Books like No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging storyline captivates and delights young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence through character interaction.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in early learners.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading moments.
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
Dav Pilkey, 2021
Award winning
The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and activism through engaging storytelling.
Highlights the power of art in social change.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports development of personal and social identity.
The Artivist
Nikkolas Smith, 2023
Award winning
Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All
Tami Charles, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic achievements.
Highlights perseverance, integrity, and justice themes.
Educational content about the judicial system.
Encourages civic engagement and equality discussions.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All
Tami Charles, 2023
Award winning
Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court
Kekla Magoon, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Justice Jackson's real-life story.
Highlights determination in overcoming societal barriers.
Educational insight into the U.S. judicial system.
Encourages discussions on equality and justice.
Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court
Kekla Magoon, 2023
Award winning
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Educates on historical events through narrative storytelling.
Addresses complex themes with age-appropriate language.
Encourages awareness and understanding of racial history.
Supports discussions on equality and human rights.
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2021
The Hope And The Legacy: he Past, Present, And Future Of "students' Right To Their Own Language" (RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION)
Patrick Bruch, Katrina Moore, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores the evolution of language rights in education.
Highlights critical pedagogical approaches and methodologies.
Encourages understanding of diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Supports educators in fostering inclusive classroom environments.
The Hope And The Legacy: he Past, Present, And Future Of "students' Right To Their Own Language" (RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION)
Patrick Bruch, Katrina Moore, 2023
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.
