Ways to Make SunshineRenée WatsonA young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.Back to all books
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices2021Fiction for Children
Nacho’s Nachos: The Story behind the World’s Favorite SnackSandra NickelThe delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world's favorite snacknachos!Ignacio Anaya was born in Mexico in 1895, and like a lot of Ignacios, he was nicknamed Nacho.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Salma the Syrian ChefDanny RamadanA Syrian girl cooks a special meal to lift her mother's spirits.Five to NineLexile 570LATOS 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James BarryLisa RobinsonThis unique picture book biography tells the story of Dr. James Barry, born female, who lived as a man from age 18 to his death.Like other girls of her time, Margaret Bulkley didn't go to school.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details