Top-rated books by Mark Sakamoto
Shizue's Path
Age: 5-8
Books like Mark Sakamoto’s
Award winning
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates enduring friendships with engaging storytelling.
Teaches empathy and understanding through relatable scenarios.
Encourages emotional development and social skills.
Supports literacy growth with compelling, easy-to-follow text.
Friends Are Friends, Forever
Dane Liu, 2022
Award winning
The Spaces In Between
Jaspreet Kaur, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages exploration of self and diverse perspectives.
Stimulates emotional and social development.
Vibrant illustrations complement captivating narrative.
The Spaces In Between
Jaspreet Kaur, 2023
Award winning
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through affirming, lyrical prose.
Celebrates diversity and individual importance.
Fosters emotional intelligence and self-worth.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
All Because You Matter
Tami Charles, 2020
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, 2024
43 pages
Why to read
Empowers young readers through a strong female lead.
Cultivates resilience and self-confidence in children.
Encourages creativity and self-expression through story.
Supports literacy skills with engaging narrative.
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, 2024
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 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.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Vizite Ayiti ak Panch
Evens Atys, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Explores vibrant Haitian culture and landmarks.
Enhances geographical and cultural knowledge.
Supports language development and cognitive growth.
Encourages family bonding through reading.
Vizite Ayiti ak Panch
Evens Atys, 2023
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
