Kids Book Index
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy…
Milloo’s Mind: The Story of Maryam Faruqi, Trailblazer for Women’s EducationReem FaruqiFrom the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school."Powerful prose underscores Milloo's determination and the importance of…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
That FlagTameka Fryer BrownTwo friends face a test when a Confederate flag challenges their bond.Five to NineWord count 599On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Science, Matter and the Baseball ParkCatherine Ciocchi2023 Purple Dragonfly Award - STEM Honorable MentionA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year selection (2024)There is much to see at the ballpark, and it all matters because it's all matter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details