This collection of stories sets the Civil Rights Movement in the context of a child’s family life, providing insight for modern readers to understand both the movement and the realities of life for African Americans in the Jim Crow South.
Young readers who are not familiar with the “flu game” or Michael Jordan will be drawn in by a familiar and engaging format. A strong secondary purchase anywhere basketball books or this series is popular.
A descriptive, contemplative novel exploring environmentalism and grief against the backdrop of Alaska and COVID-19 that is unfortunately marred by stereotypes.
This beautifully written and exciting story of a family fleeing during the Mexican revolution offers a new perspective in historical fiction. An excellent addition to all collections.
This one is a must where other “Scaredy Squirrel” books are popular—but newcomers to the series will be sucked in, too. Engaging, humorous, and utterly relatable.
A sweet nonfiction picture book explaining the history of the frisbee which might be of interest to young students but lacks any additional depth for further learning.