Top-rated books by Angela Farris Watkins
Books like Angela Farris Watkins’s
Award winning
I Am Gandhi: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Gandhi’s peaceful, impactful life story.
Encourages moral values and perseverance among young readers.
Empowers kids to believe in making positive changes.
Illustrated narrative makes history accessible and engaging.
I Am Gandhi: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 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
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
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell
Tanya Lee Stone, Marjorie Priceman, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of first female doctor in America.
Encourages determination and challenging societal norms.
Empowers children, especially girls, to pursue dreams.
Educational, highlights history and gender equality.
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell
Tanya Lee Stone, Marjorie Priceman, 2013
Award winning
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson, Tyler Feder, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Highlights historical significance of 25 protest movements.
Educates on civic engagement and social change.
Inspires activism and empathy in young readers.
Supports discussions about justice and equality.
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson, Tyler Feder, 2021
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
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
Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors (New Edition)
Terry Deary, Neil Tonge, 1998
126 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with lively, entertaining historical tales.
Educational content that enhances historical knowledge.
Encourages curiosity about past events and cultures.
Fun, accessible approach to learning history.
