LibGuides: Roland Park Country School: Lower School Suggested Summer Reading

SUMMER IS HERE; TIME TO READ!

WELCOME, LOWER SCHOOL READERS!

Happy Summer! It's the perfect time for pleasure reading in a cozy corner at home or a beautiful spot in nature. Listed here are some suggested titles in various categories.

Each title in blue is linked to that book's page on The Ivy Bookshop website, where you can read longer summaries and reviews. You can also order books from the site to be shipped directly to you. The Ivy Bookshop is offering a 10% discount on all summer reading. Families can visit the shop, which is open every day from 10am-7pm, or the Ivy Bookshop's website, where they can use the coupon code RPCSUM25 to take advantage of the discount.

Take a look at the box below titled "SUMMER READING RESOURCES." At the top, you'll see links to some excellent summer reading programs sponsored by our state's public library systems. Please consider visiting your local public library, where you'll find fun activities, summer reading challenges with prizes and unlimited checkouts!

Don't forget about our SORA digital library as another option. You'll find many of the titles here plus much more. Find the SORA box below or click here for access. Did you know that you can find many books that we don't have in our own digital library by connecting SORA to your public library's collection? Email Ms. Edwards at edwardsb@rpcs.org if you have any questions.

PARTICIPATE IN OUR LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER READING CHALLENGE!

A LETTER and TRACKER were sent home with the summer work materials, but you can also use these links in green.

HAPPY READING!

Beverly Edwards, Lower School Librarian

RISING THIRD GRADE REQUIRED BOOK - Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes; R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780142415559

Publication Date: 2010-03-04

(Available in print and audio on SORA) Dyamonde Daniel may be new in town, but that doesn't stop her from making a place for herself in a jiffy. With her can-do attitude and awesome brain power she takes the whole neighborhood by storm. The only thing puzzling her is the other new kid in her class. He's grouchy - but Dyamonde's determined to get to the bottom of his attitude and make a friend.
RISING FOURTH GRADE REQUIRED READING BOOK - Rules by Cynthia Lord
ISBN: 9780439443821

Publication Date: 2006-04-01

(Available in print and audio on SORA) Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a normal existence but her world is further complicated by a friendship with an young paraplegic.

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Suggested Picture Book Fiction

All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon; Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781416985808

Publication Date: 2009-09-08

Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky
Another by Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534421677

Publication Date: 2019-03-05

What if you...
encountered another perspective?
Discovered another world?
Met another you?

What might you do?
The Bad Seed by Jory John; Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062467768

Publication Date: 2017-08-29

(Available on SORA) A funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you.
A Bike Like Sergio's by Maribeth Boelts; Noah Z. Jones (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781536202953

Publication Date: 2018-09-04

Ruben, hopeful for a new bike, finds a one-hundred dollar bill, but he's unsure of what to do with the leftover money.
Cece Loves Science by Kimberly Derting; Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062499615

Publication Date: 2020-06-09

(Available in audio on SORA) In this STEM-themed picture book, Cece asks one of life's most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out." - from the publisher
The Cool Bean by Jory John; Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062954527

Publication Date: 2019-12-03

(Available on SORA) Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
ISBN: 9780823440559

Publication Date: 2018-09-04

We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.
Escargot by Dashka Slater; Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780374302818

Publication Date: 2017-04-11

Escargot is a beautiful French snail who only wants to be your favorite animal and get to the delicious salad at the end of the book, even if he has to try a carrot, which he hates.
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina; Sonia Sánchez (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781536207040

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho; Dung Ho (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062915627

Publication Date: 2021-01-05

(Available on SORA) This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate one's unique features, encouraging children to be proud of who they are and how they look.
Fry Bread by Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator); Kevin Noble Maillard
ISBN: 9781626727465

Publication Date: 2019-10-22

(Available on SORA) Told in lively and powerful verse, this is the story of a Native American family as they make fry bread and celebrate their culture.
The Good Egg by Jory John; Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062866004

Publication Date: 2019-02-12

(Available on SORA) A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the time.
Greta and the Giants by Zoë Tucker; Zoe Persico (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780711253773

Publication Date: 2019-11-19

Retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg—the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis—using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children.
Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781452150147

Publication Date: 2018-03-20

(Available on SORA) In simple text a set of animals, each one linked to the previous one by some trait of shape, color, or pattern, greet and interact with one another.
Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Sophie Blackall
ISBN: 9780316362382

Publication Date: 2018-04-10

Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook.
Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins; Lavanya Naidu (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780374303679

Publication Date: 2021-02-23

(Available on SORA) Immigrating to America, Shanti learns to navigate multiple cultures and embrace the complex but beautiful home in between.
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
ISBN: 9780593308431

Publication Date: 2022-05-24

This hot dog has had enough of summer in the city! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach.
How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk; Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780425291986

Publication Date: 2018-05-15

Pearl and her robot friend Pascal use fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops to build the best sandcastle ever.
How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander; Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062307811

Publication Date: 2019-06-18

(Available on SORA) A poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading, this book presents a method of reading that begins with planting oneself beneath a tree and leads to a book party one hopes will never end.
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan (Illustrator); Eric Fan (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534457621

Publication Date: 2021-09-28

A whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.
I Walk with Vanessa: a Story about a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoët; Kerascoët
ISBN: 9781524769550

Publication Date: 2018-04-24

"An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help in this wordless picture book"--Provided by publisher.
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763655983

Publication Date: 2011-09-27

The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bear's memory and renews his search with a vengeance.
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt; Adam Rex (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062438898

Publication Date: 2017-04-04

(Available on SORA) Tells a humorous story of how the rock, paper, and scissors found each other and formed a battle game.
Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt; Vin Vogel
ISBN: 9781936261291

Publication Date: 2014-09-01

(Available on SORA)
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781682630594

Publication Date: 2020-03-01

(Available on SORA) Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she DOES want a gold star from her teacher. She meets Bonnie, a library dog, who proves to be a great listener.
Max the Brave by Ed Vere
ISBN: 1492616516

Publication Date: 2015-09-08

Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem: Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like! With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself facing a much bigger challenge. Maybe Max doesn't have to be Max the Brave all the time...
My Best Friend by Mary Ann Rodman; E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780142408063

Publication Date: 2007-06-14

Six-year-old Lily has a best friend all picked out for play group day, but unfortunately the differences between first-graders and second-graders are sometimes very large.
My Very Own Room by Maya Christina Gonzalez; Amada Irma Perez
ISBN: 9780892392230

Publication Date: 2013-04-01

With the help of her family, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think. Presented in English and Spanish.
Not Norman by Kelly Bennett; Noah Z. Jones (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763627638

Publication Date: 2008-03-11

(Available on SORA) Norman the goldfish isn’t what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet — one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don’t go as he planned.
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
ISBN: 9780399226168

Publication Date: 1995-09-28

Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone in the town of Napville. But whenever he tries to share his safety tips, nobody listens. Until, that is, the Napville Police Department gets a police dog named Gloria.
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson; E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780399231162

Publication Date: 2001-01-15

Two girls, one white and one African-American, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town
Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls; David Litchfield (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781536212839

Publication Date: 2020-10-06

In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life. Along the way they find friends to guide and support them, and when the new day dawns, it is full of promise.
Speak Up by Miranda Paul; Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780358140962

Publication Date: 2020-07-07

Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many different ways to speak up and make their voices heard! From shouting out gratitude for a special treat to challenging a rule that isn't fair, these young students show that simple, everyday actions can help people and make the world a better place.
Sulwe by Vashti Harrison (Illustrator); Lupita Nyong'o
ISBN: 9781534425361

Publication Date: 2019-10-15

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts; Noah Z. Jones (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763642846

Publication Date: 2009-06-09

(Available on SORA) Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size.
Together We Grow by Susan Vaught; Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534405868

Publication Date: 2020-05-26

"A poignant picture book that celebrates inclusivity, acceptance, and the importance of rebuilding a community in the wake of disaster." - from the Publisher.
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781423171010

Publication Date: 2013-05-14

(Available in read-along on SORA) After swallowing a watermelon seed, a crocodile imagines a scary outcome.
What the Road Said by Cleo Wade; Lucie de Moyencourt (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250269492

Publication Date: 2021-03-23

"It's okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. Bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade's What the Road Said features illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity, remembering that the most important thing we can do in life is to keep going." - From the Publisher

Suggested Chapter Book Fiction - Grades 3 and up

Amina's Voice by Hena Khan
ISBN: 9781481492072

Publication Date: 2018-05-01

(Available on SORA) Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class. Does Amina need to start changing too?
Any Day with You by Mae Respicio
ISBN: 9780525707578

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

A warm, tender story about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she'll convince her great-grandfather not to move back home to the Philippines.
Because of the Rabbit (Scholastic Gold) by Cynthia Lord
ISBN: 9780545914260

Publication Date: 2021-03-02

On the last night of summer, Emma and her Maine game warden father rescue a small domestic rabbit stuck in a fence; the very next day Emma starts fifth grade after years of being home schooled, excited and apprehensive about making new friends, but she is paired with Jack, a hyperactive boy, who does not seem to fit in with anyone--except that they share a love of animals, which draws them together, because of the rabbit.
Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
ISBN: 9781416987321

Publication Date: 2011-07-05

(Available on SORA) Twelve-year-old Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Fitzroy has murder on his hands and trouble on his tail. He believes that Henry, the hippopotamus at the brand-new FunJungle, has been murdered. The zoo's top brass claim the hippo went belly up the natural way, but Teddy and his feisty friend Summer McCraken have other ideas.
Best Wishes (Best Wishes #1) by Sarah Mlynowski
ISBN: 9781338628265

Publication Date: 2023-08-01

Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone.
Then the box arrives in the mail.
Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends.
And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to her own mom (!!). As things spin out of control, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse?
Disaster on the Titanic (Ranger in Time #9) by Kate Messner; Kelley McMorris (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338133981

Publication Date: 2019-01-29

Everyone says the Titanic is unsinkable, and Patrick Murphy believes this most of all. He grew up near the shipyard where the magnificent ship was built and officially started working there when he turned thirteen. He's even been chosen to be part of the crew during the Titanic's maiden voyage! Ranger meets Patrick before the ship sets sail, and once on board, they befriend Maryam and Hamad. But one night, the ship hits an iceberg and starts to take on water. It's a race against time for Ranger and his friends to help get as many passengers -- including themselves -- off the ship before it's too late.
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
ISBN: 9781536241860

Publication Date: 2025-04-01

It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium: Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferris's mother's chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement to paint a history of the world. And Charisse, Ferris's grandmother, has started seeing a ghost at the threshold of her room, which seems like an alarming omen given that she is also feeling unwell. But the ghost is not there to usher Charisse to the Great Beyond. Rather, she has other plans--wild, impractical, illuminating plans. How can Ferris satisfy a specter with Pinky terrorizing the town, Uncle Ted sending Ferris to spy on her aunt, and her father battling an invasion of raccoons?
Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo; K. G. Campbell (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763687649

Publication Date: 2016-09-13

It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry -- and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.
The Frindle Files by Andrew Clements
ISBN: 9780399557637

Publication Date: 2024-08-27

Josh Willet is a techie, a serious gamer. Which is why Josh and his friends can't stand Mr. N's ELA class; it's a strict no-tech zone. Mr. N makes them write everything out by hand, he won't use a Smartboard, and he's obsessed with some hundred-year-old grammar book. Then Josh discovers a secret; turns out Mr. N's been keeping a lot more than technology from his students! Together with his best friend Vanessa, and using all the computer skills they've got, Josh is determined to solve the mystery of Mr. N's past. And maybe get some screentime back, too?
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
ISBN: 9781338157826

Publication Date: 2019-06-25

(Available in text and audio on SORA) Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel, even though the owner, Mr. Yao exploits them. Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class.
Holes by Louis Sachar
ISBN: 9780440414803

Publication Date: 2000-05-09

As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
ISBN: 9780440419396

Publication Date: 2005-12-27

(Available in text and audio on SORA) Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site.
Horse Girl by Carrie Seim
ISBN: 9780593095485

Publication Date: 2021-03-30

(Available on SORA) Seventh-grader Wills is excited to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy, but between the #HorseGirls posse icing her out of their club, learning the reins of horse riding, and dealing with her air force pilot mom being stationed abroad, Wills discovers it is not easy to become a part of #HorseGirlWorld.
The Ickabog by J. K. Rowling
ISBN: 9781338732870

Publication Date: 2020-11-10

(Available on SORA) A warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds.
If the Shoe Fits (Whatever After #2) by Sarah Mlynowski
ISBN: 9780545415682

Publication Date: 2013-11-26

Tonight the mirror swept us into Cinderella's fairy tale. Now, we are NOT messing this story up. No way. Cinderella is going to marry her prince just like she's supposed to. Uh-oh. Cinderella broke her foot and there's massive swelling. The glass slipper won't fit, the prince won't know she's the one for him, and they won't live happily ever after. And it's all our fault!To save the day we'll need to: - Learn how to use a dustpan- Stay out of jail- Find Cinderella a job- And make sure true love finds its way. We just have to get it all done before the clock strikes twelve and the chance for a happily ever after is gone . . . forever!
Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
ISBN: 9781442445949

Publication Date: 2013-08-06

(Available on SORA) A telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold
ISBN: 9780063041073

Publication Date: 2021-02-02

(Available on SORA) "There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost for six months. But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon."
The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef; Catherine R. Daly; Douglas Holgate (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338572285

Publication Date: 2021-02-02

(Available on SORA) Inspired by the author's real life experiences, this rollicking, charming novel follows sixth grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia as she navigates the ups and downs of friendships, racism, and some magic, too!
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
ISBN: 9781536212587

Publication Date: 2020-04-07

(Available on SORA) Eleven-year-old Merci, descendent of Cuban immigrants, attends a Florida private school on scholarship with her whip-smart older brother. She doesn't feel much pressure to be anyone but herself, but her self-assuredness makes her a target the richest, smartest, most popular girl in school.
Nightbooks by J. A. White
ISBN: 9780062560094

Publication Date: 2019-06-25

(Available on SORA) Alex is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. He’s loved scary stories his whole life, and he knows most don’t have a happily ever after. He’s desperate for a different ending—and a way out of this twisted place.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780061992278

Publication Date: 2015-01-06

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.
Restart by Gordon Korman
ISBN: 9781338053807

Publication Date: 2018-03-27

"Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life?"--Provided by publisher.
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (a Sal and Gabi Novel, Book 1) by Carlos Hernandez
ISBN: 9781368023627

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

(Available on SORA) A brilliant sci-fi romp with Cuban influence that poses this question: What would you do if you had the power to reach through time and space and retrieve anything you want, including loved ones who have passed?
Saucy by Cynthia Kadohata; Marianna Raskin (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781442412781

Publication Date: 2020-09-29

(Available on SORA). Being a quadruplet can make it hard to stand out from the crowd. Becca's three brothers all have something that makes them...them. Becca is the only one with nothing to make her special. But when she finds a tiny, sick piglet on the side of the road, Becca knows this is it. This is her thing.
Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech
ISBN: 9780062570703

Publication Date: 2018-09-11

(Available on SORA) Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. As Louie's bond with the animal grows, surprising events prove that this fragile donkey is stronger than anyone could have imagined.
Savvy by Ingrid Law
ISBN: 9780142414330

Publication Date: 2010-03-23

(Available on SORA) Thirteen is when a Beaumont’s savvy (magical power) hits—and with one brother who causes hurricanes and another who creates electricity, Mibs Beaumont is eager to see what she gets.
The Secret Lake by Karen Inglis
ISBN: 9780956932303

Publication Date: 2011-08-01

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake... A page-turning time travel adventure.
The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick
ISBN: 9780061987519

Publication Date: 2010-12-28

Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for?
A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
ISBN: 9780545552738

Publication Date: 2015-04-28

The Pickles are new to Midnight Gulch, Tennessee, a town which legend says was once magic--but Felicity is convinced the magic is still there, and with the help of her new friend, Jonah the Beedle, she hopes to bring the magic back.
The Someday Birds by Sally J. Pla; Julie McLaughlin (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062445773

Publication Date: 2018-01-02

(Available on SORA) Charlie’s ordinary life has been unraveling ever since his father was injured in Afghanistan. When his father heads from California to Virginia for medical treatment, Charlie reluctantly travels cross-country with his boy-crazy sister, unruly brothers, and a mysterious new family friend.
Some Kind of Courage by Dan Gemeinhart
ISBN: 9780545665827

Publication Date: 2016-12-27

(Available on SORA) In 1890 Washington the only family Joseph Johnson has left is his half-wild Indian pony, Sarah, so when she is sold by a man who has no right to do so, he sets out to get her back--and he plans to let nothing stop him in his quest.
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs
ISBN: 9781442421837

Publication Date: 2013-04-02

(Available on SORA) Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it!
Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres
ISBN: 9780316306843

Publication Date: 2018-05-08

(Available on SORA) Stef Soto is hoping to break free from her overprotective parents and embarrassing reputation from her family's taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important and wonderful parts of her life
Upside-Down Magic (Upside-down Magic #1) by Sarah Mlynowski; Lauren Myracle; Emily Jenkins
ISBN: 9780545800464

Publication Date: 2016-08-30

t's never easy when your magic goes wonky.For Nory, this means that instead of being able to turn into a dragon or a kitten, she turns into both of them at the same time -- a dritten.For Elliott, the simple act of conjuring fire from his fingertips turns into a fully frozen failure.For Andres, wonky magic means he's always floating in the air, bouncing off the walls, or sitting on the ceiling.For Bax, a bad moment of magic will turn him into a . . . actually, he'd rather not talk about that.Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments. Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause . . .
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
ISBN: 9780316382007

Publication Date: 2020-04-07

(Available in audio from SORA) Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.

Suggested Graphic Novels - Grades 3 and up

Act (graphic Novel) by Kayla Miller
ISBN: 9780358206354

Publication Date: 2020-07-21

Olive is excited to go on a 6th grade field trip to the big city with her best buds, but when she finds out that a school policy is keeping some kids from going on the trip, she decides to act!
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd; Michelle Mee Nutter (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338568905

Publication Date: 2021-03-02

(Available on SORA). A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
Anne of Green Gables by Brenna Thummler (Illustrator); Mariah Marsden; Kendra Phipps (Editor); Erika Kuster (Editor)
ISBN: 9781449479602

Publication Date: 2017-10-24

Schoolyard rivalries. Baking disasters. Puffed sleeves. Explore the violet vales and glorious green of Avonlea in this spirited adaptation.
The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell
ISBN: 9781524719388

Publication Date: 2018-06-05

(Available on SORA) This graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity.
El Deafo by Cece Bell
ISBN: 9781419712173

Publication Date: 2014-09-02

(Available on SORA) A graphic novel memoir of author/illustrator Cece Bell who grew up hearing impaired.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived Graphic Novel #1): a Graphix Book by Lauren Tarshis; Georgia Ball (Adapted by); Lauren Haus Studio (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338120912

Ten-year-old George Calder can't wait to explore every inch of the Titanic, even if his little sister has to tag along. But when he sneaks away without her, things become very tricky.
Kodi (Book 1) by Jared Cullum
ISBN: 9781603094672

Publication Date: 2020-08-25

(Available on SORA) The gorgeous story of two friends separated by everything in the world -- except love.
Lightfall: the Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062990464

Publication Date: 2020-09-01

(Available on SORA) Bea and Cad, two unlikely friends, get swept up in an epic quest to save their world from falling into eternal darkness.
Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte; Ann Xu (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062973863

Publication Date: 2020-10-27

(Available on SORA) "Having just moved to Seattle from Taiwan, twelve-year-old Cici enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food"--OCLC.
Nat Enough by Maria Scrivan (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338538199

Publication Date: 2020-04-07

(Available on SORA) Natalie has never felt that she's enough -- athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought -- now she's not even cool enough for her best friend!
The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534431454

Publication Date: 2019-09-03

(Available on SORA) When thirteen-year-old Moth Hush learns she comes from a long line of witches, she unlocks a hidden witch world, where secrets from generations past unravel and the heart of her town and her family are threatened."--OCLC.
Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
Call Number: 741.5 Ley

ISBN: 9781250171115

Publication Date: 2020-02-04

(Available on SORA) "Snap's town had a witch. At least, that’s how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a crocks-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online—after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. It’s creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it’s kind of cool, too. The two make an interesting deal."
Stargazing by Jen Wang (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250183880

Publication Date: 2019-09-10

(Available on SORA) "Growing up in the same Chinese-American suburb, perfectionist Christine and artistic, confident, impulsive Moon become unlikely best friends, whose friendship is tested by jealousy, social expectations, and illness"--OCLC.
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley
Call Number: 741.5 Kni

ISBN: 9781984896841

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

(Available on SORA) Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving across the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn't be too much of a surprise.
The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780439846813

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

(Available on SORA). First in the popular Amulet series! After moving to their ancestral home, Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped by a tentacled creature in the basement that leads the children on a deadly chase into the magical world below their home.
Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee
ISBN: 9781984894151

Publication Date: 2020-09-15

(Available on SORA) Lora wants to stay a kid forever, and she'll do anything to make that happen. After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house -- and Lora's old imaginary friend!
Twins (Twins #1) by Varian Johnson; Shannon Wright (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338236132

Publication Date: 2020-10-06

(Available on SORA) Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. The twins are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it.
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator); Omar Mohamed; Iman Geddy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780525553908

Publication Date: 2020-04-14

Heartbreak and hope exist together in this remarkable graphic novel about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.

Suggested Chapter Book Fiction for Grades 1-3

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty; David Roberts (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781419734229

Publication Date: 2019-04-16

(Available on SORA) Ada must rely on her curious mind, her brave spirit, and her best pals Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck to solve a mystery in her own backyard.
Bob by Wendy Mass; Rebecca Stead; Nicholas Gannon (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250308696

Publication Date: 2019-05-07

(Available on SORA) Visiting her grandmother in Australia, Livy, ten, is reminded of the promise she made five years before to Bob, a strange, green creature who cannot recall who or what he is.
Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami
ISBN: 9781554988099

Publication Date: 2018-08-07

"Every day, Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library on the street corner. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety book-stand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something."
Clover's Luck by Kallie George
ISBN: 9781484701485

Publication Date: 2015-10-06

Despite her name, Clover has always felt decidedly unlucky. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious cottage in the Woods, she can hardly believe her good fortune. It's the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and it houses creatures of all kinds, fairy horses, unicorns, and a fiery young dragon.
Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro; Marion Lindsay (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781943147090

Publication Date: 2017-03-14

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the Zoey and Sassafras series has something for everyone!
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret by Wanda Coven; Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781442435650

Publication Date: 2012-01-03

Heidi Heckelbeck seems like any other eight-year-old, but she has a secret: She's a witch in disguise. Careful to keep her powers hidden (but excited to use them all the same), Heidi's learning to live like any other kid--who just happens to be witch
Home Is Where the Heart Is by Cam Higgins; Ariel Landy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534479005

Publication Date: 2020-12-15

Meet the lovable and rambunctious puppy, Bo Davis, in this first book of the Good Dog series! When Bo loses something important, his search takes him all over the farm.
Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley; Tara Audibert (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780063015388

Publication Date: 2021-05-11

(Available on SORA) "This beginning chapter book features spunky first-grader Jo Jo, who lives with her mom, grandmother, and cat, Mimi, on a fictional Ojibwe reservation. Her concerns are mostly about making friends and what she should do (or, more important, not do) in order to be more successful." - from Booklist
Lily to the Rescue by W. Bruce Cameron; Jennifer L. Meyer (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250234353

Publication Date: 2020-03-17

Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble.
Lulu and the Duck in the Park by Hilary McKay
ISBN: 9780807548097

Publication Date: 2014-03-01

When Lulu finds a duck egg that has rolled out of its nest, she takes it to class to keep it safe. Lulu isn't allowed to bring pets to school. But she's not really breaking the rules because it's just an egg. Surely nothing bad will happen...
Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1) by Saadia Faruqi; Ani Bushry (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781419761171

Publication Date: 2023-03-07

Marya's eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself--she claims that she's having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen.
Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062970428

Publication Date: 2021-05-04

(Available on SORA) Marisol Rainey's mother was born in the Philippines and her father works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. And Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard she calls Peppina . . . but she's afraid to climb it. This all makes her the only girl in town with a mom born elsewhere and a dad living elsewhere--the only girl who's fearful of adventure and fun.
Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo; Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763645045

Publication Date: 2009-12-22

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watson's bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash to alert the fire department, her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind like a sudden craving for their neighbor's sugar cookies.
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! by Kara West; Leeza Hernandez (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534432697

Publication Date: 2018-12-18

(Available on SORA) Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret in this first chapter book in the Mia Mayhem series!
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee; Dung Ho (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534440074

Publication Date: 2020-01-14

Mindy Kim wants to fit in at her new school, but her favorite lunch leads to scorn, then a thriving business, and finally big trouble.
My Last Best Friend by Julie Bowe; Penguin Young Readers Group Staff (Other Primary Creator)
ISBN: 9780152061975

Publication Date: 2008-05-01

(Available on SORA) After her best friend moves away, fourth-grader Ida May is determined not to make another best friend, despite the efforts of a new girl in her class.
A New Friend by Poppy Green; Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781481428323

Publication Date: 2015-01-20

In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can't wait to go back to school after the long winter break.
The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz; Angela Barrett (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763652951

Publication Date: 2011-09-13

What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings is about to find out.
Nikki and Deja by Karen English; Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780547133621

Publication Date: 2009-01-12

(Available on SORA) When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected.
Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo
ISBN: 9781524766719

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

(Available in SORA) When a storm separates Hedgehog from her lifelong friend, Mutty, she bravely sets out to find him and makes some very good new friends in the process.
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book by Alice Kuipers; Diana Toledano (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781452182216

Publication Date: 2019-08-06

When a magic book appears on Polly's doorstep that can make everything she writes happen in real life, she is certain all of her dreams are about to come true. However, Polly soon learns that what you write and what you mean are not always the same thing.
Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West; Graham Howells (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780545646239

Publication Date: 2014-08-26

The Dragon Master series has it all! Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! In this first book, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland's soldier and taken to the castle to be trained as a Dragon Master.
Stella díaz Has Something to Say by Angela Dominguez
ISBN: 9781250294104

Publication Date: 2019-01-22

(Available on SORA) "Shy, artistic third grader Stella Diaz, who emigrated from Mexico to Chicago, is self-conscious about her accent and occasional English blunders. She's also worried about being in a different class than best friend Jenny. Supportive family members and teachers help Stella build self-confidence." from Horn Book Guide
Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies; Deborah Hocking (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780358106319

Publication Date: 2021-02-02

This is the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it.
Tiger Boy by Mitali Perkins
ISBN: 9781580896610

Publication Date: 2017-06-06

(Available on SORA) A tiger cub has escaped from a reserve in the Sunderbans in West Bengal, India, and Neel, a poor boy from the islands, is determined to find her in order to save her from being captured and sold on the black market.
Willa the Wisp (the Fabled Stables Book #1) by Jonathan Auxier; Olga Demidova (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781419742699

Publication Date: 2020-10-20

(Available on SORA) One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp.
You Can Do It, Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi; Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781515860914

Publication Date: 2020-02-01

Whether she's braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions.

Suggested Graphic Novels for Grades 1-3

Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli
ISBN: 9780759554696

Publication Date: 2021-04-06

Meet Baloney! He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit—he'd rather not be here, but what can you do?
Bird and Squirrel On the Run! by James Burks
ISBN: 9780545312837

Publication Date: 2012-08-01

Squirrel is afraid of his own shadow. Bird doesn't have a care in the world. And Cat wants to eat Bird and Squirrel. Of course, he'll have to catch them first, and that's not going to be easy.
Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song
ISBN: 9781984895837

Publication Date: 2020-09-29

"Belly and Norma are the best of squirrels...or so they think! After discovering donuts for the first time, they are determined to get some for themselves, even if they have to outsmart the food truck driver to do it!"--Provided by publisher.
Fox and Rabbit (Fox and Rabbit Book #1) by Beth Ferry; Gergely Dudás (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781419746956

Publication Date: 2021-03-02

Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair! Whether searching for hidden treasure or planting a garden in their own backyard, Fox and Rabbit find everyday magic at every turn.
InvestiGators by John Patrick Green
ISBN: 9781250219954

Publication Date: 2020-02-25

(Available on SORA) Mango and Brash are a super spy alligator duo who travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil!
Mr. Wolf's Class by Aron Nels Steinke
ISBN: 9781338047684

Publication Date: 2018-06-26

Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class.
Pea, Bee, and Jay #1: Stuck Together by Brian "Smitty" Smith (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062981165

Publication Date: 2020-09-01

"A pea, a strawberry, and a cherry roll into the garden... and dare the pea to see what lies beyond the farm’s fence. On his quest, Pea befriends the studious Bee and shy bird Jay. What an unlikely trio!"
Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best? by Stephen Shaskan
ISBN: 9780593123300

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable!
Scaredy Squirrel in a Nutshell by Mélanie Watt
ISBN: 9780593307557

Publication Date: 2021-06-15

"The time is now for this anxious little guy: Meet Scaredy Squirrel in his brand-new graphic novel series. He's funnier (and scared-ier) than ever!"
Super Detectives (Simon and Chester Book #1) by Cale Atkinson
ISBN: 9780735267428

Publication Date: 2021-02-09

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries. Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple!
The Way Home (Owly #1) by Andy Runton (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338300659

Publication Date: 2020-02-04

(Available on SORA) Owly is a good-natured little owl who is always helping those around him. But he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy.

Suggested Non-Fiction

Bethany Hamilton by Jenni L. Walsh
ISBN: 9781338149029

Publication Date: 2019-01-01

(Available on SORA) A brief overview of the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton that focuses on how she returned to surfing after losing her arm in a shark attack.
Earth! My First 4. 54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty; David Litchfield (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250108081

Publication Date: 2017-10-24

(Available on SORA) Filled to the brim with eye-opening, kid-friendly facts about our planet, all brought to life with vibrant art, this delightful book is also an adorable imagining of Earth's engaging personality.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World by Elena Favilli
ISBN: 9781733329293

Publication Date: 2020-10-13

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 immigrant women who have shaped, and will continue to shape, our world.
Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson; Allison Steinfeld (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781683691419

Publication Date: 2019-09-24

(Available on SORA) Every activist started out as a kid—and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the world’s greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems--often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of inspiring activists.
Kids Who Are Changing the World by Sheila Sweeny Higginson; Alyssa Petersen (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534432147

Publication Date: 2019-02-12

(Available on SORA) Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world
Marley Dias Gets It Done by Marley Dias
ISBN: 9781338136890

Publication Date: 2018-01-30

(Available on SORA) "Marley Dias, founder of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign to promote titles with 'black women and girls as protagonists'” has created a lifestyle guide to inspire her generation to get woke, do great things, and read."
Moon! Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty; Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781250199348

Publication Date: 2019-06-11

(Available in audio by SORA) Enjoy this light-hearted picture book about the formation and history of the moon—told from the perspective of the moon itself.
Pop! by Meghan McCarthy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781416979708

Publication Date: 2010-05-04

Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it. But the best kind of gum—bubble gum!—wasn’t invented until 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes.
Reaching for the Moon by Katherine Johnson
ISBN: 9781534440845

Publication Date: 2020-05-05

(Available in print and audio on SORA) The author shares her life excelling in math as a young girl and her eventual career as a NASA mathematician. Explores her work on the Apollo 11 mission.
Separate Is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh
ISBN: 9781419710544

Publication Date: 2014-05-06

(Available on SORA) "Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California" -Provided by publisher.
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell; Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781580897723

Publication Date: 2018-09-04

(Available on SORA) The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices by Wade Hudson (Editor); Cheryl Willis Hudson (Editor)
ISBN: 9780525580454

Publication Date: 2019-12-31

(Available in audio on SORA) What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators share answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?"
What Color Is My World? by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Raymond Obstfeld; Ben Boos (Illustrator); A. G. Ford (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763664428

Publication Date: 2013-12-10

(Available on SORA) A lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Offering profiles with fast facts and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a tribute to black inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter.
Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky
ISBN: 9781607749769

Publication Date: 2016-07-26

Highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.
Women Who Dared by Linda Skeers; Livi Gosling (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781492653271

Publication Date: 2017-09-05

(Available on SORA) The perfect introduction for learning about women throughout history who dared to do the extraordinary.
Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson; Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
Call Number: 920 Wil

ISBN: 9781786031587

Publication Date: 2018-02-01

(Available on SORA) Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers.