Kids Book Index
Lindsey McDivitt
South Africa separated people by races, oppressing the country’s non-white citizens with abusive laws and cruel restrictions. Every day filled Mandela with grief and anger, but he also had hope—hope for a nation that belonged to everyone who lived in it.
Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the NahuaGloria AmescuaA 2022 Pura Belpré Award Author Honor Book She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people,the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dog StarMegan ShepherdA stray dog and a lonely girl uncover secrets in the Soviet Space Race.Nine to TwelveLexile 730LATOS 4.7On one of the same reading listsView book details
A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures with My Brotherwritten and illustrated by Samantha EdwardsIn this charming and poignant debut graphic novel, a young girl struggles to understand, accept, and support her remarkable little brother as he adapts to life with ADHD.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details