Top-rated books by Angela Farris Watkins
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Award winning
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of resilience and empowerment.
Educates on disability rights and activism.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging narrative.
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
Award winning
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Lisbeth Kaiser, 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, 2019
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Award winning
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World
Elena Favilli, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Empowers girls with real-life, inspiring immigrant stories.
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal achievement.
Enhances knowledge on global history and significant contributions.
Stimulates curiosity and fosters a sense of empowerment.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World
Elena Favilli, 2020
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.
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
We Shall Overcome
Bryan Collier, Karen Chilton, Scholastic Audio Books, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and perseverance through engaging storytelling.
Highlights historical struggles with easily relatable characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Ideal for family reading, fostering discussions on equality.
We Shall Overcome
Bryan Collier, Karen Chilton, Scholastic Audio Books, 2021
Award winning
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with M.S. Subbulakshmi's impactful life story.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Empowers young readers to use their voice positively.
