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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
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
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children

Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
It's Her Story Sacajawea A Graphic Novel
Randy'L He-Dow Teton, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural history through engaging graphic storytelling.
Introduces historical figures with accessible, appealing visuals.
Encourages exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives.
Supports development of historical knowledge and empathy.

It's Her Story Sacajawea A Graphic Novel
Randy'L He-Dow Teton, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring biography of a prominent literary figure
Insight into African American history and culture
Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Encourages the importance of preserving cultural stories

Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
Award winning
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson's rise to success.
Highlights perseverance, ambition, and self-belief.
Educational content about the U.S. judicial system.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.

