Books like Man Made Boy
Liar
Janine Amos, Gwen Green, 1990
31 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of honesty and consequences of lying.
Engaging narrative builds empathy and understanding.
Encourages open discussions about truth and ethics.
Supports developmental growth in decision-making skills.
Liar
Janine Amos, Gwen Green, 1990
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, Holly Hatam, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, Holly Hatam, 2021
Award winning
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Abigail Halpin, 2012
146 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cultural identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports literacy and language skills enhancement.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Abigail Halpin, 2012
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
68 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with its whimsical, otherworldly encounters.
Strengthens empathy through diverse, engaging character interactions.
Encourages curiosity and exploration of new concepts.
Designed for enjoyable parent-child shared reading moments.
Close Encounters of a Most Peculiar Kind
Vola Ryan, 2016
Award winning
The Path
Little Gestalten, Reif Larsen, Marine Schneider, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances imagination with a creative, winding journey.
Fosters empathy through vivid, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in everyday scenarios.
Interactive and engaging narrative boosts literacy.
The Path
Little Gestalten, Reif Larsen, Marine Schneider, 2021
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
480 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and personal growth.
Engaging storyline fosters empathy and understanding.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.
Encourages perseverance through life's challenges.
Katy
Jacqueline Wilson, Madeleine Leslay, 2015
Award winning
l8r, g8r: The Internet Girls
Lauren Myracle, 2007
288 pages
Why to read
Captures adolescent communication in the digital age.
Addresses real-life challenges faced by modern teenagers.
Encourages understanding of online interaction impacts.
Strengthens literacy through contemporary dialogue.
l8r, g8r: The Internet Girls
Lauren Myracle, 2007
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, Listening Library, 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.
