Kids Book Index
Marilyn Nelson
Lubaya is a shy, quiet girl whose drawings become her voice during a protest march. Her artwork makes an impression at a protest rally, giving her a way to participate in social justice activism. Poetic text accompanies warm oil-and-crayon paintings as Lubaya uses art to express herself publicly.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Oboe Goes Boom Boom BoomColleen AF VenableA band director introduces students to eight musical instruments and explains how each produces sound. During the lesson, an enthusiastic young drummer repeatedly interrupts with loud drumbeats. The director continues the introductions until presenting an instrument that is louder than her drum. Energetic illustrations accompany the humorous exchanges and information about instruments. The book combines a band-practice setting with explanations of sound-making and a child’s persistent musical contribution.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Our Little KitchenJillian Tamaki, illustrated by Jillian TamakiPeople begin arriving at a kitchen where a few neighbors are already preparing to cook. As the room fills, everyone contributes ingredients and work: chopping, stirring, peeling, and sizzling food into a meal for the wider community. The group includes neighbors of varied ages, backgrounds, body sizes, and disabilities, including the kitchen leader, who uses a cane. What first appears busy and disorderly takes shape as a shared purpose, with many hands preparing food together.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 241LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lulu the One and OnlyLynnette MawhinneyLulu is biracial and tired of people asking her what she is. Her brother suggests creating a power phrase that can answer who she is instead. The story follows Lulu as she confronts everyday racism and looks for words that affirm her identity. It centers the frustration caused by other people’s questions, with cartoon-style illustrations accompanying the narrative. His suggestion offers Lulu an alternative response to those questions about her identity.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details