Kids Book Index
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe
An important informational book about a trailblazer who broke racial and gender barriers. In 1955, Dovey Johnson Roundtree won a desegregation case that helped dismantle Jim Crow laws.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of SoulCarole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank MorrisonA single word introduces the rhyming couplet on each page of this notable singer, musician, and activist’s biography. “M-U- S-I-C: Hand-clapping gospel—The Franklins’ pedigree. / Parents, children praise the Lord in stirring harmony.” Born into a musical family, Aretha made her first gospel album at the age of 14, later expanding into rhythm and blues.The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
FRED’S BIG FEELINGS: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MISTER ROGERSLaura Renauld, illustrated by Brigette BarragerA picture book biography about Fred Rogers, the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood . Fred Rogers was a quiet boy with big feelings.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
NORMAL: ONE KID’S EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYMagdalena Newman, Nathaniel Newman with Hilary Liftin, illustrated by Neil SwaabIn this humorous memoir, mother and son describe Nathaniel’s life growing up with Treacher Collins syndrome, facing 67 surgeries before the age of 15, and persevering through hardship.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details