Top-rated books by Shania Jena Lewis
Dear Little Black Girl
Age: 4-12
Books like Shania Jena Lewis’s
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
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.

OCD Leave Me Be
Leah Cirrincione, 2023
Award winning
Karen's Birthday: A Graphic Novel
Ann M. Martin, 2023
156 pages
Why to read
Relatable story for young readers about growing up and friendship.
Engaging graphic novel format that brings the story to life.
Positive messages about kindness and perseverance.
Part of a popular series that encourages children to read more.

Karen's Birthday: A Graphic Novel
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and teamwork in vivid storytelling.
Highlights the importance of various roles in construction.
Encourages appreciation for collective efforts in creating.
Inspiring and educational for future young builders.

Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, 2021
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
Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court
Kekla Magoon, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Justice Jackson's real-life story.
Highlights determination in overcoming societal barriers.
Educational insight into the U.S. judicial system.
Encourages discussions on equality and justice.

Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court
Kekla Magoon, 2023
Award winning
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Promotes understanding of neurodiversity in a relatable way.
Encourages empathy and acceptance of individual differences.
Inspires conversations on inclusion and diversity.
Engaging illustrations complementing the educational content.

Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Louise Gooding, 2023
Award winning
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and big dreams among young readers.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Encourages resilience and persistence in facing challenges.
Ideal for family reading, sparking meaningful discussions.
