Books like The Hindenburg Disaster
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
Lauren Tarshis, 2022
144 pages
Why to read
Captivating historical adventure enhances history learning.
Builds resilience through characters' survival stories.
Encourages curiosity about natural phenomena and disasters.
Offers insights into overcoming challenges with courage.

I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
Lauren Tarshis, 2022
Award winning
Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Jean Menzies, Katie Ponder, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Explore ancient Egypt's rich mythology and history.
Engages kids with captivating god and goddess tales.
Enhances cultural knowledge and historical understanding.
Stimulates curiosity in young, developing minds.

Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
Jean Menzies, Katie Ponder, 2022
Award winning
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and big dreams among young readers.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Encourages resilience and persistence in facing challenges.
Ideal for family reading, sparking meaningful discussions.

Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates self-discovery and intellectual curiosity.
Encourages self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Supports emotional development and perseverance.
Ideal for family bonding through shared reading.

The Smart Cookie
Jory John, 2021
Award winning
Women Who Led the Way: Great Explorers and Adventurers
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2024
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires with stories of pioneering female explorers.
Promotes courage and perseverance in young readers.
Educational content enhances knowledge on global geography.
Empowers girls to envision limitless possibilities.

Women Who Led the Way: Great Explorers and Adventurers
Mick Manning, Brita Granström, 2024
Award winning
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Chronicles a family's migration during the Great Migration.
Highlights resilience and hope in the face of change.
Educates on historical events through a child’s perspective.
Encourages discussions on history and social justice.
