Kids Book Index
Maisha Oso
This book traces stories connected with African American hair, bringing together its past and present. It presents a range of Black hairstyles, including styles that twist and curve, Afro puffs, and Cinna-buns. Hair is linked to stories of dance and to family kitchens, while the book affirms that every kind of hair has value. London Ladd illustrated the book.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Girl Who Loves BugsLily MurrayEvie loves bugs and shares that interest with her family, even though she knows others may not always understand her enthusiasm. Her fascination with creepy-crawlies disrupts a family gathering when her grandmother visits. As Evie talks about the creatures she loves, she learns that she is not alone in her interest. Illustrated by Jenny Løvlie, this picture book follows Evie’s bug-filled family visit and her discovery of an unexpected connection.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinMichelle MeadowsThis illustrated biography traces James “Jimmy” Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and his development as a writer. As a child, he loved stories, wrote often, and read library books after school. The account also describes the racism and violence he encountered, alongside the support he received from his mother and mentors. His interests included writing, music, painting, and acting.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pau: The Last Song of the Kaua’i 'ō'ōTony Piedra, Mackenzie JoySet in the Hawaiian forest, this ecological fable introduces the Kaua’i 'ō'ō bird and its lost song. The story reaches back to a time when Kaua‘i was filling with life, color, and sound, while also confronting extinction. It holds on to the memory of a song that was once heard and presents the bird’s disappearance as a poignant part of the island’s natural history.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details