Kids Book Index
Waka T. Brown
In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better life, Annie Inoue was raised to dream big.
FREESTYLEGale GalliganCory juggles dance, grades, and a surprising new friendship before middle school ends.Nine to TwelveLexile GN320LATOS 2.7On one of the same reading listsView book details
PonyR. J. PalacioA boy's quest to rescue his father with a ghostly ally and a mysterious pony.Twelve to FourteenLexile 740LATOS 5.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Duet: Our Journey in Song with the Northern MockingbirdPhillip HooseMany of our favorite songs and poems feature mockingbirds. Mockingbirds have been companions to humans for centuries. Many Native American myths and legends feature mockingbirds, often teaching humans to speak.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details