Top-rated books by Edwidge Danticat
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Award winning
Wherever You Go
Alexis Davis, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires adventure and exploration in young minds.
Encourages resilience and adaptability through storytelling.
Supports emotional growth and understanding.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.

Wherever You Go
Alexis Davis, 2021
School Rules Are Optional: The Grade Six Survival Guide 1
Alison Hart, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, realistic school scenarios.
Encourages resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.
Highlights the importance of friendship and collaboration.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.

School Rules Are Optional: The Grade Six Survival Guide 1
Alison Hart, 2020
Award winning
The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches inclusivity and acceptance through engaging story.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports social skills development in early childhood.
Colorful illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.

The New Bear at School
Carrie Weston, Tim Warnes, 2007
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., Oge Mora, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., Oge Mora, 2023
Award winning
Girl on a Plane
Miriam Moss, 2015
272 pages
Why to read
Based on real-life 1970 hijacking events.
Showcases resilience through adversity.
Encourages historical awareness and empathy.
Captivating narrative encourages focused, engaged reading.

Girl on a Plane
Miriam Moss, 2015
Award winning
Stinky Stern Forever: A Jackson Friends Book
Michelle Edwards, 2005
49 pages
Why to read
Addresses friendship and its complexities engagingly.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Illustrates conflict resolution and the importance of communication.
Supports emotional development through relatable narratives.

Stinky Stern Forever: A Jackson Friends Book
Michelle Edwards, 2005
Award winning
Numbers
John J. Reiss, Reiss, 1971
34 pages
Why to read
Colorful, engaging number illustrations captivate young minds.
Introduces basic counting concepts in a playful manner.
Encourages numeracy skills and early math curiosity.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Numbers
John J. Reiss, Reiss, 1971
Award winning
We Are Allies!
Taimani Emerald, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters understanding and appreciation of teamwork.
Empowers children through inclusive and diverse characters.
Encourages empathy and cooperation among young readers.
Supports social and emotional child development.
