Kids Book Index
Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Alison Jay
2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerAnnie Londonderry proves women can do anything they set their minds to—even cycle around the world—in this nonfiction picture book for cycling enthusiasts, budding travelers, and anyone who dreams of reaching a difficult goal.In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and…
Swinging Into HistoryKaren L. Swanson, illustrated by Laura Freeman2025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project Title2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerYoung readers will root for Toni “Tomboy” Stone, the first woman (and the first Black woman) to break into professional baseball—taking over Hank Aaron’s roster spot—in this nonfiction picture book biography.Nothing could stop Toni “Tomboy” Stone from playing baseball—not even…Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
They Call Me Teach: Lessons in FreedomLesa Cline-RansomeIn this stirring and powerfully illustrated story, an enslaved young man uses his ability to read and write to educate others in the pursuit of freedom.The young man known as Teach secretly learned to read, write, and use numbers growing up alongside the master’s son.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Skybound!Sue Ganz-Schmitt, illustrated by Iacopo BrunoThe Third Reich is on its knees as Allied forces bomb Berlin to break the last resistance. Yet on an airfield near Berlin, the battle is far from over for a young mechanic, Felix, who's attached to a squadron of fighter pilots.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details