Top-rated books by Carolyn Strom Collins
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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
The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and activism through engaging storytelling.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports development of personal and social identity.

The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
Award winning
Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and teamwork in vivid storytelling.
Highlights the importance of various roles in construction.
Encourages appreciation for collective efforts in creating.
Inspiring and educational for future young builders.

Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
Award winning
My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and self-expression through colorful storytelling.
Encourages acceptance of oneself and others.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for engaging family read-aloud sessions.

My Shadow is Purple
Scott Stuart, 2022
Award winning
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.

The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
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
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.

The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
Award winning
Pocket Bios: Vincent van Gogh
Al Berenger, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrated introduction to Van Gogh's life and works.
Encourages artistic expression and appreciation in young readers.
Simplified biography suitable for early learners' comprehension.
Inspires curiosity about historical figures and art history.
