Something, SomedayAmanda Gorman, illustrated by Christian RobinsonCan small actions change a broken world?Back to all books
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People2024Kindergarten to Second Grade
Lolo’s Sari-Sari StoreSophia N. LeeA little girl holds lessons learned in her grandfather’s sari-sari store close while adjusting to a new home in this sweet picture book about the joy of community, connection, and Filipino culture.For one girl, summers used to mean helping Lolo run his sari-sari store, which was always brimming with goods for the…Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave ArtHannah SalyerComplete with extensive back matter, including a bonus double foldout gatefold, Ancestory is perfect company for pictorial nonfiction by Jason Chin and Candace Fleming.Around the world, our ancient ancestors’ mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rainforests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic SwimmerReem Faruqi, illustrated by Asma EnayehGrowing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini’s happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream—to compete in the Olympic games.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details