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Award winning
Bob Dylan: Mavericks of Music: Stories for Children
Daniel Budnik, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Inspiring stories about music legend Bob Dylan.
Engages children with vibrant, lyrical storytelling.
Fosters appreciation for music and creativity.
Encourages historical and cultural awareness.
Bob Dylan: Mavericks of Music: Stories for Children
Daniel Budnik, 2023
Award winning
Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Culinary adventure sparks creativity and cultural appreciation.
Engaging storyline with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages family bonding through cooking-inspired activities.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
Award winning
Ladi Kwali: The Creative Potter
Ada Ukabia, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through Ladi Kwali's pottery journey.
Showcases resilience and dedication in mastering crafts.
Cultural education about Nigerian heritage and arts.
Encourages artistic expression and historical appreciation.
Ladi Kwali: The Creative Potter
Ada Ukabia, 2023
Award winning
The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations enhance cultural understanding.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity through captivating stories.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages curiosity about world cultures and traditions.
The Spice Box
Meera Sriram, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
Invisible Things
Andy J Pizza, Sophie Miller, 2023
52 pages
Why to read
Explores imagination through whimsical, engaging narrative.
Enhances problem-solving skills with thought-provoking challenges.
Characters exemplify resilience and creativity.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Invisible Things
Andy J Pizza, Sophie Miller, 2023
Award winning
The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and activism through engaging storytelling.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports development of personal and social identity.
The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
Award winning
How to Write a Poem
Kwame Alexander, Melissa Sweet, Deanna Nikaido, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and expression through poetry.
Teaches poetic forms and techniques, educational.
Encourages children's confidence in writing.
Fun, interactive reading for family bonding.
