Kids Book Index
Liz Montague
A stirring picture-book biography about Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in America, whose remarkable life and work inspire countless artists today.Zelda Jackson—or Jackie—was born in Pittsburgh on August 1, 1911, and discovered early on that she could draw any adventure.
The Carpet: An Afghan Family StoryDezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan CaoThis poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family carpet that connects them to home, inspires readers to live and learn in love, not fearThe Carpet follows a day in the life of an Afghan refugee child, where every moment revolves around love, family, and the carpet that connects them…Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Salat in SecretJamilah Thompkins-BigelowFrom the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom FighterAida Salazar**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!* “Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . .Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile 800LATOS 5.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details