Kids Book Index
Garrison Hayes
A Kids Book About Juneteenth describes Juneteenth as a celebration honoring the end of Black people’s enslavement in America. It observes that some events in our shared history can become concealed as time passes. Even when they are not visible, those events remain important to all of us. Garrison Hayes wrote this 66-page book, published by Kids Book About, Inc. on 2023-06-01.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I Am BothKerisa GreeneHương lives in Saigon, Vietnam, while war is underway. Her days include the sounds of street music, baskets, and passing bicycles, but her family decides to leave on the final flight out of the country to begin again in America. Hương worries about what she will lose by leaving home. Inspired by the author’s family journey, this picture book addresses a Vietnamese family’s departure, immigration, identity, and family ties.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ayo’s Adventure: Acrosss the African Diaspora from Afro to ZuluAin Heath Drew, illustrated by Erin K. RobinsonOne night, Ayo sits before a world map, and his father tells him that their ancestors came from many African nations. Ayo then shares with his mother an account of the places, cultures, and celebrations he has encountered across the African diaspora, as well as Black people’s struggles, resistance, creativity, innovation, and inspiration around the world. The book frames these experiences as Ayo’s adventure, moving through sights and sounds connected to that diaspora.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Plate of HopeErin Frankel, illustrated by Paola EscobarA picture-book biography of chef José Andrés follows his early love of cooking in Spain. As a boy, he gathered wood for a fire to cook paella and delighted in olive oil, chopped vegetables, and saffron. The book also focuses on Andrés and his World Central Kitchen organization, connecting his cooking story with helping in communities.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details