Kids Book Index
Kate Messner, Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated by Damon Smyth
Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom.
Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for WomenChristine McDonnell, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-KrylovBefore Kip Tiernan came along, the United States had no shelters for women. Here is the inspirational story of a singular woman and what her vision and compassion have brought to life. "Justice is not three hots and a cot.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Di ff erence, and Paved the WayBijan Bayne, illustrated by Joelle AvelinoA gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world. A gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Hate Borsch!Yevgenia Nayberg"[A] bold, expressionistic fairy-tale homage to [Nayberg's] native land." —The New York TimesAll Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch—but what if you hate the red stuff?Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details