Kids Book Index
Sandra Uwiringiyimana, with Abigail Pesta
She had watched as rebels gunned down her mother and six-year-old sister in a refugee camp. Remarkably, the rebel didn't pull the trigger, and Sandra escaped.Thus began a new life for her and her surviving family members.
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter to His DaughterMark GonzalesA Huffington Post Most Powerful Children’s Book of 2017 From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.Dear little one, …know you are wondrous.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Hate U GiveAngie ThomasA teen witnesses a friend's shooting, facing a choice that could change her community and risk her life.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL590LATOS 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Make a WishAshley Herring BlakeGrace, tough and wise, has nearly given up on wishes, thanks to a childhood spent with her unpredictable, larger-than-life mother. But this summer, Grace meets Eva, a girl who believes in dreams, despite her own difficult circumstances.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details