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Award winning
Ida B. Wells: Discovering History's Heroes
Diane Bailey, 2019
160 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Ida B. Wells' courageous story.
Highlights historical significance and social justice.
Encourages critical thinking and curiosity.
Suitable for advancing reading skills and focus.

Ida B. Wells: Discovering History's Heroes
Diane Bailey, 2019
Award winning
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and storytelling.
Inspires with real-life librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré.
Encourages inclusion and diversity through narrative.
Supports language development and historical awareness.

Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise, 2019
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches children about history and resilience through storytelling.
Inspires empathy and understanding through real-life tales.
Beautiful photographs enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages family discussions about heritage and memory.

The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.

The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
The Book of Jonah
Peter E Spier, 1985
37 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Encourages values of compassion and forgiveness.
Supports understanding of cultural and historical contexts.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.

The Book of Jonah
Peter E Spier, 1985
Award winning
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Pamela S. Turner, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of loyalty and enduring friendship.
Based on a true, inspiring story from Japan.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the emotional narrative.

Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Pamela S. Turner, 2004
Award winning
Susan La Flesche Picotte: Discovering History's Heroes
Diane Bailey, 2021
140 pages
Why to read
Inspires with true story of first Native American doctor.
Highlights perseverance and dedication in facing challenges.
Educational: enriches knowledge of American history.
Empowers young readers to pursue their dreams.
