Kids Book Index
Suma Subramaniam, illustrated by Tara Anand
An Indian girl travels along the river for which she was named and discovers the significance of her name. This picture book connects her journey beside the river with a growing understanding of personal identity. As she moves through the landscape, the story centers the relationship between a name, a place, and her sense of self.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Saudade: Our Longing for BrazilAna Crespo, illustrated by André CeolinA young girl tries to understand why her mother says “Que Saudade!” Her mother explains saudade as a deep longing for something unavailable, distinguishing it from a simple craving. As the girl remembers visits to Brazil, time with cousins, and grandparents she can now visit only on a computer, she comes to recognize the feeling in herself on cold, quiet days.Picture BooksOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bridges Instead Of WallsCarole Boston Weatherford, Mavis Staples, illustrated by Ste! WalthallBridges Instead of Walls tells the story of musician Mavis Staples. She began performing at eight years old with her family’s gospel ensemble, the Staple Singers. Her career later brought her several Grammy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The book traces a performer whose work grew from singing alongside her relatives to receiving major recognition in American music.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Not Far From HereNydia Armendia-Sánchez, illustrated by Devon HolzwarthA mother tells her children a family story that begins with their father’s childhood nearby. Their grandmothers passed down stories about their ancestors, and their grandfather, a blacksmith, taught their father to create art from earth and fire. After the grandfather dies, the father carries those lessons with him as he crosses the border northward to pursue his dreams. The story follows family memory, inherited skills, and migration.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details