Top-rated books by Jemma Skidmore
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Award winning
Maya Angelou: Voices in Poetry
Lisbeth Kaiser, Patricia Kirkpatrick, Leire Salaberria, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Maya Angelou's monumental impact through poetry.
Inspires children with powerful, motivational themes.
Fosters appreciation for diversity and resilience.
Supports literacy and poetic expression enhancements.
Maya Angelou: Voices in Poetry
Lisbeth Kaiser, Patricia Kirkpatrick, Leire Salaberria, 2016
Award winning
There Was Another: A Book for Siblings After the Loss of a Twin/Multiple Baby
Laura Camerona, Meagan Froehlich, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Sensitive handling of complex sibling grief issues.
Encourages emotional expression and healing in children.
Supports understanding of loss within a family context.
Reassuring tone, comforting for both child and parent.
There Was Another: A Book for Siblings After the Loss of a Twin/Multiple Baby
Laura Camerona, Meagan Froehlich, 2023
Award winning
I Matter Most! My Journey to America from El Salvador
Dr. Tammy J. Williams, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
Cultural insights into El Salvador and America.
Encourages empathy and understanding diversity.
Suitable for family reading, sparks meaningful discussions.
I Matter Most! My Journey to America from El Salvador
Dr. Tammy J. Williams, 2023
Award winning
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, A.G. Ford, AG Ford, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires children through Malcolm X's transformative childhood.
Highlights resilience, leadership, and self-discovery.
Addresses historical context with age-appropriate storytelling.
Encourages discussions on equality and civil rights.
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, A.G. Ford, AG Ford, 2014
Award winning
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, Teresa Martínez, Macmillan Audio, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience in the face of adversity.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Inspires hope and advocacy in young readers.
Supportive narrative for emotional and social growth.
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, Teresa Martínez, Macmillan Audio, 2022
Award winning
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster
Charlaine Sevigny, Ricky Audi, Darren Sevigny, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Addresses addiction awareness through engaging storytelling.
Encourages healthy choices, resilience in young readers.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
Ideal for family discussion on difficult topics.
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster
Charlaine Sevigny, Ricky Audi, Darren Sevigny, 2022
Award winning
When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses family separation with sensitivity and hope.
Encourages understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Supports emotional resilience and coping strategies.
Stimulates empathetic conversations between parents and children.
When Dad Was Away
Liz Weir, Karin Littlewood, 2013
Award winning
Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
Patrice Lawrence, Camilla Sucre, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captures historical journey of the Windrush generation.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Stimulates discussions on heritage and immigration.
Engaging storytelling by award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.
