Top-rated books by Debbie A. Taylor
Sweet Music in Harlem
Age: 6-9
Books like Debbie A. Taylor’s
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
Award winning
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through musical and colorful storytelling.
Encourages emotional growth and self-expression in children.
Supports developmental milestones with engaging narratives.
Ideal for family bonding over shared reading times.
The Green Piano
Tonya Bolden, Roberta Flack, 2023
Award winning
Egyptian Lullaby
Zeena M. Pliska, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Immerses children in ancient Egyptian culture and history.
Soothing lullabies enhance bedtime routines and bonding time.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate visual perception.
Egyptian Lullaby
Zeena M. Pliska, 2023
Award winning
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through Yo-Yo Ma’s musical journey.
Highlights cultural diversity and global understanding.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression.
Supports resilience and pursuing passions.
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
Joanna Ho, 2021
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
Award winning
My Dad Is a DJ
Kathryn Erskine, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant depiction of music and creativity.
Explores father-child relationship dynamics.
Encourages appreciation for diverse careers.
Stimulates auditory learning through rhythmic text.
My Dad Is a DJ
Kathryn Erskine, 2023
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 Mozart, Too
Audrey Ades, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through music-themed storytelling.
Highlights historical figures in an accessible way for kids.
Encourages musical interest and historical curiosity.
Supports development of identity and self-expression.
