Books like Stand for Children
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
The Hope And The Legacy: he Past, Present, And Future Of "students' Right To Their Own Language" (RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION)
Patrick Bruch, Katrina Moore, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores the evolution of language rights in education.
Highlights critical pedagogical approaches and methodologies.
Encourages understanding of diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Supports educators in fostering inclusive classroom environments.

The Hope And The Legacy: he Past, Present, And Future Of "students' Right To Their Own Language" (RESEARCH AND TEACHING IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION)
Patrick Bruch, Katrina Moore, 2023
Award winning
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.

Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
Award winning
Trusty Town Hall
Lindsay Ward, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
-Engaging, community-centered storyline. -Teaches values of cooperation and trust. -Enhances understanding of civic responsibility. -Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Trusty Town Hall
Lindsay Ward, 2023
I Am, You Are: Let's Talk About Disability, Individuality and Empowerment
Ashley Harris Whaley, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Empowers children through diverse and inclusive narratives.
Enhances social awareness and empathy in young readers.
Supports developmental milestones in social-emotional learning.

I Am, You Are: Let's Talk About Disability, Individuality and Empowerment
Ashley Harris Whaley, 2024
Award winning
Choices are my Superpower: A Kid's Book About Making Choices and Understanding Consequences
Alicia Ortego, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids to make choices confidently.
Teaches consequences in engaging, accessible ways.
Supports developmental understanding of cause and effect.
Encourages thoughtful decision-making through storytelling.

Choices are my Superpower: A Kid's Book About Making Choices and Understanding Consequences
Alicia Ortego, 2023
Award winning
Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of community and belonging.
Encourages understanding of diverse backgrounds.
Supports emotional and social development.
Illustrated, engaging narrative for young readers.

Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers, 2022
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

