Kids Book Index
Gloria Amescua
A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Author Honor Book She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people,the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear.
Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith ScottJoyce Scott, with Brie SpanglerA moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome.Nine to TwelveLexile AD810LFountas & Pinnell TOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in CongressAlicia D. WilliamsAfter spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chunkywritten and illustrated by Yehudi MercadoIn this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican-Jewish family.Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details