Kids Book Index
Gary D. Schmidt
From author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds.
The United States v. Jackie RobinsonSudipta Bardhan-QuallenA moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson's court martial trial-an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos SantanaMichael MahinBold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana. (Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book)The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Someday is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-insOlugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, illustrated by Jade Johnson. The“Not only does this book highlight an important civil rights activist, it can serve as an introduction to child activism as well as the movement itself.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details