Books like Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America
Award winning
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly portrays bicultural experiences and family bonds.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse communities.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
Supports bilingual language development and cultural appreciation.
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
Save the Planet
Andrew Hubbard, 2022
62 pages
Why to read
Encourages environmental awareness in young readers.
Inspires actions towards sustainability and conservation.
Interactive content boosts engagement and learning.
Supports development of empathy towards nature.
Save the Planet
Andrew Hubbard, 2022
Award winning
My Town / Mi Pueblo
Nicholas Solis, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Bilingual storytelling enhances language development.
Culturally diverse settings broaden children's worldviews.
Engaging illustrations capture attention, foster imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
My Town / Mi Pueblo
Nicholas Solis, 2022
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.
