Kids Book Index
Steena Hernandez, illustrated by Melissa Castillo
Lupita is preparing for her upcoming ballet recital and feels confident in her dance moves. But the peachy-pink slippers she has do not match her skin tone. As the performance approaches, the mismatch becomes an important part of her experience with ballet. The story centers on Lupita, her dancing, and the need for ballet shoes that reflect her brown skin.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Day Madear VotedWade HudsonIn 1969, Charlie and Ralph go with their mother, Madear, when she votes for the first time. She has waited because Black people faced many barriers intended to keep them from participating in elections. The story follows the brothers as they share her joy on the day she can exercise a right won through hard work. It presents one family’s voting day and their hope for the future.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD620LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Makes Us HumanVictor D.O. Santos, illustrated by Anna Forlati"How do you go from a bunch of cells to something that can think?" This question, asked by the 9-year-old son of one of the authors, speaks to a puzzle that lies at the heart of this book.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Name Is Long As A RiverSuma Subramaniam, illustrated by Tara AnandAn Indian girl travels along the river for which she was named and discovers the significance of her name. This picture book connects her journey beside the river with a growing understanding of personal identity. As she moves through the landscape, the story centers the relationship between a name, a place, and her sense of self.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details