12
Books like Inside Out and Back Again
Award winning
When Clouds Touch Us
Thanhhà Lại, 2023
256 pages
Why to read
- Explores emotions through engaging and relatable narrative.
- Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
- Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
- Perfect for family bonding during reading time.
When Clouds Touch Us
Thanhhà Lại, 2023
Award winning
Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lại, 2015
272 pages
Why to read
- Explores cultural identity and family bonds.
- Enhances empathy and global awareness.
- Supports emotional growth and resilience.
- Vibrant storytelling that captivates young readers.
Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lại, 2015
Award winning
Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Thanhhà Lại, 2011
274 pages
Why to read
- Explores refugee experience through a child’s perspective.
- Enhances empathy and cultural understanding.
- Written in accessible, poetic free verse.
- Award-winning, impactful narrative.
Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Thanhhà Lại, 2011
Award winning
New from Here
Kelly Yang, 2022
368 pages
Why to read
- Navigates family resilience amid global crisis.
- Encourages understanding diversity and cultural differences.
- Strengthens empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Ideal for family-shared reading and discussion.
New from Here
Kelly Yang, 2022
Award winning
Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse, 2001
148 pages
Why to read
- Captures historical events through a child's perspective.
- Enhances empathy and cultural understanding.
- Strengthens resilience through Rifka's challenging journey.
- Encourages exploration of personal and collective history.
Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse, 2001
Award winning
Girl in Reverse
Barbara Stuber, 2014
320 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of identity and belonging.
- Encourages understanding and empathy.
- Stimulates discussions on cultural diversity.
- Supports emotional and social development.
Girl in Reverse
Barbara Stuber, 2014
Award winning
Abuelita's American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant's Story
Danise B Sumner, Lola Usupova, 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, 2023
Award winning
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga, 2019
368 pages
Why to read
- Explores themes of identity and belonging.
- Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
- Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
- Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
