Kids Book Index
Rosanne Tolin, illustrated by Vali Mintzi
In 1942, after Nazis occupy northern France, Ziggy arrives at the Annemasse Orphanage unsure what awaits him. The orphanage is meant to shelter Jewish children who have been separated from their families, but he fears betrayal because anyone nearby might be a Nazi spy. Elka has spent three years at Annemasse, hoping to be reunited with her family in Dresden.
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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the DiaryAlice HoffmanSet during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, this novel portrays Anne Frank and her family as their lives are increasingly restricted. Anne witnesses prejudice, loss, and terror as violence entangles children and families. The story takes place before the period in which Anne and her family went into hiding and her diary was written. It focuses on a family facing the escalating danger and dehumanization of the Holocaust.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sculptors of LightMargarita Engle, illustrated by Cecilia PuglesiThe Sculptors of Light brings attention to Cuban women artists whose work has received limited recognition beyond Cuba. Their artistic fields include folk art, photography, architecture, painting, sculpture, and music. By gathering creators from these different disciplines, the book highlights women’s contributions across a wide range of Cuban artistic expression and considers how that work has remained less visible internationally.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Great Minds of Science (Black Lives #1): A Nonfiction Graphic NovelTonya Bolden, illustrated by David WilkersonGreat Minds of Science is a nonfiction graphic novel about Black scientists. It introduces doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists whose lives are described as lesser known. The book recounts challenges they faced as they advanced in their professions, focusing on people who continued in their fields rather than giving up. Its subjects connect science with the work of these varied careers.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details