Kids Book Index
Maryann Jacob Macias, illustrated by Alea Marley
Téo loves dancing cumbia with Papí, bhangra with Amma, and ballet in Miss Lila’s class. He also loves how wearing a tutu makes him feel. Before his first ballet recital, however, Téo must choose between a sparkly tutu and silver pants, and he worries about being his most authentic self onstage. The story follows his relationship with dance, clothing, and self-expression.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
An Equal ShotHelaine Becker, illustrated by Dow PhumirukThis nonfiction picture book tells the story of Title IX, the United States civil-rights law that protects equal rights for students, athletes, and professionals regardless of gender. It focuses on the women who worked to enact the law and the political risks involved in securing it. The account considers Title IX’s importance through the efforts that shaped the legislation and its connection to women’s opportunities and futures under the Constitution.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Cot in the Living RoomHilda Eunice BurgosA Dominican American girl in New York City resents the children who stay overnight with her family while their caregivers work night shifts. She envies their place on the living-room cot, their access to her parents, and their view from the window. But when she finally sleeps there herself, the unfamiliar bed and nighttime shadows make her uneasy. Her experience helps her understand the visiting children’s anxiety and homesickness, especially when another child returns to stay.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ThankfulElaine Vickers, illustrated by Samantha CotterillAs the season’s first snow falls, a girl makes a Thankful Chain to mark small joys in her life. The picture book takes the form of a lullaby about appreciating everyday things. One source describes gratitude for a home that is safe and warm. Diorama illustrations bring the book’s winter setting and reflections on home, safety, and everyday gratitude to life.Kindergarten to Second GradeLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details