Kids Book Index
Ying Chang Compestine
In the first chaotic weeks of the pandemic in Wuhan, Mei’s father works long hours at a hospital. Mei turns to the things she loves—cooking and computer games—as she looks for ways to help her community come together. The story follows a young girl facing the disruption of a pandemic while finding hope and purpose through food, technology, and collective support.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
GibberishYoung VoDat arrives in a new country and faces his first day at school surrounded by a language he does not understand. In unfamiliar surroundings, he struggles to adjust and feels out of place. The story portrays the challenge of learning a new language, while play becomes a way of connecting across the barriers he encounters. Dat’s experience focuses on navigating a new environment when communication and belonging are still uncertain.Five to NineWord Count 231On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Winter Robeson CameBrenda WoodsSet in Los Angeles during 1965, this novel in verse brings cousins Eden and Winter together for a two-week visit. Eden anticipates an easy, happy time, but Winter arrives determined to find his missing father. Their search sends them gathering facts while the Watts Rebellion unfolds around them. As they investigate, the cousins encounter family secrets amid the unrest and discord of that historical moment.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
New from HereKelly YangTen-year-old Knox Wei-Evans and his siblings leave Hong Kong for California when coronavirus arrives. Their father remains in Hong Kong because of work, while the family has only two days to arrange the move. At Knox’s new school, classmates blame him for bringing the virus because he came from Asia. His mother loses her job and worries about health insurance as cancelled flights keep the family apart.Third to Fifth GradeLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details