Kids Book Index
Francie Dekker, illustrated by Sarah Jung
Scents swirl in the stairwell of our building. I can smell garlic sautéing. Tomatoes stewing on a stovetop. An apartment complex is having a dumpling festival, and all the kids are excited to watch and help each family cook up different versions of the delicious treats.
What Is Juneteenth?Kirsti Jewel, Who HQ, illustrated by Manuel GutierrezCelebrate freedom's dawn as Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S.Third to Fifth GradeLexile 960LATOS 6.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Are WolvesKatrina NannestadSometimes, you have to be. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of World War II, the Wolf family must flee.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for WomenChristine McDonnell, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-KrylovBefore Kip Tiernan came along, the United States had no shelters for women. Here is the inspirational story of a singular woman and what her vision and compassion have brought to life. "Justice is not three hots and a cot.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details