Kids Book Index
Caron Butler & Justin A. Reynolds
After basketball star Dante is killed by police, Tony promises to continue his friend’s legacy. Coach gives Tony an off-court role as the team statistician rather than a place on the court. As the team works toward victory, Tony tries to move forward from the tragedy that has deeply affected his community and seeks healing through his connection to the team.
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Beauty WokeNoNieqa RamosBeauty is a Puerto Rican girl whose family and community value her and her Boricua heritage, including Taíno and African ancestry. As she grows older, she notices that people who resemble her receive harmful treatment, which affects how she sees herself. Family and community come together to help Beauty celebrate being Boricua. Presented as an affirming poem with a fairy-tale frame, the story is set against a New York City backdrop.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Housecat TroubleMason DickersonWhen Buster’s human leaves on a trip, the timid housecat is put in charge of protecting the home. What begins as a straightforward responsibility changes when amorphous purple spirits invade. Buster must face monsters in order to defend the house. The story follows a nervous cat as he confronts a frightening threat in the place he is meant to keep safe.All readersLexile Text Measure GN470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sir LadybugCorey R. TaborSir Ladybug is a ladybug knight who takes on a rescue mission with Pell, a roly-poly herald, and Sterling, a snail squire. A caterpillar needs help after encountering a hungry chickadee that it sees as a monster. Although Sir Ladybug would sometimes rather play video games or bake, he and his friends devise a plan to save the caterpillar. This is the opening adventure in a graphic novel series set around a dandelion patch.All readersLexile Text Measure 361LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details