Kids Book Index
Tom Percival, illustrated by Tom Percival
Norman has always considered himself ordinary until he grows a pair of wings. Afraid that his difference will be noticed, he tries to keep the wings hidden from his parents and peers. The story follows his struggle to accept this unexpected part of himself. It centers on being different, self-acceptance, and the idea that no single standard defines what is normal.
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The ABCs of What I Can BeCaitlin McDonagh, illustrated by Caitlin McDonaghThis alphabet picture book presents a broad range of gender-neutral careers from A through Z. Each letter introduces an occupation, including archaeologist for A, upholsterer for U, and Zumba instructor for Z. The book’s illustrations show children among the work they may imagine themselves doing. An author’s note follows the alphabetical tour of jobs.SELF-IDENTITYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
For Every OneJason ReynoldsA 2018 book of poetry by Jason Reynolds, this collection addresses children who have dreams of becoming more than they are and attempting more than they may dare to imagine. It also acknowledges the difficulty of pursuing those hopes: the speaker does not claim to know how dreams become real and describes struggling toward his own. The book is rooted in dreams, aspiration, and the uncertainty that can accompany them.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Picture Us in the LightKelly Loy GilbertDanny Cheng has long been aware that his parents keep secrets. In his father’s closet, he uncovers a sealed box containing old letters and material about an influential Silicon Valley family. What he finds leads him to recognize that his own family’s history holds more than he had understood. The discovery directs his attention to unanswered questions about his family.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details