Kids Book Index
Kerry McQuaide
A young Black surfer takes on the famous, towering swells at Nazaré, Portugal. Inspired by the record-breaking waves found there, the story follows her as the force of the ocean turns her upside down and challenges her resolve. She gets back up and continues, ultimately succeeding against the waves. The narrative is told in rhyming verse.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Polar Bear and the BallerinaEric VelasquezWhen dancers hold a photo shoot at the Central Park Zoo, a young Black ballerina and a polar bear become friends. After the dancer leaves her scarf behind, the bear travels through Central Park and Manhattan to return it before her Lincoln Center performance. Theatergoers regard him with suspicion, and ushers refuse him entry. The ballerina comes to his aid and welcomes him inside.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Abuela Is a BrujaMayra CuevasA young Puerto Rican girl believes her abuela may be a bruja because magic seems present in everything her grandmother does. She notices it in her salsa dancing, warm hugs, cooking, and the care she gives. As the girl reflects on her grandmother’s magic, she wonders whether she might have magic of her own someday. The story centers their affectionate bond and Puerto Rican family life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Blue Velvet ChairRio CortezA Black child begins each day by settling into a blue velvet chair beside an upper-story apartment window. From this familiar spot, she watches the cityscape change through the seasons: spring rain gives way to snow, and icy windows later bring sunshine and warmth. As the world outside and the child herself continue to change, the chair remains a constant, cozy place for observing and daydreaming.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details