Kids Book Index
Shannon Stewart
During Ramadan, Badir and his brother Anis take an evening walk as they wait for iftar. Ramadan is described as a time for fasting and attention to good deeds. Badir, recently arrived in Canada from Tunisia, joins friends in trying to save a beaver in a Vancouver park. The book brings together his new surroundings, his brother, and the effort to help the animal.
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Let 'er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's ChampionVaunda Micheaux NelsonGeorge Fletcher learns to ride from Walla Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla horsemen and develops a gentle way of taming mustangs. As an African American rider, he enters the rodeo competitions that will admit him. At the 1911 Pendleton Roundup, he competes on a half-wild horse against Jackson Sundown and John Spain. When Spain receives first prize, disappointed spectators raise money for Fletcher by selling pieces of his hat.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Penguin DaysSara LeachLauren travels with her family to a North Dakota farm for Aunt Jossie’s wedding and a visit with relatives. The trip requires more than meeting adults whose hugs and physical closeness make Lauren uncomfortable. Lauren, who has autism spectrum disorder, must manage particular challenges as the family gathers for the wedding. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this family visit, celebration, and time spent in an unfamiliar setting.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Todos Iguales / All Equal: Un Corrido De Lemon Grove / A Ballad of Lemon GroveChristy HaleThis bilingual English- and Spanish-language book recounts the Lemon Grove Incident of 1931. In Lemon Grove, California, Mexican American families challenged exclusion from an integrated elementary school. Their case became the first Mexican American school-desegregation victory in United States history. Set during the 1930s, the account focuses on families asserting their children’s right to attend an integrated school. Back matter expands on this historical event.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details