Books like Missy Violet and Me
Award winning
Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
106 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical setting sparks curiosity.
Encourages scientific exploration and discovery.
Highlights resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports growth in literacy and comprehension.
Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White, Jennifer L. Meyer, 2016
Award winning
Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Expat Dog
Jackie Clark Mancuso, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of Paris through a dog’s adventures.
Enhances cultural awareness and appreciation.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages adaptability and resilience in new situations.
Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Expat Dog
Jackie Clark Mancuso, 2012
Award winning
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Justice Sonia Sotomayor's real-life story.
Encourages perseverance and determination in young readers.
Highlights the importance of education and ambition.
Empowering narrative fosters confidence and resilience.
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2021
Award winning
Abuelita's American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant's Story
Danise B Sumner, Lola Usupova, Danise Batista Sumner, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Captures Puerto Rican culture through vibrant storytelling.
Inspires children with themes of perseverance and hope.
Encourages cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.
Abuelita's American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant's Story
Danise B Sumner, Lola Usupova, Danise Batista Sumner, 2023
Award winning
Leon and Bob
Simon James, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through Leon's unique friendship journey.
Highlights the importance of companionship and empathy.
Encourages children to confront and overcome loneliness.
Suitable for developing early social and emotional skills.
Leon and Bob
Simon James, 1997
Award winning
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, Onyinye Iwu, 2021
96 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience and resourcefulness in a young protagonist.
Evokes empathy and understanding through diverse social settings.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global perspective.
Supports development of literacy and comprehension skills.
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
Atinuke, Onyinye Iwu, 2021
Award winning
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis
Jabari Asim, E.B. Lewis, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of young John Lewis's leadership.
Teaches values of persistence, empathy, and courage.
Encourages civic awareness and social responsibility.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging narrative.
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis
Jabari Asim, E.B. Lewis, 2016
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.
