Books like The Turtle of Michigan
My Heart is a Poem
Jane Doe, Coral Rumble, Ken Nesbitt, Joseph Coelho, Janet S. Wong, Ruth Awolola, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jay Hulme, Karl Nova, John Agard, Kate Wakeling, Valerie Bloom, Nikki Grimes, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Nurtures emotional intelligence through poetic storytelling.
Encourages creative expression and vocabulary expansion.
Supports developmental milestones in reading and comprehension.
Fosters empathy and self-awareness in young readers.
My Heart is a Poem
Jane Doe, Coral Rumble, Ken Nesbitt, Joseph Coelho, Janet S. Wong, Ruth Awolola, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jay Hulme, Karl Nova, John Agard, Kate Wakeling, Valerie Bloom, Nikki Grimes, 2023
Award winning
Who Are Your People?
Bakari Sellers, Reggie Brown, 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, Reggie Brown, 2022
Award winning
Our Grandparents Were Members of the Black Panther Party
Fatima D. El-Mekki, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Educational insight into historical civil rights movements.
Strengthens understanding of justice and community.
Inspires courage and active participation in society.
Family-focused narrative encourages shared reading.
Our Grandparents Were Members of the Black Panther Party
Fatima D. El-Mekki, 2023
Award winning
The Last Dog: A 'tail' of adoption for a dog and a boy
Liane Joly, Jared Huber, 2022
25 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming story combining friendship with pet adoption.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards animals.
Enhances emotional development through relatable narrative.
Captivating illustrations engage and delight young readers.
The Last Dog: A 'tail' of adoption for a dog and a boy
Liane Joly, Jared Huber, 2022
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Mariyah Rahman, 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, Mariyah Rahman, 2023
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, Buck Buchanan, 2024
43 pages
Why to read
Empowers young readers through a strong female lead.
Cultivates resilience and self-confidence in children.
Encourages creativity and self-expression through story.
Supports literacy skills with engaging narrative.
Kween
Vichet Chum, Buck and JoJo Buchanan, JoJo Buchanan, Buck Buchanan, 2024
Award winning
Mama Says
Rob D. Walker, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience through motherly wisdom.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Cultivates understanding of diverse cultural values.
Supports language development with engaging narrative.
Mama Says
Rob D. Walker, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, 2009
The Brockenspectre
Linda-Newbery, Unknown, 2013
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating mystery adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Encourages empathy through rich, nuanced characters.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, descriptive settings.
Supports emotional development and resilience learning.
