Kids Book Index
Candice Ransom
Andie expects to spend her time working in her grandmother’s diner and creating a magical recipe. A ghost cat leads her toward magic and a mystery in town, while Andie wonders whether she has inherited a family gift. Beneath those questions, she wants her father to return home. Greyscale spot illustrations and a map accompany this story of family, food, and unexpected discoveries.
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Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance Story/Tutuqaykingaqw Nima Hopisino Pahan Tutqayiwuy Ep YorhomtiMavasta Honyouti, illustrated by Mavasta Honyouti, Marilyn ParraArtist Mavasta Honyouti recounts his grandfather’s childhood after he was compelled to attend Keams Canyon boarding school in the early twentieth century. The story describes Hopi families resisting the removal of their children and the threats made against men who protested. At school, Mavasta’s grandfather was required to choose an English name and endured separation from home, while trying to retain his language and cultural knowledge despite punishment. He eventually returned home. The bilingual English-and-Hopi narrative is accompanied by painted woodcarvings.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Warrior on the MoundSandra W. HeadenSet in North Carolina during the 1930s, this story follows Cato, who hopes to become a professional baseball player like his late father. When his team practices on a field reserved for white players, longstanding racial tensions intensify. Violence threatens pets, families, and a church as the team prepares for a decisive game. Baseball and a racially divided town shape Cato’s struggle.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish IttibachvffaLeslie Stall WidenerThis nonfiction picture book tells a true history of gifts exchanged between Irish and Indigenous American communities. Spanning 175 years and two historical events, it connects Ireland with the Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Tribe. Separated by an ocean, these communities recognize shared suffering during difficult times and respond with compassion, empathy, and kindness.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details