Books like Toning the Sweep
Award winning
Lottie Paris Lives Here
Angela Johnson, 2011
34 pages
Why to read
Lively storytelling sparks imagination and creativity.
Lottie Paris character fosters relatability and companionship.
Encourages exploration of diversity and community bonds.
Supports language development and early reading skills.
Lottie Paris Lives Here
Angela Johnson, 2011
Award winning
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
Angela Johnson, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the significance of Juneteenth through a child's eyes.
Vivid illustrations enhance understanding of historical events.
Encourages discussions about freedom and equality.
Supports history learning with engaging storytelling.
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
Angela Johnson, 2013
Award winning
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Hannah Holt, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and historical facts.
Enhances knowledge about cultural evolution of clothing.
Encourages curiosity and learning through quirky storytelling.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Hannah Holt, 2022
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Promotes healing and understanding through Indigenous storytelling.
Enhances empathy and emotional awareness in young readers.
Supports cultural diversity and inclusion education.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging children and parents alike.
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin, 2021
Award winning
Like Lava in My Veins
Derrick Barnes, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional regulation through creative storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports development of coping strategies in children.
Engaging narrative that strengthens reading skills.
Like Lava in My Veins
Derrick Barnes, 2023
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
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
14 Cows for America
Carmen Agra Deedy, Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, 2007
36 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through true post-9/11 cross-cultural kindness.
Beautifully illustrated, enhances visual literacy and appreciation.
Encourages global awareness and cultural understanding.
Perfect for discussions on empathy and generosity.
