Kids Book Index
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
This biography presents Lakota leader Spotted Tail as a figure who led his people in battle yet sought peace. He was willing to negotiate with the United States government, and the account centers on the tension between conflict and his desire for a peaceful outcome. Boldly colored illustrations accompany this portrayal of leadership, diplomacy, and relations with the U.S. government.
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The Moon WithinAida SalazarEleven-year-old Celi thinks about changes in her body as she approaches womanhood. Her mother wants her to take part in a moon ceremony, an ancestral Mexica practice reclaimed by Mima and her community. Celi says she will not participate. Alongside this conflict, she experiences a first attraction to a boy and sees her best friend explore being genderfluid. The novel is told in verse with black-and-white spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Fresh New Face of GriseldaJennifer TorresSixth grader Geez faces a major change when her Latinx family loses its home amid serious financial difficulties. As the family’s circumstances shift, Geez works to contribute by developing entrepreneurial abilities. The novel follows her struggle to retain hope while relying on family and friendship during a period of housing loss and financial pressure. Her efforts are part of doing her share for the family.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
StargazingJen WangChristine’s new neighbor Moon is also Chinese American, but their families and personalities differ sharply. Moon is creative, free-spirited, and has more freedom than Christine, whose parents are strict. The two quickly become friends, although Christine grows jealous when Moon easily connects with other children and betrays her. Moon’s behavior and conflicts with other kids puzzle Christine until a later revelation helps explain some of it. Their friendship must weather anger, jealousy, and the challenges of understanding one another.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure GN510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details