Kids Book Index
Anne Laurel Carter
In a town occupied by soldiers and living under curfew, a boy’s father and brother are taken away. He finds comfort in flying a kite from a rooftop and with his friends. As he faces the absence of his family members, kite flying becomes a way to cope with the fear, loss, and conflict surrounding him.
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Fatima’s Great OutdoorsAmbreen TariqAfter emigrating from India, Fatima finds school difficult. A weekend camping trip becomes her family’s first experience camping in the Midwest. As they spend time outdoors together, Fatima learns more about herself. The story follows an immigrant family entering an unfamiliar kind of adventure and connects Fatima’s experiences at school, home, and on the camping trip.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CalvinJR Ford, Vanessa FordCalvin is a Black transgender boy preparing for his first day at school. Although he begins the day apprehensive, he tells his family, grandparents, and school community the name he wants to use. The story follows this reintroduction as Calvin shares his true self with the people around him, including family members and friends who support him.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Will You Be?Yamile Saied MendezA young girl is repeatedly asked what she hopes to become when she is older. With her abuela beside her, she imagines a range of possible futures. The book centers on their conversation and the girl's freedom to picture many directions for her life, moving between the question she is given and the possibilities she creates with her grandmother's help.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 491LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details