Top-rated books by Kirsten Gillibrand
Books like Kirsten Gillibrand’s
Award winning
Let It Shine : Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn, 2000
120 pages
Why to read
Celebrates achievements of Black women in history.
Inspires courage and perseverance in young readers.
Empowers children with real-life role models.
Engaging storytelling that enriches historical knowledge.
Let It Shine : Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn, 2000
Award winning
Black and British: An Illustrated History
David Olusoga, Jake Alexander, Melleny Taylor, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Explores significant contributions of Black Britons.
Educational yet engaging historical narrative.
Boosts awareness and inclusivity.
Supports history curriculum comprehensively.
Black and British: An Illustrated History
David Olusoga, Jake Alexander, Melleny Taylor, 2022
Award winning
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts, Diane Goode, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights contributions of women in American history.
Engages young readers with empowering stories.
Encourages interest in history and civic responsibility.
Inspires respect and admiration for pioneering women.
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts, Diane Goode, 2014
Award winning
I Am George Washington: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires leadership through George Washington's character traits.
Engages young minds with historical facts in a fun way.
Encourages values of honesty, courage, and persistence.
Ideal for parent-child bonding over American history.
I Am George Washington: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2016
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
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, Raúl Colón, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Illustrates key events in the Civil Rights Movement.
Inspires empathy and understanding through historical perspective.
Enhances awareness of social justice and equality.
Encourages family discussions on important societal issues.
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, Raúl Colón, 2009
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
A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (Ready-to-Read Childhood of Famous Americans)
Denise Lewis Patrick, Rodney S. Pate, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with young Martin Luther King Jr.'s life story.
Supports early reading skills with Level 2 difficulty.
Teaches values of equality and determination.
Encourages historical knowledge and empathy.
