Kids Book Index
Eugenia Perrella
A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2025Clara and her family are forced to leave everything behind in this poignant but hopeful story of forced migration, told through the eyes of a young refugee."We all carry our special homes with us – in our backpacks and pockets, and in our hearts." Every day Clara and her family walk a long way.
The Peanut ManCarmen Agra DeedyThe story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in AtlantaEach evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man—"¡Mani!Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Prince Among Slaves: The Remarkable True Story of an African Prince Enslaved in Mississippi and His Journey HomeN. H. SenzaiThis biography follows Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori from his life as a multilingual Muslim prince in Futa Jallon through his capture and enslavement in Mississippi, and his long effort to gain freedom and return to West Africa.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Remember Who You AreLeona Prince and Gabrielle Prince, illustrated by Sara GeneralIn this lyrical picture book, young readers are reminded of their cultural roots, the wisdom of their ancestors and their own potential. Each page offers an affirmation about identity, respect, love and truth, encouraging all children to embrace their unique gifts and power.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile AD420LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details