Kids Book Index
Janice N. Harrington
Katheren, called Keet by her family—short for Parakeet, because she never stops talking—loves telling stories. But when her African American family moves from Alabama to the north and she’s teased at her new school for her southern accent, she stops talking in class.
PaxSara PennypackerA boy defies war and distance to reunite with his fox.Nine to TwelveLexile 760LATOS 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Poem for PeterAndrea Davis PinkneyA Polish immigrant fulfills his dream of becoming a famous author/illustrator by creating a groundbreaking book featuring an African American child. Soft acrylic and pencil art.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny Than BrawnyAaron ReynoldsHis dad invented the wheel. How will Caveboy Dave leave his mark?Dave Unga-Bunga has always been more scrawny than brawny. This is a major problem when your village expects you to become a meat-bringer.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details