Books like Lizzie Logan, Second Banana
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
A Bad Case of the Almosts
Janet Sumner Johnson, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses childhood setbacks with humor and grace.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports understanding of emotions and overcoming challenges.
Ideal for engaging family reading and discussion.

A Bad Case of the Almosts
Janet Sumner Johnson, 2023
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children

Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
Award winning
The Kids' Book of Worries: Understanding Anxiety and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson, Jenny Stephenson, 2023
39 pages
Why to read
Guides children through understanding and managing anxiety.
Empowers with strategies to handle anxious feelings effectively.
Written by expert, Catherine Stephenson, ensures trusted advice.
Encourages open discussions about feelings in families.

The Kids' Book of Worries: Understanding Anxiety and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson, Jenny Stephenson, 2023
Chicken Little and the Very Long Race
Sam Wedelich, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages perseverance and resilience in young readers.
Illustrates the power of teamwork and collaboration.
Enhances reading skills through engaging storytelling.
Suitable for early elementary age developmental stages.

Chicken Little and the Very Long Race
Sam Wedelich, 2024
Award winning
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.

All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
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
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
