Kids Book Index
Lakita Wilson
This nonfiction book traces the history of Black Lives Matter as a political and social movement. It examines the movement’s use of nonviolent civil disobedience and protest in response to police brutality and other racially motivated violence against Black people. The account begins with the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin and the call for his killer to be held accountable.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Love the Earth: Understanding Climate Change, Speaking Up for Solutions, and Living an Earth-Friendly LifeMel Hammond, illustrated by Monique DongThis informational book gathers ideas and facts for girls concerned about the Earth. It addresses climate change and helps readers build an understanding of that subject. The book also considers how people can advocate for solutions and make choices that support an Earth-friendly way of living. Its focus joins environmental information with actions and speaking up about possible responses.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Flip! How the Frisbee Took FlightMargaret Muirhead, illustrated by Adam GustavsonThis picture-book biography focuses on the inventor of the Frisbee. It follows the development of the invention through changes and unexpected turns, rather than treating innovation as a simple path. The book also emphasizes the persistence involved in reaching success, connecting the Frisbee’s creation to the inventor’s sustained effort and the uneven course of invention.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation, and the Case of Roberto AlvarezLarry Dane Brimner, illustrated by Maya GonzalezThis civil-rights history centers on Roberto Alvarez, a student involved in a 1931 court case in Lemon Grove, California. The case challenged racism and segregation in schools. Alvarez’s immigrant community brought the fight to court and won, an outcome described as the first successful use of the courts by an immigrant community to oppose injustice. The book recounts this legal challenge to prejudice and school separation.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details