Kids Book Index
Steve Watkins
They were sick of the low pay in the mines. The brutal treatment they endured from mine owners and operators. The scrip they were paid-instead of cash-that could only be used at the company store.They had tried to unionize, but the mine owners dug in.
Black StarKwame AlexanderA young pitcher faces a pivotal choice amid racial tensions in her town.Sixth to Eighth GradeWord count 29213On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fake Chinese SoundsJing Jing TsongA girl faces bullying and identity struggles, seeking her voice.Sixth to Eighth GradeLexile HL420LATOS 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Why We DanceDeidre HavrelockFrom Indigenous creative team Deidre Havrelock and Aly McKnight comes a powerful and exuberant story about the heritage, joy, and healing power of the Jingle Dress Dance—a perfect read-aloud picture book.It’s a special day—the day of the Jingle Dress Dance!Sixth to Eighth GradeLexile 479LATOS 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details