Kids Book Index
Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
An Indian American boy begins in a new classroom, where another child cannot pronounce his name properly. This picture book focuses on the meaning of a name and on recognizing the qualities that make a person distinct. The boy’s school experience frames a story about his name, individuality, and being understood by others.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s EducationReem FaruqiSet in India in the 1930s, this picture-book biography follows Maryam “Milloo” Faruqi’s love of learning. After the 1947 Partition, she founded schools for girls in Pakistan. The story traces her determination to pursue education at a time when girls were discouraged from attending school and her later work creating opportunities for thousands of girls.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Yellow Áo DáiHanh Bui, illustrated by Minnie PhanNaliah practices a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance for her school’s International Day while wearing her mother’s yellow áo dài, decorated with swans and water lilies. After she accidentally tears it, she hides the dress. Her mother shares the history of the dress, which Naliah’s grandmother wore in Vietnam, and explains that she once made a similar tear. Together, the family turns the new rip into part of the garment’s story.Picture BooksOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
She Kept DancingSydney Mesher, Catherine Laudone, illustrated by Natelle QuekThis picture book tells Sydney’s story as a professional dancer with a limb difference. Her journey includes joyful highs and difficult setbacks, but dancing remains central throughout. The book follows Sydney’s experiences in movement and performance, emphasizing that every dance can be different while she continues pursuing the activity she loves.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details