Kids Book Index
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, illustrated by Amanda Quartey
This picture book addresses Black girls' self-esteem through the history of Black women role models. It speaks directly to Black girls and looks to women who came before them, including the first Black female vice president. The book connects confidence and identity with examples of Black women's achievements and public leadership.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
VolcanoesNell Cross BeckermanVolcanoes examines one of Earth’s explosive natural phenomena. Its illustrations and poetic language depict five kinds of eruptions. The book also conveys volcanoes’ power and mystery, presenting their activity as a subject for scientific exploration. The volume comes from the creators of Caves and focuses specifically on volcanoes rather than a broad survey of Earth science. Its material includes eruption types as well as the larger force of these landforms.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ARTificial IntelligenceDavid Biedrzycki, illustrated by David BiedrzyckiRobot feels unlike the other machines in a warehouse and cannot keep up with their repeated work. When he is sent away to be reprogrammed, a wrong turn leads him to music, dancing, color, and art. Making art is hard for Robot to understand and learn, yet it gives him a way to show the vivid ideas from his dreams.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Born BraveMegan Bomgaars, illustrated by Quiel RamosBorn Brave presents a colorful, sparkling account by Megan Bomgaars about the courage people have shown from the day they were born. It names sleeping alone for the first time and beginning school as challenges that call for bravery. The book describes courage as something people have carried within themselves while facing everyday difficulties. It is a follow-up title to Born to Sparkle.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details