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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
Chicks Rule!
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Empowers young readers through positive female role models.
Illustrations captivate and engage children's imaginations.
Promotes teamwork and perseverance in problem-solving.
Fun, empowering narrative enhances reading enjoyment.

Chicks Rule!
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 2019
Award winning
How the Leopard Got His Claws
Chinua Achebe, 2011
35 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of power and justice.
Rich folklore-inspired narrative.
Encourages discussions about fairness and leadership.
Vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers.

How the Leopard Got His Claws
Chinua Achebe, 2011
Award winning
Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider
Ade Adepitan, 2019
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes teamwork and resilience.
Features diverse characters, enhancing cultural understanding.
Encourages empathy and friendship through engaging narrative.
Supports development of reading skills and imagination.

Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider
Ade Adepitan, 2019
Award winning
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires activism and leadership through John Lewis' life.
Educates on civil rights history in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the powerful narrative.

Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2022
Award winning
The Ballot Box Battle
Emily Arnold McCully, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires understanding of voting rights history.
Features strong, determined female protagonist.
Encourages civic engagement and empowerment.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

The Ballot Box Battle
Emily Arnold McCully, 1996
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
In the Days of Queen Victoria
Eva March Tappan, 1903
272 pages
Why to read
Journey into Queen Victoria's influential reign. - Inspiring historical information enhances knowledge. - Engages children with vivid descriptions and events. - Educational tool promoting interest in history.
