Kids Book Index
Mojdeh Hassani & Samira Iravani
Samira goes to the market with her grandmother, Mama Shamsi. In Tehran’s busy bazaar, she is overwhelmed by its sights and sounds. Her grandmother’s imaginative perspective and the comfort of her chador help Samira take in the bustling community differently. Together, the pair stays close as Samira encounters the pleasures and unexpected wonders of market day.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World SeriesTraci SorellThis true story follows John Meyers and Charles Bender, two Native professional baseball players. In 1911, they became the first Native players to meet one another in a World Series. Their paths unfold amid media-created rivalry, racism, and a struggle for Native representation in sports. The book focuses on their historic matchup and the injustice they faced while pursuing baseball at the professional level.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1040LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
That FlagTameka Fryer BrownKeira and Bianca are close friends at school, but Bianca’s family displays a Confederate flag at home. The friends understand the flag differently, and those differences strain their relationship. After a tragedy affects their community, they confront what the flag represents, including its racist history and the harm it causes. The story follows their friendship as they grapple with a symbol that reaches beyond their school lives.Five to NineWord Count 599On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My NameSupriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya PrabhatAn Indian American boy begins in a new classroom, where another child cannot pronounce his name properly. This picture book focuses on the meaning of a name and on recognizing the qualities that make a person distinct. The boy’s school experience frames a story about his name, individuality, and being understood by others.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details