Kids Book Index
Michael Mann
A riveting, magical escapade about finding friendship and the courage to set yourself free against all odds.Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underground, in a half-bombed power station, 12-year-old Luke Smith-Sharma keeps his head down and hopes he can earn his freedom from the evil Tabitha Margate.
The Tattooed TorahMarvell GinsburgNow more than ever, it is essential to continue teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to young children in an impactful and palatable way, so that such horrific events are never forgotten, nor repeated.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot SoldierBeth AndersonThe remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, a woman who fought in the American Revolution disguised as a man—and who ends up finding her true identity and purpose in life.Deborah Sampson didn’t like being told what to do, especially by the King of England.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and his Glorious BookTonya BoldenIn the vein of Hidden Figures comes a nonfiction picture book about the Green Book, a travel guide by Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, made to help African Americans stay safe while traveling during segregation.As a mail carrier, Victor Hugo Green traveled across New Jersey every day.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details