Kids Book Index
Nikkolas Smith, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
This nonfiction picture book looks to Africa as the place of humanity’s origins. It imagines the ingenuity and accomplishments of early human ancestors, connecting those beginnings to modern civilization. By tracing a shared human past, the book presents the earliest achievements in Africa as part of a history that links people everywhere on Earth.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 1 edition from 5 organizations.
Giving Thanks with Halmoni: Celebrating Chuseok, the Korean Harvest FestivalKathleen Choi, Sook Nyul ChoiAs the moon becomes full, Su-Jin and her friends Maddy and Keisha join her Halmoni, or grandmother, in preparing for Chuseok, a Korean harvest festival. They help make traditional food, prepare gifts in colorful cloth, and play holiday games. The children also learn about gratitude, remembering ancestors, Korean Chuseok greetings, and connections between Chuseok and American Thanksgiving.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Prince Among Slaves: The Remarkable True Story of an African Prince Enslaved in Mississippi and His Journey HomeN. H. SenzaiThis biography recounts the life of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, born in 1762 in Futa Jallon, West Africa. He grew into a scholar fluent in five languages, as well as a warrior, husband, father, and leader in his father’s court. After an ambush, he was sold to English traders, transported across the Atlantic, and enslaved in Mississippi. The narrative follows his emancipation and return to West Africa.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thread by ThreadAlice Brière-Haquet, illustrated by Michela Eccli, Sarah ArdizzoneA mouse family’s home comes apart, forcing them to flee across water into unfamiliar territory. As they look for a way to make another home, their unraveling nest reflects the disruption of forced migration and displacement. The story connects loss, movement, and rebuilding through the family’s effort to create a place to live again.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details