Kids Book Index
Jay Leslie
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The civil rights movement in 1965 was fraught with assassination, brutal attacks, and an attempt to deny Black Americans the right to vote.
A Seed in the SunAida SalazarA young girl must choose between her dreams and joining a pivotal workers' rights protest.Sixth to Eighth GradeWord count 29609On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book detailsExploring Civil Rights: The Movement: 1955Nel YomtovKey events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Garvey in the DarkNikki GrimesWinner, 2023 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry AwardCapturing the shock and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Garvey, a beloved character, Nikki Grimes’s newest novel in verse shows readers how to find hope in difficult times.Garvey’s finally happy—he’s feeling close to his father through their shared love of music, bullies…Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details