Kids Book Index
Karen L. Swanson, illustrated by Laura Freeman
2025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project Title2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerYoung readers will root for Toni “Tomboy” Stone, the first woman (and the first Black woman) to break into professional baseball—taking over Hank Aaron’s roster spot—in this nonfiction picture book biography.Nothing could stop Toni “Tomboy” Stone from playing baseball—not even…
Codebreaker CharlotteCedar Wang, illustrated by Cedar Wang2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner 2025 Best STEM Book Winner "Kids who are enthusiastic about codes may want to try decoding the messages that are referred to in the text and can be found (along with worksheets) within the distinctive illustrations.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Heard: An American JourneyJaha Nailah AveryA powerful and poetic picture book about Black history in the United States, from the shores of Africa and slavery, to the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements.With stunning lyricism reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today's rhythm and flow of hip-hop, a teacher shares the history of being Black in…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The History of InformationChris Haughton, illustrated by Chris HaughtonInformation Security is usually achieved through a mix of technical, organizational and legal measures. These may include the application of cryptography, the hierarchical modeling of organizations in order to assure confidentiality, or the distribution of accountability and responsibility by law, among interested parties.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details