Books like Separate but Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle
Award winning
African Beginnings
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 1998
48 pages
Why to read
Explores rich histories of ancient African civilizations.
Enhances understanding of diverse cultures and heritage.
Supports development of global awareness in children.
Engaging storytelling sparks curiosity and learning.
African Beginnings
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 1998
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explores Afghan culture through engaging, numerical storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and global awareness.
Supports numeracy skills with culturally rich contexts.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2006
Count Your Way Through Iran
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Explores Iranian culture through numbers and vibrant illustrations.
Enhances global awareness and curiosity in young readers.
Supports counting skills and numerical understanding.
Encourages cultural respect and diversity appreciation.
Count Your Way Through Iran
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2012
Award winning
Count Your Way Through Kenya
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Lyne Leveque, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explore Kenyan culture through numbers and stories.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global understanding.
Supports early math skills and numeral recognition.
Engaging illustrations captivate and educate young readers.
Count Your Way Through Kenya
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Lyne Leveque, 2006
Award winning
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, 2014
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires children through Malcolm X's transformative childhood.
Highlights resilience, leadership, and self-discovery.
Addresses historical context with age-appropriate storytelling.
Encourages discussions on equality and civil rights.
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz, 2014
Award winning
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Highlights historical significance of 25 protest movements.
Educates on civic engagement and social change.
Inspires activism and empathy in young readers.
Supports discussions about justice and equality.
Together We March: 25 Protest Movements That Marched into History
Leah Henderson, 2021
Award winning
The Story of Windrush
K.N. Chimbiri, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical narrative on Caribbean immigrants' experiences.
Inspires empathy and cultural understanding in young readers.
Supports discussions about diversity and resilience.
Educational resource with captivating storytelling.
The Story of Windrush
K.N. Chimbiri, 2020
Award winning
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of resilience and empowerment.
Educates on disability rights and activism.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging narrative.
