Books like She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Award winning
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, 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, 2021
Award winning
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina, 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, 2020
Award winning
Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!
Chelsea Clinton, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Guides siblings on embracing new family dynamics.
Offers strategies to manage jealousy and share attention.
Encourages empathy and responsibility in older siblings.
Warm illustrations, engaging narrative.
Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!
Chelsea Clinton, 2022
Award winning
Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe
Chelsea Clinton, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Raises awareness about endangered species worldwide.
Encourages environmental responsibility in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging text.
Supports development of empathy and conservation values.
Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe
Chelsea Clinton, 2019
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
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
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Lisbeth Kaiser, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Maya Angelou's remarkable life story.
Empowers children to pursue dreams despite obstacles.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Supports discussions on resilience and creativity.
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou
Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Lisbeth Kaiser, 2019
Award winning
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and storytelling.
Inspires with real-life librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré.
Encourages inclusion and diversity through narrative.
Supports language development and historical awareness.
