Kids Book Index
Lesléa Newman
Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel’s Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey. Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone.
Ho‘onani: Hula WarriorHeather GaleAn empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.Ho'onani feels in-between.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Bridge HomePadma VenkatramanHomeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.Nine to TwelveLexile 680LATOS 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Go for the Moon: A Rocket, a Boy, and the First Moon Landingwritten and illustrated by Chris GallWritten and illustrated by Chris Gall, Go for the Moon! captures the fascinating detail and inspiring adventure of the moon landing. It is a captivating celebration of one of humankind's greatest technical achievements and most extraordinary feats of exploration.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details