Kids Book Index
Liz Montague
This picture-book biography introduces Jackie Ormes, born Zelda Jackson in Pittsburgh in 1911. She discovered early that she could draw adventures and went on to become America’s first Black female cartoonist. The book centers her life and work, following the path from her early love of drawing to her pioneering place in cartooning.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Carpet: An Afghan Family StoryDezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan CaoThis story follows an Afghan refugee child through a day shaped by love, family, and a treasured carpet. The carpet links the child and family to their home, carrying a connection across displacement. Everyday moments, including sharing tea and talking together, unfold around this meaningful object. The book centers a family’s refugee experience and the ways home, memory, and affection remain present in their lives.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World SeriesTraci SorellThis true story follows John Meyers and Charles Bender, two Native professional baseball players. In 1911, they became the first Native players to meet one another in a World Series. Their paths unfold amid media-created rivalry, racism, and a struggle for Native representation in sports. The book focuses on their historic matchup and the injustice they faced while pursuing baseball at the professional level.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1040LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little People, BIG DREAMS: American DreamsMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Lisbeth KaiserDive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury featuring 40 great American dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details