Explore We Are Family Series: Discover similar reads
Award winning
I Promise
Lebron James, 2020
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and confidence in young readers.
Encourages setting goals and striving for excellence.
Uplifting messages about commitment and accountability.
Promotes teamwork and perseverance in challenges.

I Promise
Lebron James, 2020
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.

Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.

Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
Award winning
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience and teamwork through sports narrative.
Showcases the rich histories of Native baseball players.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Inspires young readers with real-life role models.

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot boosts engagement and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
Award winning
Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
176 pages
Why to read
Promotes emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Humorous, engaging narrative keeps children interested.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports social skills development through storytelling.

Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Lincoln Peirce, 2019
World's #1 Teacher (Berenstain Bears): For an Un-bear-ably Awesome Teacher (Berenstain Bears World's Best Books)
Mike Berenstain, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Teaches everyday gratitude skills.
Fun classroom setting and humor.
Encourages teamwork and planning.
Beloved, reassuring Bear family.

