Kids Book Index
Kaeti VanDorn
With the Summertime Fair and its produce competition approaching, Callaway wants to do well but becomes overwhelmed by worry. Her fears make it hard for her to keep her composure and confidence. Thistle, a fairy, may become the friend Callaway needs as she tries to calm her nerves and face the contest. The story follows Callaway’s anxiety around the fair and her search for steadiness.
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I Am Every Good ThingDerrick BarnesIn first-person affirmations, a young Black boy names his creativity, questions, ideas, and sense of belonging. The accompanying images show Black boys playing, taking part in sports and scientific study, celebrating, and sharing family hugs. The book emphasizes their worthiness of success, respect, safety, kindness, happiness, and love. Its statements of self-regard address Black boys’ brilliance and beauty while recognizing a world that can be hostile to them.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith HaringMatthew BurgessThis picture-book biography traces muralist and Pop artist Keith Haring from his childhood through the height of his career. Written by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Josh Cochran, it uses full-color artwork created in Haring’s own visual style. The book focuses on Haring’s life as an artist and muralist, following the path that led from his early years to his public work. It also includes Haring’s stated interest in teaching and in the importance of respecting children.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dark Was the Night: Blind Willie Johnson’s Journey to the StarsGary GolioThis picture-book biography traces musician Willie Johnson’s path from performing on street corners to recording in a studio. Despite many hardships, he found success as a musician. His legacy later reaches the stars through the Golden Record. Watercolor artwork accompanies this account of Johnson’s life, music, and the continuing journey of his recorded work beyond Earth.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details