Kids Book Index
Gao, Laura
"Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself--as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic."-Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American DreamAfter spending her early years in…
Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes “the French Chef.”Prud’homme, Alex; Illustrated by Sarah GreenJunior Library Guild SelectionHow did Julia Child become one of America's most celebrated and beloved chefs?Biography, Autobiography, and MemoirOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Madame Alexander: The Creator of the Iconic American DollRubin, Susan Goldman; Illustrated by Sarah DvojackAn inspiring, uplifting picture book biography about iconic doll creator, Madame Alexander, whose love for dolls and bringing joy to others began at a young age and only continued to grow.Someday, she thought, I will make dolls that don’t break so children will never be unhappy.Beatrice Alexander’s family ran a doll hospital…Biography, Autobiography, and MemoirOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Play Like a Girl: A Graphic MemoirWilson, Misty; Illustrated by David WilsonDebut author Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this empowering graphic memoir about teamwork, friendship, crushes, and touchdowns.Biography, Autobiography, and MemoirOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details