Kids Book Index
Whit Taylor, illustrated by Kazimir Lee
This graphic-novel biography focuses on Harriet Tubman and her escape from slavery. It presents her life as a story of exceptional courage and places her among significant figures in American history. Through the graphic-novel form, the book centers on Tubman’s act of escaping slavery and the determination associated with that act.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Thing I’m Most Afraid OfKristin LevineBecca, twelve, is due to spend the summer in Austria with her father, but severe anxiety shapes what she expects from the trip. She worries that airport metal detectors could cause cancer and that the long flight could give her blood clots. Her Doomsday Journal helps her manage these fears: she writes down what frightens her and plans for the worst. During the summer in Vienna, she also encounters unexpected friendships.Sixth to Eighth GradeLexile Text Measure 620LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When the World Was OursLiz KesslerOn the eve of World War II, Leo, Elsa, and Max are three nine-year-old friends in Germany. Two are Jewish, while Max is destined to become a Nazi. After sharing a happy day, they are separated as Europe descends into war. Their lives move through Germany, England, Prague, and Poland, raising the question of whether they can find each other again. Inspired by a true story, the novel follows friendship and family bonds under conflict.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure HL630LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Become an Accidental ActivistElizabeth MacLeod, Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Jenn PlayfordHow to Become an Accidental Activist profiles nearly one hundred activists from around the world. Its subjects include Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger, and Lilly Singh, alongside other people described as changemakers. By bringing together many individual profiles, the book focuses on activism across different places and on the people whose actions have sought change.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details