Books like Cesar Chavez
Award winning
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Coretta Scott King's powerful life story.
Highlights themes of perseverance and social justice.
Educates on historical American civil rights movements.
Encourages discussions on equality and personal values.
She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Starling Lyons, 2022
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience in the face of adversity.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Inspires hope and advocacy in young readers.
Supportive narrative for emotional and social growth.
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, 2022
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
Chicks Rule!
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Empowers young readers through positive female role models.
Illustrations captivate and engage children's imaginations.
Promotes teamwork and perseverance in problem-solving.
Fun, empowering narrative enhances reading enjoyment.
Chicks Rule!
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 2019
Award winning
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
E.L. Norry, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Chronicles Mandela's inspiring journey and leadership.
Teaches values of courage, resilience, and equality.
Supports empathy development and historical awareness.
Encourages discussions on justice and human rights.
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
E.L. Norry, 2020
Award winning
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires justice, equality through Elijah Cummings' life story.
Educational: teaches important civil rights history.
Stimulates discussions on fairness and leadership.
Engages young readers with compelling storytelling.
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
Award winning
Cornbread & Poppy
Matthew Cordell, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Charming adventure of friendship and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's understanding of cooperation and sharing.
Lively illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early development of empathy and resilience.
