Kids Book Index
Katherine Paterson
The true story of how one visionary woman used children’s books to help heal a generation of Germany’s children after WWII and went on to set up the International Youth Library and International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).
The Spy in the Museum: How Rose Valland Saved Art from the NazisErin McGuireDuring the Nazi occupation of Paris, museum worker Rose Valland secretly used her knowledge of German to record where stolen artworks were being sent. Her intelligence helped recover thousands of works after the war.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Leyendas/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the WorldMónica Mancillas, illustrated by Isadora ZeferinoThis collective biography introduces 60 Latine artists, engineers, activists, athletes, and other figures whose work changed their communities and fields.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Make Good TroubleJamia Wilson, illustrated by Devon Blow and Ashley LukashevskyThis illustrated nonfiction collection recounts more than 70 protest movements, from the 1899 newsboys’ strike to climate strikes and campaigns against book bans. It also offers dates, a glossary, and practical guidance for young activists.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details