Kids Book Index
Matt Tavares
In 1975, Judi Wilson leaves the cheer squad when her high school starts a girls' basketball team. As a member of the Lady Bears, she sees that girls' and boys' sports do not receive the same treatment. Title IX has made funding for the team possible, and Judi and her teammates work toward equal rights while pursuing the championship. The book is based on a true story.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll)Winsome BinghamA young Black girl joins her grandmother for a walk without knowing where they are headed. As they move through their predominantly Black neighborhood, more people join them, and some remember earlier walks connected to speaking out. At the girl’s school, her grandmother reveals that their destination is the polls. The girl learns that voting is a shared community responsibility, set against concerns about efforts that make voting more difficult.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Happened to Rachel Riley?Claire SwinarskiNew eighth grader Anna Hunt wants to understand the social dynamics at her school and why classmates avoid Rachel Riley. An aspiring investigative journalist, Anna uses a school project to examine Rachel's isolation. Her inquiry uncovers pressure to stay quiet and sexual harassment that has been presented as a game. Emails and text messages reveal important details as Anna investigates what happened.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Huda F Cares?Huda FahmyHuda F Cares? is a 2023 graphic novel by Huda Fahmy. Huda and her sisters take a family trip to Disney World, where the question of whether they will grow closer arises. The book also considers how they respond to being visibly Muslim. Simple, expressive cartoon-style artwork carries the account. The trip brings siblings together while giving Huda’s family a setting for questions of Muslim visibility and connection.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details