Books like She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
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She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Marilisa Jiménez García, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Pura Belpré’s empowering, historical impact.
Highlights cultural diversity and importance of representation.
Encourages perseverance and following one's dreams.
Engages young readers with vibrant storytelling.

She Persisted: Pura Belpré
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Marilisa Jiménez García, 2023
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
I Am Sonia Sotomayor: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Sonia Sotomayor's real-life achievements.
Encourages values of perseverance and courage.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.
Illustrates the impact one person can make.

I Am Sonia Sotomayor: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2018
Award winning
Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of overcoming barriers.
Enhances interest in math and science.
Promotes resilience and perseverance.
Ideal for shared reading family time.

Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2019
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.

All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 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.

