Kids Book Index
Nadia Salomon
This illustrated biography traces Myrlie Evers-Williams’s path from a shy Black girl with musical gifts in the segregated South to a figure in the civil rights struggle. After her husband, Medgar Evers, was assassinated, she continued this work, confronting hatred while sustaining a voice described as gentle and powerful.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Back Home: Story Time with My FatherArlène Elizabeth CasimirLune loves listening as her father tells stories from his life in Haiti. His tales can be funny or sad, and they carry lessons about truth and love. Through these magical stories, Lune discovers the power of storytelling and is inspired to make narratives of her own. The book moves between a father’s memories and a child’s imagination, with a Haitian Creole glossary included.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition)Marcie RendonAcross her childhood and into adulthood, Tatiana receives ribbon skirts sewn by her Ojibwe grandmother, Nookomis. The garments mark family occasions: a cousin’s naming ceremony, Fall Ceremony, an auntie’s judgeship, and eventually Tatiana’s own naming ceremony. Each time Nookomis measures Tatiana and sews while she sleeps; Tatiana wakes to a skirt made for her growing body. Their recurring exchange centers on Nookomis’s wish that her granddaughter live a good life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A World of Dogs: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog LoversCarlie SorosiakA World of Dogs explores dogs’ long relationship with people, from their evolutionary history to the ways they help humans. It investigates canine senses and communication, including questions about whether dogs understand people, dream, or feel love. The book also looks at the ages of different breeds and includes real-life dog stories. Color illustrations accompany the information, and the volume includes both an index and a glossary.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details