Kids Book Index
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Told through a child’s eyes, this story recounts Mexican Repatriation in the United States during the 1930s. A boy and his family fear being separated by the government, so they make the painful choice to leave the home they love. Their departure begins a journey marked by uncertainty as the family tries to remain together amid this chapter of U.S. history.
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and RebuildingKarina Nicole GonzálezElena and her family prepare as Hurricane María approaches Puerto Rico. During the storm, her father comforts her with the song of the coquí frogs that live beside their home. Afterward, the family finds that the roof, garden, mango tree, electricity, water, and road access have been badly affected. Elena joins her family and neighbors in cleaning up, planting seeds, and sharing food as they rebuild.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
John’s TurnMac BarnettEach Friday, a student performs at a school assembly, and this week John takes the stage. He is nervous as he changes clothes during the announcements and waits to be introduced. When the performance begins, John dances ballet to music that prompts questions and laughter from some classmates. Across nearly wordless pages, his expression shifts from anxiety to joy. After his bow, the children applaud, and their faces are joyful too.Five to NineWord Count 324On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where Wonder GrowsXelena GonzálezA grandmother invites her granddaughters to examine a collection of rocks, crystals, seashells, and meteorites. Together, they explore what these natural objects can reveal. The grandmother helps the girls notice and value elements of Mother Earth. Their time together also draws on the healing and strength found in families and communities across generations. The book connects the girls’ discoveries with their grandmother’s collection and her belief that the treasures hold wisdom.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details