Books like Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet
Award winning
Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth
Michelle Duster, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Ida B. Wells' fight for justice.
Empowers children with real historical role models.
Enhances awareness of social issues and equality.
Stimulates discussions on history and rights.
Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth
Michelle Duster, 2022
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
She Persisted: Helen Keller
Chelsea Clinton, Courtney Sheinmel, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and determination in young readers.
Highlights overcoming challenges through Helen Keller's story.
Educates about disability awareness and acceptance.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
She Persisted: Helen Keller
Chelsea Clinton, Courtney Sheinmel, 2021
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 Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and determination in young readers.
Educational insight on human rights and activism.
Illustrates the power of education and voice.
Empowering, real-life story for all ages.
I Am Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters creativity and imagination.
Introduces teamwork, responsibility, and friendship themes.
Engaging graphics captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages reading confidence in young independent readers.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.
