Top-rated books by Alison Cole
Eyewitness: Renaissance
Age: 8-12
Books like Alison Cole’s
Award winning
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring stories of 13 influential American women.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Supports educational discussions about history and equality.
Empowers children with real-life role models.
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2017
Award winning
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Johnny Ray Moore, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of courage and equality.
Educates on important historical movements.
Encourages empathy and social awareness.
Suitable for a shared family reading experience.
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Johnny Ray Moore, 2001
Award winning
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Maira Kalman, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Explores Thomas Jefferson's multifaceted life vividly.
Stimulates interest in history and significant figures.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages curiosity about American heritage.
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Maira Kalman, 2014
Award winning
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Brian Selznick, Barbara Kerley, 2004
56 pages
Why to read
Introduces Walt Whitman’s historical significance creatively.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, poetic language.
Inspires appreciation for American history and culture.
Stimulating illustrations complement engaging narrative.
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Brian Selznick, Barbara Kerley, 2004
Award winning
Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present
Jamia Wilson, Andrea Pippins, 2018
64 pages
Why to read
Celebrates achievements of 52 inspiring Black leaders.
Empowers children with diverse role models and stories.
Enhances knowledge on historical and contemporary figures.
Boosts identity development and cultural awareness.
Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present
Jamia Wilson, Andrea Pippins, 2018
Award winning
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Lisbeth Kaiser, Svetlana Dorosheva, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Maya Angelou's remarkable life story.
Empowers children to pursue dreams despite obstacles.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Supports discussions on resilience and creativity.
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Lisbeth Kaiser, Svetlana Dorosheva, 2019
Award winning
Heroes of Black History (America Handbooks, a Time for Kids)
Editors Of Time For Kids, TIME for Kids, 2017
192 pages
Why to read
Highlighting impactful figures in African American history.
Engaging storytelling with vivid illustrations.
Encourages respect for diversity and cultural awareness.
Ideal for shared reading and educational enhancement.
Heroes of Black History (America Handbooks, a Time for Kids)
Editors Of Time For Kids, TIME for Kids, 2017
Award winning
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Gwendolyn Brooks' remarkable poetic journey.
Enhances appreciation for poetry and literary expression.
Celebrates resilience and determination in creative pursuits.
Supports literacy and language development.
