Kids Book Index
Jonah Winter
In this allegory, a book faces people determined to censor it. It is first redacted and then taken from a library, while those in power suppress written opinions they regard as dangerous. The story asks what happens to a banned book after its removal, leaving that question for readers to consider. Somber artwork accompanies the book’s slyly humorous treatment of censorship.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
We the Sea Turtles: A Collection of Island StoriesMichelle KadarusmanNine short stories take place on islands ranging from Manhattan to Phillip Island in Australia and Komodo Island. Each concerns a young person confronting a life-changing moment, including escaping a flood, affirming identity, or finding help from adults with eco-anxiety. Turtles and climate change connect the young people’s lives with the natural world. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the collection.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Jules Verne ProphecyLarry Schwarz, Iva-Marie PalmerOwen spends the summer in Paris and joins new friends after they encounter a mysterious book by Jules Verne. Together, they attempt to solve a complicated treasure hunt that leads them through Paris. Their spirited effort brings danger as they pursue the clues. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this mystery involving friendship, a hidden book, and a hunt for treasure.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 811LATOS Book Level 5.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Beautiful Noise: The Music of John CageLisa RogersThis book introduces avant-garde composer and musician John Cage, whose approach to music included the ordinary sounds of daily life. Cage created compositions intended to help listeners notice those sounds as music. Jazzy, colorful illustrations accompany this account of an artist whose work invited people to listen differently to the world around them.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details