Books about Perseverance
Award winning
The Magical Yet
Angela Diterlizzi, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and persistence in young minds.
Encourages overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude.
Stimulates imagination through magical storytelling.
Promotes growth mindset, essential for early development.

The Magical Yet
Angela Diterlizzi, 2020
Award winning
Mabel and the Mountain
Kim Hillyard, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and achieving big dreams.
Engaging storyline promotes courage and determination.
Illustrates importance of support and friendship.
Encourages goal-setting through an enchanting narrative.

Mabel and the Mountain
Kim Hillyard, 2024
Award winning
Like Lava in My Veins
Derrick Barnes, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional regulation through creative storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports development of coping strategies in children.
Engaging narrative that strengthens reading skills.

Like Lava in My Veins
Derrick Barnes, 2023
Award winning
Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls
Kara West, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Fun superhero theme enhances engagement and excitement.
Supports understanding of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages overcoming obstacles with courage and creativity.

Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls
Kara West, 2019
Award winning
Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Pip Jones, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation in young minds.
Encourages persistence and learning from failures.
Inspires interest in science and engineering.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Pip Jones, 2019
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
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis
Jabari Asim, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of young John Lewis's leadership.
Teaches values of persistence, empathy, and courage.
Encourages civic awareness and social responsibility.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging narrative.

Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis
Jabari Asim, 2016
Award winning
I Am Sacagawea: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Sacagawea's remarkable historical journey.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Presents history in a relatable and engaging way.
Supports development of identity and self-confidence.
