Kids Book Index
Hanh Bui, illustrated by Bao Luu
A child living in a Vietnamese refugee camp learns their first word in English with a little help from their teacher and grandmother in this heart-warming picture book based on the author's childhood.Many things are different for Ánh now that they've left Vietnam with their family.
Lupita’s Brown Ballet SlippersSteena Hernandez, illustrated by Melissa CastilloLupita's big ballet recital is approaching. Her ballet moves are strong. But her peachy pink ballet slippers don't match her skin tone.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams StoryNadia SalomonThe remarkable life of Myrlie Evers-Williams is honored and celebrated in this stunningly illustrated picture book biography of a civil rights herothe very first of its kind.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Beam Of Light: The Story of the First White House MenorahElisa Boxer, illustrated by Sofia MooreThe first piece of Judaica in the White House's permanent holiday collection was introduced for Hanukkah in 2022. This lovely picture book tells the history and importance of its creation.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details