Kids Book Index
Claudia Friddell
Led by twenty-five-year-old Grace Banker, thirty-two telephone operators — affectionately called "Hello Girls" back in the US — became the first female combatants in World War I.Follow Grace Banker's journey from her busy life as a telephone switchboard trainer in New York to her pioneering role as the Chief Operator of the…
¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance that Crossed Color LinesDean RobbinsNew York City’s desegregated Palladium Ballroom springs to life with a diverse 1940s cast in this jazzy picture-book tribute to the history of mambo and Latin jazz.Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bright StarYuyi MoralesA gentle voice urges her onward, to face her fears and challenge the obstacles that seek to hold her back.With a voice full of calm, contemplative wisdom, readers are invited to listen and observe, to accept themselves—and to dare to shout!In a world full of uncertainty, Bright Star seeks to offer reassurance…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hair TwinsRaakhee MirchandaniOther days he weaves it into one long braid hanging down her back, just like a unicorn tail. But her favorite style is when he combs her hair in a tight bun on the top of her head, just like the joora he wears every day under his turban.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details