Kids Book Index
Kao Kalia Yang
A young Hmong girl has spent her entire life in a refugee camp shared by her parents and thousands of other families. She plays with cousins and imagines flying above the clouds and away from the camp. When the family’s papers receive approval, leaving is not simple: she is unsure about departing from the people and place she has always known. The girl shares both her hopes and the difficulties of waiting for release.
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The Rock in My ThroatKao Kalia YangIn this autobiographical story, a Hmong American child watches her parents receive disrespect when they try to speak English. After seeing how her family is treated, she stops speaking at school. The book moves between her life at home and her experiences in school, showing how language and prejudice affect her choices. It draws on Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood as a Hmong refugee and includes an author’s note.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Cat Who Couldn’t Be BotheredJack Kurland, illustrated by Jack KurlandA cat is unwilling to do anything at all. By saying plainly what he really wants, the kitty begins to make friends and forms a group of peers. The story follows how expressing that desire changes his connections with others. Expressive illustrations accompany this cat-centered story about friendship and speaking honestly about what one wants.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Change Is in the Air: Carbon, Climate, Earth, and UsDebbie LevyChange Is in the Air explains carbon: what it is, how it is made and used, and why excess carbon is covering Earth. It describes kelp, mangroves, and forest soil as ways the planet can reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The book also covers ways people can lower carbon, including non-fossil fuels, restorative farming, and cleaner transportation.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details