Books like Boyz Rule 09: Basketball Buddies
Award winning
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
136 pages
Why to read
Celebrates uniqueness and self-acceptance.
Encourages embracing individual differences.
Delightful illustrations enhance engagement.
Supports social and emotional development.
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Matthew Gray Gubler, 2019
Award winning
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Educates on historical events through narrative storytelling.
Addresses complex themes with age-appropriate language.
Encourages awareness and understanding of racial history.
Supports discussions on equality and human rights.
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
Award winning
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging rural setting fosters children's knowledge of farm life.
Vivid illustrations spark creativity and visual learning.
Simple language aids early reading skills.
Encourages empathy through animal and farmer interactions.
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall, 2022
Award winning
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and adaptability in everyday challenges.
Celebrates the joys of family and togetherness.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Encourages appreciation for making the best of situations.
Saturday
Oge Mora, Tracey Leigh, Little, Brown Young Readers, 2019
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
368 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale promotes empathy and community spirit.
Engages young readers with charming, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and creativity in problem-solving.
Fosters family connections and shared reading moments.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
Karina Yan Glaser, 2020
Award winning
Spellbook of the Lost and Found
Moïra Fowley-Doyle, 2020
240 pages
Why to read
Mystery unfolds with each page, sparking curiosity.
Enhances critical thinking through complex, intertwining plots.
Characters demonstrate resilience and cooperation.
Themes of loss and recovery resonate emotionally.
