Top-rated books by Ntozake Shange
Coretta Scott
Age: 4-8
Books like Ntozake Shange’s
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Award winning
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of Kamala Harris’s journey and achievements.
Teaches children about perseverance and importance of education.
Empowers young readers to dream big and aim high.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage children's imagination.
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
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
Award winning
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with M.S. Subbulakshmi's impactful life story.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages cultural appreciation and historical awareness.
Empowers young readers to use their voice positively.
She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
Suma Subramaniam, 2022
Award winning
The Seed of Compassion
Dalai Lama Xiv, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches compassion and kindness through engaging tales.
Authored by highly respected global figure, Dalai Lama.
Inspires children to make positive emotional connections.
Encourages a shared reading experience for families.
The Seed of Compassion
Dalai Lama Xiv, 2020
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through real hardships.
Links classic tales to their creator.
Beautiful art supports understanding.
Advanced words boost vocabulary.
His Fairytale Life: A Book About Hans Christian Andersen
Jane Yolen, 2025
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
Michelle Obama: The Fantastically Feminist (and Totally True) Story of the Inspirational Activist and Campaigner
Anna Doherty, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Michelle Obama's empowering, real-life achievements.
Highlights resilience and advocacy for girls' education.
Encourages positive role models and leadership qualities.
Engaging narrative that fosters curiosity and discussion.
