Kids Book Index
Katie Mazeika, illustrated by Katie Mazeika
Mazie arrives at a new school wearing an eyepatch and head scarf, but classmates invent rumors instead of asking about her disability. She decides whether to invite their questions and explain her differences directly.
The InterpreterOlivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica ArnaldoSoccer-loving Cecilia translates for her Spanish-speaking parents and learns to balance that important family role with the pressures of being a child.Picture BooksLexile 530LATOS 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Home Is in My BackpackEugenia PerrellaA Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2025Clara and her family are forced to leave everything behind in this poignant but hopeful story of forced migration, told through the eyes of a young refugee."We all carry our special homes with us – in our backpacks and pockets, and in our hearts." Every day Clara and her family walk a long way.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Prince Among Slaves: The Remarkable True Story of an African Prince Enslaved in Mississippi and His Journey HomeN. H. SenzaiThis biography follows Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori from his life as a multilingual Muslim prince in Futa Jallon through his capture and enslavement in Mississippi, and his long effort to gain freedom and return to West Africa.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details