Kids Book Index
Jen Bryant
This picture-book biography traces August Wilson’s path from childhood in Pittsburgh to becoming a playwright. It also addresses his experience as a poor student who left high school. Lyrical free verse and realistic mixed-media art introduce a writer whose plays represented the voices of twentieth-century African Americans. The book presents Wilson’s life and his work as a dramatist.
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The Space WalkBrian Biggs, illustrated by Brian BiggsRandolph goes outside his spacecraft for a spacewalk, following directions from Ground Control. What begins as a carefully instructed mission becomes an exciting experience. During the outing, the astronaut encounters an unexpected friendship. The book brings together a journey beyond the spacecraft, communication with Ground Control, and a surprising connection made while in space.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 1.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thukpa for AllPraba Ram, Sheela PreuittTsering eagerly awaits his grandmother’s Tibetan noodle soup and invites friends and neighbours to share it. As the meal is being prepared, a power outage leaves the home dark. The anticipated thukpa must still be assembled, and Abi faces the task. Told through the perspective of a blind child, the story follows a gathering shaped by food, visitors, and an unexpected interruption. Its illustrations use a bright folk-art style.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to CommunicateSara LevineA chatty cactus explains how flowering plants use color to signal to animals. The book describes how insects and birds help plants make seeds by carrying pollen between flowers, and how differently colored plants communicate with these visitors. Through the cactus’s voice, the text frames this exchange as a form of plant communication. Vibrant watercolor illustrations accompany the exploration of flowers, pollination, birds, and insects.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details