Kids Book Index
Phil Stamper
After his mother dies of COVID, Eli finds cooking videos she left on her laptop. He follows the videos as a way to work through his grief. Eli has also recently moved from a small Minnesota town to New York City, leaving his extended family and familiar community behind. The book includes recipes, as well as black-and-white illustrations, alongside Eli’s search for healing.
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Family/School/Community Call Me AdnanReem FaruqiAdnan wins a table tennis competition, but the triumph turns tragic for his Pakistani American family after a devastating loss. He and his family must cope with that loss and find a way to come together again. Back matter accompanies this account of a Muslim family learning to heal. The book sets a sports victory alongside the family’s efforts to recover from tragedy.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come FromAnnette Bay PimentelBefore Colors surveys dyes and pigments drawn from nature around the world. Organized by color, it follows makers and artists as they find and process materials, turning unexpected sources into pigments and dyes. The book covers the science and history of humans seeking to harness, control, and manufacture color with plants, minerals, and chemistry. It includes simple experiments and resources.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ellie Engle Saves HerselfLeah JohnsonEllie, a Black girl who is comfortable in a supporting role beside her best friend, has a secret crush on that friend. After an earthquake, Ellie gains powers that can give life, bringing unwanted attention and chaos. As she wakes up with a superpower, she must consider whether this new ability will let her become the hero of her own story.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 888LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details