Kids Book Index
Danny Ramadan
Syrian American Salma is excited to become a big sister and begins writing her own guidebook for siblings. When her uncle visits with his husband, Salma’s ideas about her mother as the best big sister are challenged. The story follows Salma as she prepares for a new sibling while considering family relationships and what it means to be an older sister.
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The Many Masks of Andy ZhouJack ChengAndy Zhou is a sixth grader balancing the demands of middle school, shifting friendships, a complicated family, and anxiety. As his circumstances change, he begins developing an interest in art. That creative outlet helps Andy look for ways to assist people in his life while he works out who he wants to become. The story follows his self-discovery amid family expectations and friendship challenges.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Granny Came Here on the Empire WindrushPatrice LawrenceAva talks with her Trinidadian grandmother about inspiring women in Black history. As Ava prepares for a school dress-up project, Granny suggests figures including Winifred Atwell, Mary Seacole, and Rosa Parks. Ava learns that her classmates have already chosen those people, so she must decide on someone else. Their conversation connects family knowledge, historical figures, and Ava’s own choice for the project.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Santiago Saw Things Differently: Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Artist, Doctor, Father of NeuroscienceChristine IversonThis nonfiction picture book explores the childhood and discoveries of Santiago Ramón y Cajal. As a child, he loved art, although his father wanted him to become a doctor. Later, his way of seeing helped him make discoveries about brain cells. The book brings art and science together, incorporating Cajal’s drawings into sepia-toned illustrations as it follows the future doctor and neuroscience pioneer.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details