Books like Goal!
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.

Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, 2021
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2021
176 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity through fun, magical adventures.
Enhances emotional understanding and friendships.
Engages young readers with humor and wit.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.

Unicorn Famous: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure
Dana Simpson, 2021
Award winning
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Aretha Franklin's impactful life and career.
Inspires children with strong, influential female role model.
Encourages respect and determination through engaging storytelling.
Beautiful illustrations complement powerful narrative.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2020
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 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
Award winning
My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Captures excitement and anxiety of new experiences.
Encourages adaptation and resilience in young readers.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

My First Day
Huỳnh Kim Liên, 2021
Award winning
Bird Builds a Nest: A Science Storybook about Forces (Science Storybooks)
Martin Jenkins, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores basic physics through engaging storytelling.
Teaches force and motion in an accessible way.
Encourages scientific curiosity and exploration.
Bright illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

