Books like Harlem: A Poem
Award winning
Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, Kaa Illustration, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Syncs with Timbaland’s rhythmic style, enhancing musical awareness.
Encourages a calming bedtime routine through soothing storylines.
Illustrations complement music themes, stimulating visual perception.
Supports language development with rhythmic text patterns.

Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, Kaa Illustration, 2019
Award winning
My Pen
Christopher Myers, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and self-expression through drawing.
Inspires confidence in personal artistic journeys.
Enhances visual thinking and imagination.
Supports emotional expression and storytelling skills.

My Pen
Christopher Myers, 2016
Award winning
Wings
Christopher Myers, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encourages acceptance and understanding.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations captivate and inspire young readers.
Empowers self-confidence through unique storytelling.
Enhances empathy, promoting social and emotional development.

Wings
Christopher Myers, 2000
Award winning
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, Floyd Cooper, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and self-empowerment.
Introduces historical context in an accessible manner.
Encourages discussions on freedom and human rights.
Strengthens literacy through engaging narrative.

Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, Floyd Cooper, 2019
Award winning
Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly
Walter Dean Myers, Leonard Jenkins, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and empowerment.
Educational insight into historic civil rights movements.
Encourages awareness and critical reflection.
Age-appropriate content tailored for young readers.

Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly
Walter Dean Myers, Leonard Jenkins, 2000
Award winning
Trophies A Harcourt Reading Language Arts Program Timeless Treasures
Harcourt School Publishers, 2003
752 pages
Why to read
Fosters language arts skills through engaging stories.
Enhances vocabulary with diverse reading materials.
Cultivates reading comprehension and critical thinking.
Encourages lifelong reading and learning habits.

Trophies A Harcourt Reading Language Arts Program Timeless Treasures
Harcourt School Publishers, 2003
Award winning
A Sky-Blue Bench
Bahram Rahman, Peggy Collins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience and perseverance in children.
Illustrates overcoming challenges with creativity.
Enhances empathy through diverse cultural perspectives.
Supports literacy with engaging narrative structure.

A Sky-Blue Bench
Bahram Rahman, Peggy Collins, 2021
Award winning
The Turning of the Year
Bill Martin Jr., Greg Shed, Bill Martin, Sam Maitin, 1970
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the changing seasons in a poetic manner.
Encourages observation and appreciation of nature.
Supports language development with rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
