Kids Book Index
Derrick Barnes
Bobby Beacon begins at a new school for superheroes, hoping to gain greater control of his fiery powers. An unwelcoming teacher and Bobby's hot temper send him to the principal's office. After moving to a different class, he meets a teacher who recognizes both his strengths and difficulties. That teacher offers ways to calm himself and presents caring for others as another kind of superpower.
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To See Clearly: A Portrait of David HockneyEvan Turk, illustrated by Evan TurkA picture-book portrait of David Hockney looks at childhood experiences that shaped his life as an artist. As a boy in Yorkshire, England, he drew on newspapers, chore lists, and floors, and he was captivated by films set in bright California. He also had a crush on another boy. Drawing taught David to look closely, and his later development as an artist involved seeking new ways of seeing before he pursued his California dream after art school in London.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A River of Dust: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the AmazonJilanne HoffmannThe narrative follows dust from North Africa’s Sahel, where seasonal harmattan winds lift it into the air. The Sahel dust joins dust from the Sahara and crosses the African continent and Atlantic Ocean before reaching the Amazon basin. The account describes it as returning to an old home after a journey of thousands of miles westward. Its particles carry material important to the Amazon, the Atlantic, and the planet.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball (CitizenKid series)Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, with Judith HendersonBilqis Abdul-Qaadir is a Muslim American basketball player whose refusal to take off her hijab keeps her out of competitions. The book recounts the difficult decision she faced while rising in the sport. Her experience leads her to advocate for Muslim women and confront barriers in basketball. Digital illustrations depict a Muslim American setting, and back matter is included.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details