Books like Just Like Jesse Owens
Award winning
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Illustrates key events in the Civil Rights Movement.
Inspires empathy and understanding through historical perspective.
Enhances awareness of social justice and equality.
Encourages family discussions on important societal issues.
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, 2009
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
Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens
Philip Steele, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Jesse Owens' historical Olympic achievements.
Highlights resilience, determination, and breaking barriers.
Educational content enriches history and social studies learning.
Encourages discussions on equality and personal goals.
Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens
Philip Steele, Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, 2020
Award winning
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson's rise to success.
Highlights perseverance, ambition, and self-belief.
Educational content about the U.S. judicial system.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
Award winning
I Am Muhammad Ali: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and determination through Ali's life story.
Teaches importance of self-belief and perseverance to kids.
Highlights historical and cultural significance of Muhammad Ali.
Encourages children to stand up for their beliefs.
I Am Muhammad Ali: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
Award winning
Messi: The Amazing Story of a Soccer Legend
Gerry Bird, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Messi’s extraordinary career journey.
Encourages determination and hard work in readers.
Highlights teamwork and perseverance values.
Perfect for young sports enthusiasts.
Messi: The Amazing Story of a Soccer Legend
Gerry Bird, 2023
Award winning
Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo - War of the Titans: Kids and Beyond Illustrated Book: Who is Better? The Truth
A Arter, 2023
87 pages
Why to read
Exploring soccer legends: stimulating young sports enthusiasts.
Engages children in a healthy comparative discussion.
Inspires teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Visually captivating illustrations enhance learning.
Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo - War of the Titans: Kids and Beyond Illustrated Book: Who is Better? The Truth
A Arter, 2023
Award winning
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through historical figures and events.
Enhances understanding of perseverance and resilience.
Celebrates cultural diversity and musical creativity.
Encourages emotional expression through art.
