Books like Harlem: A Poem
Award winning
My Pen
Christopher Myers, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and self-expression through drawing.
Inspires confidence in personal artistic journeys.
Enhances visual thinking and imagination.
Supports emotional expression and storytelling skills.
My Pen
Christopher Myers, 2015
Award winning
Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Syncs with Timbaland’s rhythmic style, enhancing musical awareness.
Encourages a calming bedtime routine through soothing storylines.
Illustrations complement music themes, stimulating visual perception.
Supports language development with rhythmic text patterns.
Nighttime Symphony
Christopher Myers, Timbaland, 2010
Award winning
Wings
Christopher Myers, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encourages acceptance and understanding.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations captivate and inspire young readers.
Empowers self-confidence through unique storytelling.
Enhances empathy, promoting social and emotional development.
Wings
Christopher Myers, 2000
Award winning
Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly
Walter Dean Myers, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and empowerment.
Educational insight into historic civil rights movements.
Encourages awareness and critical reflection.
Age-appropriate content tailored for young readers.
Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly
Walter Dean Myers, 2000
Award winning
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and self-empowerment.
Introduces historical context in an accessible manner.
Encourages discussions on freedom and human rights.
Strengthens literacy through engaging narrative.
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, 2017
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
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires hope and big dreams among young readers.
Beautiful, poetic language enhances vocabulary.
Encourages resilience and persistence in facing challenges.
Ideal for family reading, sparking meaningful discussions.
