Top-rated books by Samuel Smiles
Character
Age: 16-19
Books like Samuel Smiles’s
Award winning
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson's rise to success.
Highlights perseverance, ambition, and self-belief.
Educational content about the U.S. judicial system.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
Choose to Live in Joy
Staci J. Magee, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Encourages positivity and joy in everyday situations.
Features engaging storytelling to captivate young minds.
Supports emotional development and resilience building.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Choose to Live in Joy
Staci J. Magee, 2023
Award winning
Dear Little Black Girl
Shania Jena Lewis, 2023
25 pages
Why to read
Empowers young black girls with positive self-image.
Celebrates diversity and inclusivity through engaging storytelling.
Encourages self-confidence and resilience in young readers.
Enhances emotional development and empathy.
Dear Little Black Girl
Shania Jena Lewis, 2023
Award winning
How Can I Be Like Jesus?
Melissa Cenatiempo, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Nurtures empathy and moral values through engaging narratives.
Encourages spiritual growth and self-reflection in young readers.
Supports conversations about ethics and kindness.
Beautiful illustrations complement the warm, meaningful text.
How Can I Be Like Jesus?
Melissa Cenatiempo, 2023
Award winning
Amy Coney Barrett - A Justice and Mother
Joyce Claiborne-West, Heroes of Liberty, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Inspires children with real-life role model achievements.
Highlights balance of career ambition and family values.
Encourages aspirations in law and justice fields.
Supports growth in understanding civic responsibilities.
Amy Coney Barrett - A Justice and Mother
Joyce Claiborne-West, Heroes of Liberty, 2022
Award winning
I'm Not Ugly: God Made Me Beautiful
La-Shawnda C. Thompson, Emiyah P. Thompson, Emani M. Thompson, 2023
126 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-esteem and positive body image.
Encourages appreciation of individual uniqueness.
Supports emotional development in young children.
Inspires conversations about diversity and acceptance.
I'm Not Ugly: God Made Me Beautiful
La-Shawnda C. Thompson, Emiyah P. Thompson, Emani M. Thompson, 2023
Award winning
OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Addresses OCD with sensitivity and understanding.
Empowers children to understand and manage emotions.
Encourages empathy and support among young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance the engaging narrative.
