Kids Book Index
Joana Pastro, illustrated by Duda Oliva
Luana travels to Brazil to see her grandparents just as Festa Junina begins. Amid the festival's dancing, food, and colorful clothing, comments about her American accent and plain outfit make her feel apart from her cousins. With her family’s help and a new tradition, Luana comes to see her Brazilian and American experiences as parts of who she is.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the WorldRachel Lancashire, illustrated by Jenny ZemanekAn illustrated exploration of languages around the world examines their history, variety, and connections. Maps, sidebars, language-family trees, infographics, and short facts show how languages have developed, been spoken, whistled, or signed. The book considers questions such as where the word “banana” came from, what a secret language might be, and which word is understood universally. It offers a global view of words and communication.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fierce Aunties!Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Steph LittlebirdAn Indigenous child reflects on the aunties who are there for everyday needs: advice, support, adventure, and encouragement. These aunties may be a parent’s sister, an older cousin, or a family friend, and they differ in age, skills, stories, and laughter. What unites them is their fierce love, protection, humor, and guidance.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Hug Like Michelle's, a Voice Like Beyoncé’s: A Picture BookCarole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Savanna DurrThis picture book celebrates Black history and the influence of prominent Black women. Inspired in part by photographs of Michelle Obama's hugs, it connects qualities such as care, creativity, strength, and voice with a group of seventeen women. The figures include Misty Copeland, Rosa Parks, Nina Simone, Oprah, Katherine Johnson, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Through these examples, the book links cultural legacy with a child's own abilities and self-expression.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile Text Measure AD500LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details