Kids Book Index
María Dolores Águila
A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park—home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.—and just one example of the Mexican American community’s rich history of resistance and resilience.Barrio Logan, one of San Diego’s oldest Chicane neighborhoods, once brimmed with families and stretched all…
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish IttibachvffaLeslie Stall WidenerA nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in historyconnecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.Choctaw author Leslie Stall and Navajo illustrator Johnson Yazzie come together to share the importance of empathy and kindness.1845.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Block Looks LikeJanelle HarperA love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bronx native, Janelle Harper, and two-time Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner, Frank Morrison."My block looks like a collision of cultures a melting pot of cool a burst of life my favorite…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bea Breaks Barriers! How Florence Beatrice Prices’s Music Triumphed Over PrejudiceCaitlin Delems, illustrated by Tonya Engel2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerHere is the little-known story of Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price, who faced many obstacles, including systemic racism and sexism, as she pushed forward to become one of the greatest Black classical composers.Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price loved music from a young age.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details