Kids Book Index
Carole Boston Weatherford
A Black mother speaks to her daughter about her love and the hopes and dreams she holds for her. The book presents this bond through the mother’s voice, beginning with the intimacy of holding her child and looking into her eyes. Watercolor, gouache, and India ink artwork accompanies the family-centered text.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi Calls the House to OrderCarole Boston WeatherfordDigital illustrations accompany an account of Nancy Pelosi's life and political career. It identifies her as a mother of five and describes her advocacy for underprivileged people. The book presents her work as directed toward addressing injustice and inequality, and includes a timeline and bibliography. Her public service, leadership, and efforts related to social inequality in the United States are central subjects.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to FreedomConnie Schofield-MorrisonThis picture-book biography tells of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, an enslaved woman and skilled needleworker. Born in 1818 on a Virginia plantation, she bought freedom for herself and her son. Keckly later became Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker. Historical details and words from Keckly’s journals are combined with mixed-media artwork using oil paint, fabric, embroidery, and appliqué.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dumplings for LiliMelissa Iwai, illustrated by Melissa IwaiWhen each grandmother in Lili's apartment building lacks a different ingredient for making dumplings, Lili gets busy. She goes from home to home, borrowing what one grandmother can spare and delivering it to another. Her errand links the neighbors' recipes, helping everyone obtain the missing ingredients needed for their dumplings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details