Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Grades 3-6
Bollywood-obsessed Winnie Mehta is shocked when her supposed soulmate falls for someone else.
Crash by Jerry Spinelli, Grades 4-7
Melissa Taylor, MA, is a teacher, mama, and writer from Colorado. We are typically looking for characters who have inspired a series of books for children, excluding comic books.Note: When you add a new character to the list, please add the first book in the corresponding series only. Danbi and her family just immigrated to the U.S. from South Korea. Letting go is the only way we can move forward.”, Yellow Time, by Lauren Stringer (shared by @spiky_penelope) “As the season begins to change from summer to fall, it’s finally yellow time, a time when yellow leaves in the trees mean large imaginations and lots of fun.”, You and Me and Home Sweet Home, by George Ella Lyon and Stephanie Anderson (shared by @ilovebooksandicannotlie) “They are able to move into their very own home and start their brand new life together.”, Amelia Earhart (Little People, Big Dreams), by Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara Young readers may also connect the story to the #ChalkTheWalk response to the pandemic, and want to create their own positive messages. In September, the cadence of family time shifts as a new school year settles in around us. Setting “a new standard of excellence in transgender representation by centering the feelings of Aidan, a biracial (black and South Asian) transgender boy,” (Kirkus Reviews), this Stonewall Book Award winner also uplifts current efforts to mobilize in defense of all Black lives. Seventh-grader John "Crash" Coogan has always been comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with an unusual Quaker boy make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family. It’s a perfect picture book in her estimation, with words, pictures, and design working together to create a sum greater than its parts. October’s theme is “Unlock Their Imagination.”, Little Tree, by Loren Long (shared by @readingisourthing) “Change is a good thing.
A young boy eagerly awaits the start of kindergarten — making new friends, learning new things, and telling his parents all about it. Throughout September, the #KidLitPicks book club on Instagram featured books that explore the idea of change. “Recalling the motorcycle rides with her papi is an exercise in familial love, but also a way to honor a hometown and present the changes from gentrification. 14 Must-Have Books for 3-Year-Olds 21 Picture Books to Read for Fall 2020 13 Must-Have Books for 4 -Year-Olds Popular Topics Activities, DIY & Games Books Boys Love Books Girls Love Explore All Pre-K. We’ve been thinking a lot about how stay-at-home orders are about the common good, and we’re trying to communicate that message to our kids and to others in our circles of family and friends. For a book with similar themes and tone, but different cultural context, see Town is by the Sea by Joanne Schwartz, illustrated by Sydney Smith, which is about a Nova Scotian boy waiting for his father to return from working in the coal mines under the sea. 1â2, Having access to the right books to share with your students is a must. Great story + life lesson = 15 middle grade books worth checking out! On one spread, “Black is the power of a movement in pain” accompanies pictures of people holding signs saying “I am a man,” “Equal Rights,” and “Black Lives Matter.” The powerful images alternate between everyday children and families, and famous historical figures such as Thurgood Marshall, Billie Holiday, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, whose work is referenced poetically in the text. The Best Informational Books for Toddlers, Kid-Approved Books for Struggling Second and Third Grade Readers, The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds, 15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today, 21 Middle Grade & Chapter Books to Dive Into This Fall 2020, 15 YA Books to Look Forward to in Fall 2020, 10 Books That Promote Positive Thinking in Teens, Pride and Less Prejudice: LGBTQIA+ Books for Teens. In 1974, as the World Trade Center was being completed, a young French aerialist, Philippe Petit, threw a tightrope between the towers and spent almost an hour walking, dancing, and performing tricks a quarter of a mile in the sky. 3â5. Books to the rescue! Both heartrending and irreverent, Who Put This Song On? Autumn writes (in the Horn Book) of Crews’s work in Seeing into Tomorrow: “Crews may have done her best work by using photographic collage to highlight the observed piece of nature and the observer — Black boys representing the young Richard Wright and all of their infinite possibilities of creation. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a young Ojibwe girl tells the story of a community coming together to protect this sacred resource. Arun—both the author and Gandhi’s grandson–shares the true childhood story of how he wrestled with the idea that wasteful acts affect others. Take Your Class on the First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip, Graphic Organizers for Personal Narratives, Use these simple tips to help take the stress out of organizing and managing your guided reading materials all year long. Although the topic is touched upon lightly, its complexity percolates and becomes much more vivid with multiple reads.” The book’s core message, “Home is a feeling you take with you,” can offer comfort to readers across all kinds of communities who are experiencing instability and uncertainty in this moment. Themes of birth and death, loss and grief, are paired with the hope that a child’s simple action can make a difference, and the close attention to seasonal changes in the natural world in and near the family’s yard has added meaning at a time when many children are not leaving home. Her graduate studies and her practice as an educator in community settings inform her interest in children’s literature as a tool of cultural transmission and as a potential site of cultural transformation. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Their language barrier may slow things down, but Mia comes up with a clever solution to help the two connect.
Perfect Square, by Michael Hall (shared by @howifeelaboutbooks) “Explains a difficult concept to kids in a way they can easily understand.”, The Leaving Morning, by Angela Johnson and David Soman (shared by @smallysbookshelf) “For young children, change can be a mixture of longing and excitement – longing for the familiar and excitement for the new adventures ahead.”, Grandad’s Island, by Benji Davies (shared by @fee_loves_) “This poignant story deals with loss and bereavement, one of the greatest changes we face in life is the death of a loved one.”, My Dad Used to Be So Cool, by Keith Negley (shared by @ohcreativeday) “How has parenting changed you?”, Tree, by Britta Teckentrup (shared by @alittlebookhabit) “Whether you are moving from summer to autumn or winter to spring this book is my favourite for talking about the seasons.”, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, by Peter Brown (shared by @childrensbooksgalore) “Mr. I often couldn't remember which book might be the best for the situation at hand, so, I went through my collection and organize it into categories using Scholasticâs Book Wizard. This book will ultimately change your perspective on war and love. We know that the COVID-19 crisis is having a disproportionate impact on Indigenous nations and communities, and so we think it’s important to center depictions of contemporary, Indigenous people like this one, which is rooted in the author’s lived experience as a citizen of the Cherokee nation. Beginning with stories from their childhoods, this dual biography can engage young readers in imagining how they might grow up to work for justice — and provide hope that people can create change. By the time the girl starts her second day of school, she confidently sings both her own unique name and her teacher’s and classmates’ Anglo names, Ms. Anderson and Bob.
Then list the qualities of an individual character in this group to see if the stereotypes are true. Raise Kids Who Love to Read. The more we see concrete images of Black boys as creators of their own destinies, attached to the infinite possibilities of the world, the more these ideas can settle into our minds as real and not imagined.
The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle's safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches. This joyful, vibrant picture book presents a loving father-daughter story through the effective use of comics visual vocabulary.
Herbie Jones and the Second Grade Slippers, Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday.
by Barroux (shared by @bookbairn) “Such a fabulous book to encourage us all to make small changes for a big difference.”, The Fox and the Star, by Coralie Bickford-Smith (shared by @bookbloom) “A gentle reminder that change can sometimes result in something better and more beautiful than previously imagined.”
and Mariadiamantes (shared by @afriendlyaffair) “These ladies are awesome [and] deserve celebration.”, The Water Princess, by Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds (shared by @hereweeread) “It’s a very touching and moving story that not only educates children about a serious and ongoing issue, but also shows them how they can make a difference.”, Bella’s Fall Coat, by Lynn Plourde and Susan Gal (shared by @astoryaday) “Every season there is a change and there is a purpose for everything that occurs in our lives.”, The Journey, by Francesca Sanna (shared by @chickadee.lit) “The world refugee crisis is larger than ever, but we can all contribute to changing that by offering up as we are individually able.”, Maybe Something Beautiful, by F Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell, and Rafael López (shared by @happily.ever.elephants) “There is so much power behind the idea that art can lift up a community.”, Starfish, Where Are You? It might be a book on fairness after an especially tough recess, a book on honesty after someoneâs eraser collection goes missing, or maybe a book on perseverance to let a student who is feeling challenged know that it will all work out. Daisy Ramona loves riding around her California neighborhood on the back of her Papi’s motorcycle, a cherished daily routine. We’ve heard of many people practicing mindful gratitude throughout the pandemic, trying to find silver linings to sustain them amidst the worries, hardships, and outright tragedies they are facing. Frank seeks the help of his friend Joy Song, and things take an unexpected turn. by Lenore Look, illustrated by Leuyen Pham. The messages in this lovely book can open conversations about the less obvious ways in which White supremacist ideology is passed on: the upholding of certain cultural practices as normal and others as substandard. / Black is a culture” and “My color is Black.” While the references to history, art, and culture will be familiar to many adult readers, an afterword provides details for sharing with children.
Occasionally, though, a book is published that shines light on a little-known historical story that is all the more impactful because it is true. ... ← Examples of Main Characters who Change. Anti-racist children’s booklists must include books that center a full range of BIPoC experiences—not just protest, pain, and struggle. Third-grader Clementine has a big heart, a creative spirit, and a talent for trouble. Get started with the Character Scrapbook using these exceptional titles. Your turn: What books would you add to this list? This book will ultimately change your perspective on war and love. In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
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