Books like Love, Ghosts and Nose Hair
Award winning
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Gwendolyn Brooks' remarkable poetic journey.
Enhances appreciation for poetry and literary expression.
Celebrates resilience and determination in creative pursuits.
Supports literacy and language development.
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade, Cozbi A. Cabrera, 2020
Award winning
The Loud House #13: Lucy Rolls the Dice (13)
The Loud House Creative Team, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative that sparks imagination.
Characters embody diverse personalities and relatable emotions.
Encourages decision making and understanding of consequences.
Interactive, lively storytelling enhances cognitive skills.
The Loud House #13: Lucy Rolls the Dice (13)
The Loud House Creative Team, 2021
Award winning
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Maya's Song
Renée Watson, Vicki B. Williamson, 2022
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
Fran Manushkin, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through poetry writing with Katie Woo.
Encourages self-expression and linguistic skills in young readers.
Provides relatable scenarios for children to learn from.
Supports literacy and cognitive development in a fun way.
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
Fran Manushkin, 2013
Award winning
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
Linda Glaser, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires empathy and understanding of historical contexts.
Highlights the significance of freedom and hope.
Enhances awareness of American cultural symbols.
Encourages a sense of global unity and acceptance.
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
Linda Glaser, 2010
Award winning
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family, heritage, and multigenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of African American culture and history.
Empowers children through relatable, strong character representations.
Encourages family connections and storytelling traditions.
Going Down Home with Daddy
Kelly Starling Lyons, 2019
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Brian Selznick, Barbara Kerley, 2004
56 pages
Why to read
Introduces Walt Whitman’s historical significance creatively.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, poetic language.
Inspires appreciation for American history and culture.
Stimulating illustrations complement engaging narrative.
