Kids Book Index
Claudio Fuentes, illustrated by Gabriela Lyon
A lively introduction to voting, democracy, and activism for kids.“The message of this book, which focuses on a student body’s divided opinion about an issue vital to its future, is that disagreements can lead to fruitful discussion, better understanding and great ideas.” —The New York TimesShould an ancient monkey puzzle tree be…
MEI LING IN CHINA CITY/MEI LING EN LA CIUDAD CHINAIcy Smith, illustrated by Gayle Garner Roski. East West Discovery PressBased on a true story of events during World War II in China City, a 12-year-old Chinese American girl named Mei Ling Lee was separated from her best friend Yayeko Akiyama when she and her family were interned in the Manzanar War Relocation Center.WORLD HISTORY & CULTUREOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
STRONGMAN: THE RISE OF FIVE DICTATORS AND THE FALL OF DEMOCRACYKenneth C. DavisA Washington Post Best Book of the Year! A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A YALSA 2021 Nonfiction Award Nominee!WORLD HISTORY & CULTUREOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BEAR AND FRED: A WORLD WAR II STORYIris Argaman, illustrated by Avi Ofer, Annette Appel. Amazon Crossing KidsI felt Fred’s small hand grab me. He patted me and whispered, “Bear, I won’t leave you here all by yourself. You are my best friend.” Based on true events and beautifully illustrated, this is the story of a friendship that will last forever—told by Fred’s best friend, his beloved teddy bear.WORLD HISTORY & CULTUREOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details