exploring the concept of justice. | Crown Books for Young Readers | 2022 | Preet Bharara | Sue Cornelison | K thru 2 | English | Nonfiction | Picture Book | Multicultural | American History, Diversity, Global Historical Events and Figures, Global Social Issues, Government and Politics, Law and Legal Studies | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Keepeunumuk: Weeachumun's Thanksgiving Story | "The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Wee√¢chumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving." | Charlesbridge Publishing | 2022 | Alexis Bunten, Anthony Perry, Danielle Greendeer | Gary Meeches Sr. | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Life Science (Biology), Personal and Community Health | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LBGTQ+ Leaders | Kind Like Marsha celebrates 14 amazing and inspirational LGBTQ+ people throughout history. Fan favorites like Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Audre Lorde are joined by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, and more in this striking collection. With a focus on a positive personality attribute of each of the historical figures, readers will be encouraged to be brave like the Ugandan activist fighting for LGBTQ+ rights against all odds and to be kind like Marsha P. Johnson who took care of her trans community on the New York City streets. | Running Press Kids | 2022 | Sarah Prager | Cheryl Thuesday | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Historical Events and Figures, Gender/Sexuality | English-Language Arts/General | ||
Kindergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day | Leo, a quiet kid who is not ready for his first day of kindergarten, ends up having a great day when he makes a kindness pledge and discovers he knows a lot about being kind to others. | Random House Studio | 2022 | Vera Ahiyya | Joey Chou | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | Health, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion | From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn't hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too. | Dial Books | 2022 | Shannon Stocker | Devon Holzwarth | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Western European | English-Language Arts/General, Music, Women's Studies | Visual and Performing Arts, English-Language Arts/General | Schneider Family Award | |
Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! | Bo wants to find the perfect container to show off his traditional marbles for the Cherokee National Holiday in this exploration of volume and capacity. | Charlesbridge Publishing | 2021 | Art Coulson | Madelyn Goodnight | K thru 2 | English, Cherokee | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mathematics, Measurement & Geometry (Geometry), Number Sense | English-Language Arts/General , Mathematics | ||
Luli and the Language of Tea | When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English, neither can anyone else. That's when she has a brilliant idea to host a tea party and bring them all together. | Neal Porter Books | 2022 | Andrea Wang | Hyewon Yum | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Chinese/Chinese American, Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Immigration/Migration, Lifestyles Around the World | English-Language Arts/General | ||
Magnolia Flower | Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, Magnolia Flower is a girl with a vibrant spirit. Not to be deterred by rigid ways of the world, she longs to connect with others, who too long for freedom. She finds this in a young man of letters who her father disapproves of. In her quest to be free, Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one can be when leading with one's heart. | Harpercollins Publishing | 2022 | Ibram X. Kendi, Zora Neale Hurston | Loveis Wise | K thru 2 | English | Fairy Tale, Folklore | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Black/African American, Indigenous Peoples, Native American | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle | For one little girl, there's no place she'd rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it's tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. | Candlewick Press | 2022 | Nina LaCour | Kaylani Juanita | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, Women's Studies, Gender/Sexuality | English-Language Arts/General | ||
No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Ruth Bader Ginsburg may be one of the most respected women in the United States, but her recognition is nothing short of hard-won. For years before becoming a justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth had to fight the notion that being female meant that she was less smart, less qualified, and less worthy of attention than her male counterparts. Throughout college, law school, and her work life, she faced discrimination—because she was a woman. | Harpercollins Publishers | 2018 | Kathleen Krull | Nancy Zhang | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Jewish/Jewish American | English-Language Arts/General, Global Historical Events and Figures, Government and Politics, Law and Legal Studies, Women's Studies | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
On the Trapline | A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. | Tundra Books | 2021 | David A. Robertson | Julie Flett | K thru 2 | English, Cree | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Lifestyles Around the World, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | English-Language Arts/General | ||
One Boy Watching | The experience of a long school bus ride is seen through the eyes of a rural boy who is the first student to board on his route. “One boy. Waiting. For two bright headlights. Bus Number Four. Three big steps up.” From his seat he watches the view out the window, seeing trees, deer, cars, sunflowers, and an infinite sky. Eventually 48 kids arrive at school, and later in the day they get back on the bus for the trip home. Everything is described numerically, as this observant child, who has light skin and black hair, contemplates the landscape of his daily routine. Vibrant colors and a childlike sensibility infuse the introspective text with an upbeat energy. | Chronicle Books | 2022 | Grant Snider | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Concept Book, Picture Book | English-Language Arts/General | |||||
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment | When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald's transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama ... She saw dynamic self-assurance. She saw truth and beauty. She saw a queen. But most importantly, Parker saw Her hopes. Her dreams, Her power. Her promise. Herself. | Aladdin | 2019 | Jessica Curry, Parker Curry | Brittany Jackson | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Black/African American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Visual Arts | Visual and Performing Arts, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Patchwork | In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today's quiet empath might be tomorrow's great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written. | GP Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers | 2022 | Matt De La Pena | Corinna Luyken | K thru 2 | English | Poetry | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | English-Language Arts/General | ||
Powwow Day | Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again. | Charlesbridge Publishing | 2022 | Traci Sorell | Madelyn Goodnight | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | Dance, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, Personal and Community Health, Religion/Spirituality | Visual and Performing Arts, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Riley Reynolds Slays the Play | It's one hour until the curtain goes up, and nonbinary fourth-grader Riley and their classmates just had a disastrous dress rehearsal. How can they fix everything in time? Riley and their classmates find out that there are many ways to solve a problem, especially when the clock is ticking and fun is on the line! | Stone Arch Books | 2022 | Jay Albee | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Early Chapter Book | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Theatre, Gender/Sexuality | English-Language Arts/General | ||||
Saturday at the Food Pantry | Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes? | Albert Whitman & Company | 2021 | Diane O'Neill | Brizida Magro | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book, Rhyming Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Social Issues, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, Personal and Community Health | Health, History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story about Gilbert Baker | "Gilbert Baker always knew he wanted a life full of color and sparkle. In his small, gray, flat Kansas hometown, he helped his grandma sew and created his own art whenever he could. It wasn't easy; life tried over and over again to make Gilbert conform. But his sparkle always shone through. He dreamed of someday going somewhere as vibrant and colorful as he was. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco during the gay rights movement of the 1970s, Gilbert's story unfolds just like the flag he created: in a riot of color, joy, and pride. Today the flag is everywhere, even in the small town where Gilbert grew up!" | Magination Press | 2018 | Gayle E. Pitman | Holly Clifton-Brown | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Multicultural | American History, Diversity, Visual Arts, Gender/Sexuality | History/Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts, English-Language Arts/General | ||
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman | When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. And she never thought she'd be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. | Harpercollins Publishers | 2021 | Nancy K. Mays, Sharice Davids | Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Government and Politics, Law and Legal Studies, Women's Studies, Gender/Sexuality | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference | This book features women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them “no” and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain. | Philomel Books | 2022 | Chelsea Clinton | Alexandra Boiger | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography | Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Historical Events and Figures, Women's Studies | History/Social Science, Science | ||
Still This Love Goes On | Based on Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett's breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again. | Greystone Kids | 2022 | Buffy Sainte-Marie | Julie Flett | Preschool/Pre thru K, K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book, Rhyming Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Lifestyles Around the World, Music, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | History/Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts, English-Language Arts/General | HSS K.6, HSS 1.4, HSS 1.5 | |
Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them A New Family in the Wild | Swoop and Soar, two young osprey chicks, are safe in their forest nest until a powerful storm sends their tree crashing to the ground. SWOOP AND SOAR is the true story of how raptor biologist Janie Veltkamp used science to rescue the orphans and find them a new osprey family in the wild. In a race against time, Janie sets out to find the checks a new nest and new parents. But will the new osprey parents accept Swoop and Soar as their own chicks, or fly away from the nest forever? | Persnickety Press | 2022 | Deborah Lee Rose , Jane Veltkamp | K thru 2 | English | Nonfiction | Easy Reader | English-Language Arts/General, Life Science (Biology) | Science | Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award Honor | |||
That's Not My Name! | Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily. Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries. | Penguin Young Readers Group | 2022 | Anoosha Syed | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | South Asian | English-Language Arts/General | ||||
The Elote Man Goes to College | Every morning Diego packs his elote cart with care and travels across his community to provide for his family. One day, his daughter Marisol joins him while he works. The Elote Man Goes to College tells the story of all the hardworking street vendors in our communities, selling their wares to provide for themselves and their families. | Maia Gonzalez | 2021 | Chalome Gonzalez, Maia Gonzalez | Roald Tenorio | K thru 2 | English, Spanish, Spanish/English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | Latino/Latino American | Immigration/Migration | English-Language Arts/General | ||
The Fire | This story is a fictionalized account of the Great Fire of 1918 based on a 1973 interview of Elizabeth (Betty) Gurno, a Fond du Lac Reservation elder. Betty was a little girl when the fire swept the area. The Fire of 1918 destroyed the city of Cloquet, Minnesota and surrounding communities, including the Fond du Lac Reservation, and resulted in the loss of many lives. | Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing | 2021 | Elizabeth Gurno, Thomas Peacock | Anna Granholm | K thru 2 | English | Adventure, Historical Fiction | Picture Book | Indigenous Peoples, Native American | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Geography | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship | "It's picture day and Faizah can't wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah's teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. But when it's time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don't match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya's hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways. _x000D_ " | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | 2023 | Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali | Hatem Aly | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Black/African American, Muslim | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | English-Language Arts/General | ||
The Most Beautiful Thing | Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love. The theme of respect and love for an aging family member is central to this moving story, as is the stunning, expressive art that includes visual references to Hmong fabric. | Carolrhoda | 2020 | Kao Kalia Yang | Khoa Le | K thru 2 | English, Hmong/English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Hmong/Hmong American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Immigration/Migration, Lifestyles Around the World, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | English-Language Arts/General | ||
The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford | The Mother of a Movement tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). When her son Morty was beaten by New York City officials for handing out pro-gay leaflets, Manford wrote a powerful letter to the New York Post to complain about how Morty was treated. In the letter she came out as the mother of a gay son. | Magination Press | 2022 | Rob Sanders | Sam Kalda | K thru 2 | English | Biography/Autobiography, Nonfiction | Picture Book | American History, Diversity, Global Social Issues, Government and Politics, Law and Legal Studies, Gender/Sexuality | English-Language Arts/General | Orbis Pictus Award | ||
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border | In this moving and stunningly illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper"-- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book. As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her-- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen--for the generosity in their hearts-- to take her place. | Random House Studio | 2022 | Stephen Briseno | Magdalena Mora | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Latino/Latino American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Social Issues, Government and Politics, Immigration/Migration, International Studies/World History, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | Pura Belpre Narrative Honor | |
The Water Walker | The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walked to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations. | Second Story Press | 2017 | Joanne Robertson | K thru 2 | English, Anishinaabemowin | Biography/Autobiography, Nonfiction | Picture Book | Native American | Earth Science, Life Science (Biology) | History/Social Science | |||
The World Belonged to Us | It's getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water--and that means it's finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer: Freedom from morning till night to go out to meet their friends and make the streets their playground--jumping double Dutch, playing tag and hide-and-seek, building forts, chasing ice cream trucks, and best of all, believing anything is possible. | Penguin Young Readers Group | 2022 | Jacqueline Woodson | Leo Espinosa | K thru 2 | English | Historical Fiction | Picture Book | Black/African American | English-Language Arts/General | |||
This is a School | A school isn't just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community. It is a place of hope and healing, even when that community can't be together in the same room. | Candlewick Press | 2022 | John Schu | Veronica Miller | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | English-Language Arts/General, Lifestyles Around the World, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, Personal and Community Health | English-Language Arts/General | ||
This Story Is Not About A Kitten | A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home. It is a story about community compassion, and generosity. | Random House Studio | 2022 | Randall de Sève | Carson Ellis | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General | English-Language Arts/General | ||
Twas the Night Before Pride | This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion--and to the joys of anticipation--is also a comprehensive history | Candlewick Press | 2022 | Joanna McClintick | Juana Medina | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Multicultural | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Global Historical Events and Figures, Global Social Issues, Gender/Sexuality | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
V is for Voting | An engaging introduction to the tenets of democracy, V Is for Voting is a playful, poetic, and powerful primer about the importance of voting and activism. | Henry Holt & Company (BYR) | 2020 | Kate Farrell | Caitlin Kuhwald | K thru 2 | English | Nonfiction | Alphabet Book, Picture Book | Multicultural | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Government and Politics, Law and Legal Studies | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
We Are Here | We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time. | Orchard Books (Scholastic) | 2023 | Tami Charles | Bryan Collier | K thru 2 | English | Fiction | Easy Reader, Picture Book | Black/African American | Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Ethnic Studies, Global Historical Events and Figures, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, World Cultures: Perspectives, Practices, and Products | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | ||
We Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights | There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case. | Albert Whitman & Company | 2021 | Janine Leffler, Maryann Cocca-Leffler | K thru 2 | English | Nonfiction | Picture Book | Multicultural | American History, Diversity, English-Language Arts/General, Law and Legal Studies | Health, History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General | |||
What's Your Name? | Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. | Candlewick Press | 2022 | Bethanie Murguia | K thru 2 | English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | English-Language Arts/General | |||||
With Lots of Love | A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for--especially her Abuela--as she makes a new life. | Penguin Young Readers Group | 2022 | Jenny Torres Sanchez | Andre Ceolin | K thru 2 | English, Spanish, Spanish/English | Realistic Fiction | Picture Book | Latino/Latino American | Immigration/Migration | History/Social Science, English-Language Arts/General |