Kids Book Index
Mylène Goupil
Mélie has grown up in Canada with her mother, Sofia, while her father remains imprisoned in the country of her birth for refusing to stay silent. When Papa is released and joins them in Montreal, he is a stranger to Mélie. He speaks a different language, rarely leaves their apartment, and has bad dreams. Angry and uncertain, Mélie tries to connect with him by helping him learn her language.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master StorytellerBreanna J. McDanielAugusta Baker’s grandmother fills her childhood with folktales, instilling in her a determination to find a way forward. While preparing to teach, Augusta discovers folklore and realizes that sharing stories is her calling. She becomes a children’s librarian in Harlem, challenging harmful portrayals of Black people by promoting authentic works by and about Black people. Her work later includes leadership at NYPL, teaching at Columbia University, and a storyteller residency in South Carolina.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
MishkaEdward van de Vendel, Anoush ElmanNine-year-old Roya’s Afghan family has settled into a home in the Netherlands after time at a refugee center and a journey from Afghanistan. Roya asks for a pet, and Mishka, a white dwarf rabbit, joins the household. She tells Mishka about her family’s past and finds comfort in caring for him. Each relative develops a relationship with the rabbit, and the family searches the neighborhood when Mishka escapes his hutch.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Creepening of Dogwood HouseEden RoyceAfter his mother dies, Roddie moves into Dogwood House with his aunt and uncle, in the home where his mother and aunt grew up. He holds close to memories of cooking with his mother and of her caring for his hair, while choosing to continue doing his own hair. The aging house, built by his ancestors, needs extensive work, and helping his relatives gives Roddie some comfort. But he is disturbed by coils and strands of hair hidden under wallpaper. Family stories and rituals connected to hoodoo traditions deepen the mystery of the house.Fiction for ChildrenLexile Text Measure 829LATOS Book Level 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details