Kids Book Index
Dionna L. Mann
Growing up in segregated 1930's Charlottesville, ten-year-old Allie is determined to find a man for her mama to marry— but not just any man will do!Allie's life with Mama isn't bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry.
What Happened on Thursday?: A Nigerian Civil War StoryAyo OyekuHonor Book for the Children’s Africana Book Award A Notable Social Studies Trade Book A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year A Children’s Book Council Teacher and Librarian Favorite A powerful story of family love amid the backdrop of war, as seen through the eyes of a child.The Nigerian Civil…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Amil and the AfterVeera HiranandaniA boy seeks hope and identity in post-partition India.Nine to TwelveLexile 731LATOS 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Maybe It’s a SignE. L. ShenSeventh-grader Freya June Sun has always believed in the Chinese superstitions spoon-fed to her since birth. Ever since her dad’s death a year ago, she’s become obsessed with them, and believes that her father is sending her messages from beyond.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details