Kids Book Index
Kay Winters
From the creators of Voices from the Oregon Trail and Colonial Voices, an unflinching story of two young runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad, told in their voices and those who helped and hindered themIt's the 1850s and enslaved siblings Jeb and Mattie are about the make a break for freedom.
RELIGION *Hermes: Tales of the Trickster (Olympians series)written and illustrated by George O’ConnorMeet the Greek god of shepherds, thieves, fables, and much more, who, as a mischievous newborn, cunningly stole Apollo’s sacred herd. Dramatic graphic panels and extensive back matter.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American ArtHudson Talbott, illustrated by Hudson TalbottA British boy who emigrated to America captures the beauty of the Hudson River landscape in his paintings. Watercolor, pencil, and ink illustrations evoke the power of his canvases.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
LAW AND JUSTICE We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our VoicesWade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson, foreword by Ashley BryanFifty of the foremost diverse children's authors and illustratorsincluding Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexandershare answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?" in this beautiful, full-color keepsake collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details