Kids Book Index
Larry Dane Brimner, illustrated by Maya Gonzalez
This important yet little-known civil rights story focuses on Roberto Alvarez, a student whose 1931 court battle against racism and school segregation in Lemon Grove, California, is considered the first time an immigrant community used the courts to successfully fight injustice.
She Persisted: Clara LemlichDeborah HeiligmanClara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Why Longfellow Lied: The Truth about Paul Revere’s Midnight RideJe ff LantosPaul Revere's daring midnight ride made him an instant celebrity, right? At first, no one in Boston even wanted to mention it.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Your Life MattersChris Singleton, illustrated by Taylor BarronA welcome addition to any Black Lives Matter collection.” —BooklistA 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade BookEmpowering and validating, Your Life Matters reassures Black children everywhere that no matter what they hear, no matter what they experience, no matter what they're told, their lives matter.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details