Kids Book Index
Donna Janell Bowman, illustrated by S. D. Schindler. Peachtree Publishing Company
Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But early in his adult life, it got him into trouble. He had to use his imagination to save his career—and maybe even his life.
Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of JazzPatricia Hruby Powell, illustrated by Rachel HimesLil Hardin and her man, Louis Armstrong, were musical royalty--inventing a new kind of sound--makin' jazz. This is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early days of jazz.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The United States v. Jackie RobinsonSudipta Bardhan-QuallenA moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson's court martial trial-an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Alabama Spitfire: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a MockingbirdBethany Hegedus, illustrated by Erin McGuireThe inspiring true story of Harper Lee, the girl who grew up to write To Kill a Mockingbird , from Bethany Hegedus and Erin McGuire.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details