Books like Merci Suárez Plays It Cool
Award winning
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina, Sonia Sanchez, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship during life-changing events.
Highlights emotional resilience and adaptation.
Encourages empathy and understanding in children.
Illustrates diverse experiences and communities.
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina, Sonia Sanchez, 2020
Award winning
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Justice Sonia Sotomayor's real-life story.
Encourages perseverance and determination in young readers.
Highlights the importance of education and ambition.
Empowering narrative fosters confidence and resilience.
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2021
Judy Moody Was in a Mood
Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Captures third-grader's quirky moods and adventures.
Encourages resilience and self-expression in kids.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy.
Perfect blend of humor and life lessons.
Judy Moody Was in a Mood
Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds, 2018
Award winning
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Judith Viorst, Isidre Monés, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages positive behavior through engaging storytelling.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and honesty.
Supports emotional development and self-improvement.
Ideal for parent-child interactive reading sessions.
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Judith Viorst, Isidre Monés, 2014
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging storytelling nurtures children's imagination.
Characters exemplify resilience and emotional growth.
Stimulates discussions on relationships and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonds.
Vitello Gets a Yucky Girlfriend
Kim Fupz Aakeson, 2009
Award winning
The Best Man
Richard Peck, 2016
240 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of responsibility and personal growth.
Encourages understanding of diverse family dynamics.
Highlights importance of friendship and trust.
Engaging narrative with humor and heart.
The Best Man
Richard Peck, 2016
Award winning
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Colorful illustrations enhance engaging and humorous narrative.
Encourages self-expression and creativity in children.
Addresses family dynamics and sibling relationships.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child, 1999
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
Gennifer Choldenko, 2009
216 pages
Why to read
Addresses important themes like friendship and identity.
Encourages understanding of social and personal challenges.
Suitable for middle schoolers' emotional and social development.
Engaging narrative that enhances empathetic skills.
