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Genre

Grimes, N. (2013). Words with Wings.

Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Wordsong.

Gabby daydreams, as an escape from the ongoing

arguments she sees at home. As her distractions
increase, her teacher helps her harness that energy into
creative writing. Her writing becomes her way to heal
when her parents split.

Fiction, Poetry

Raczka, B. (2010). Guyky: A Year of Haiku for

Boys. New York. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

This book of haiku follows a young boy through an entire

year, with poems based around the seasons he lives
through and the interests of a child. An adorable and
relatable story, this makes for a fun read and a great
introduction to poetry!

Nonfiction,
poetry

A young girl and her best friend, her dog, set out to make
the most magnificent thing. She knows just what to make
to do it. Unfortunately it does not come together
Spires, A. (2013). The Most Magnificent Thing. and how
quite like she had imagined. A great lesson in
New York. Kids Can Press Ltd.
perseverance and determination, this book follows the
young girl as she realizes she has some great ideas and
figures out how to combine them into what she wants.

Level

Primary Interest:
3-6
Reading: 4.3

Awards/Reviews

Connections

Coretta Scott King Book Award

Author Honors (2014)
Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
Children's Book (2013)

This book would be a

wonderful choice to read aloud
to students or to recommend
to students facing similar
issues to Gabby. It is
encouraging and uplifting in
the face of some sad issues,
and it would be helpful for
students in Gabby's shoes

Diversity

This book could be used

Primary Interest:
during a poetry unit as an
K-3
ALA Notable Children's Book (2011) introduction
or as a model for
Reading: 2.7
writing haikus

Primary Interest:
Fiction (easy)
K-3
Reading: 3.8

Booklist (2014)
Publisher's Weekly (2014)

This would be a great book to

pair with a science lesson. It
models the thinking and
creative process and would be
a great example as students
develop projects

This book would be a great

In a crime-riddled city, a girl attempts to steal an old
read-aloud and platform in
woman's bag. In exchange for the bag, the woman makes
to discuss social issues,
young girl make a promise: to plant what is inside the
Primary Interest: Best Illustrated Children's Book by whichsuch
Davies, N. (2013). The Promise. Somerville, the
as poverty and
bag. After keeping her promise, beautiful plants start to
Fiction (easy)
K-3
Massachusetts. Candlewick Press
The
New
York
Times
homelessness.
The bags of
transform the city. When the young girl herself is robbed,
Reading: 3.6
seeds could be a model for a
she makes the thief make the same promise she made
social project that could be
with the old woman.
done by a school club.
No one seems to notice Brian. He gets skipped over in
class, is not invited to birthday parties, and does not get
for a sports team. When a new boy joins his class,
Primary Interest:
Ludwig, T. (2013). The Invisible Boy. New York. picked
he takes the opportunity to be the first friend the new
Fiction (easy)
K-3
Alfred A. Knopf.
student has. Together Brian and Justin work on a class
Reading: 2.9
project and become fast friends. Brian finally feels like he
is seen.
an imaginary friend, dreams of being imagined up
Santat, D. (2014) The Adventures of Beekle: Beekle,
Interest:
by a child, but his turn never comes. Instead of waiting, Fiction (easy) Primary
The Unimaginary Friend. New York. Little,
K-3
he
takes
off
for
the
real
world
on
a
great
adventure
to
find
Brown & Company
Reading: 3.3
his friend.
Novak, B. (2014). The Book with No Pictures.
New York. Dial Books for Young Readers

This silly book contains only words, no pictures! The

person reading it has to say everything written on every
page, no matter how ridiculous.

Rosie Revere wants to become a great engineer. She

takes trash and invents all sorts of things, like a hot dog
Beaty, A. (2013). Rosie Revere, Engineer. New dispenser, cheese hat, and helium pants! After her uncle
York. Abrams Books for Young Readers
laughs are an invention, she is terrified of failure and
stops inventing. But when her aunt comes to town and is
in need of a new contraption, Rosie is the first on the job!

Smith Jr., C. (2015). 28 Days: Moments in

Black History that Changed the World. New
York. Roaring Brook Press.

This book shows 28 different days and figures that helped

shape African American history, including the death of
Crispus Attucks, the passing of the 14th amendment, the
Brown vs. Board of Ed ruling, and the election of Barack
Obama. Each event is presented in a different format
such as a poem, eulogy, outline, etc.

Fiction (easy)

Primary Interest:
K-3
Reading: 1.6

Booklist (2013)
Publisher's Weekly (2013)
Kirkus Reviews (2013)

This would be a great book to

use if the school is
experiencing bullying issues. It
could also be a great readaloud when a new student
comes to your classroom.

Caldecott Medal (2015)

Hornbook Guide (2014)
Kirkus Reviews (2014)

This would be a fun readaloud for younger kids and a

great way to promote
imaginativity.

Booklist (2014)
Publisher's Weekly (2014)
New York Times (2014)

This would be a great book for

the end of the day or for
during indoor recess. It is so
silly and would get students
excited and moving around.

Primary Interest: Parent's Choice Award GOLD (2013)

Fiction (easy)
K-3
Amelia Bloomer Project List (2014)
Reading: 3.7
Read Boston's Best Read Aloud

Nonfiction

Intermediate
Interest: 3-6
Reading: 5.9

Booklist (2015)
Publisher's Weekly (2014)

This book could be used

during a science lesson or as
an example for an invention A girl shows interest in
project. It could also be used
a STEM hobby
to teach the important lesson
of never giving up.
Parts of this book could be
used during many history
lessons. It would also be a
great resource to have for
students doing history
projects, as there are many
different time periods
represented. It would be great
to pull different readings from
this book on relevant days,
such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Day.

This nonfiction book

highlights important
people and dates in
African American
history.

Freedman, R. (2012). Abraham Lincoln &

Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an
American Friendship. New York. Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt Publishing.

This book goes through the history of Abraham Lincoln

and Frederick Douglass's friendship. While Lincoln was
the president, Douglass was a former slave fighting for
the rights of African Americans. Though they didn't always
agree, they became friends and together influenced the
outcome of the civil war and future of America.

Nonfiction,
collective
biography

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 8.7

Booklist (2012)
Publisher's Weekly (2012)

This book could be used

during a history lesson or as a This book focuses on
reference book for a report on Frederick Douglass
presidents. It offers a new
way he worked
perspective of Lincoln and and the
with Lincoln to
would be a great resource
eliminate
slavery.
when students are doing
research.

Rubin, A. (2012). Dragons Love Tacos. New

York. Dial Books for Young Readers

This is a story about how much dragons love tacos! But

as much as they love tacos, they HATE spicy salsa.
When having a party with dragons, make sure to have
lots of tacos on hand, but hide the spicy salsa. Watch
what happens when the dragons accidentally get into the
salsa!

Fiction (easy)

Primary Interest:
K-3
Reading: 3.0

New York Times (2012)

Publisher's Weekly (2012)

This would be a really fun

read-aloud, and you could pair
it with a cooking lesson!

Kirkus (2013)
School Library Journal (2013)

This book could be used to

teach different perspectives
and points of view. It could be
a starting point for a creative
project or discussion about
varying perspectives for young
students.

Booklist (2015)
Publisher's Weekly (2014)

This is a great book for

teaching manners in a young
classroom. The book would
make a good read-a-loud,
especially if followed by
practicing manners.

The crayons have quit, but they have left hilarious, handnotes in their place for their owner, Duncan. This
Daywalt, D. (2013) The Day the Crayons Quit. written
story shows the crayon's perspective and how they are
New York. Philomel Books.
tired of being limited by their color. This story is hilarious
and engaging, while giving students a new perspective.

Antony, S. (2014). Please, Mr. Panda. New

York. Scholastic Press.

Fiction (easy)

Primary Interest:
K-3
Reading: 3.8

Panda wants to share his donuts with his other animals

friends, but they do not remember their manners! When
Primary Interest:
his friends are rude, Panda responds with, "No you
K-3
cannot have a doughnut. I have changed my mind." In the Fiction (easy)
Reading: 1.3
end the lemur uses his manners and gets the whole box!
A great way to teach "please" and "thank you."

This is the story of Peter Roget, who created the

Bryant, J. (2014). The Right Word: Roget and thesaurus
to help find the right word. This book follows his
His Thesaurus. Grand Rapids, Michigan.
fascination
with words from a young age, his journey to
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers.
become a doctor, and his goal to complete the thesaurus.

Emmanuel is born with only one working leg. In his

country of Ghana, most people with a disability do not go
to school or play, but Emmanuel's mother doesn't let his
disability stop him from doing anything. When
Thompson, L. (2015). Emmanuel's Dream. New
Emmanuel's mother passes away, he writes to the
York. Schwartz & Wade Books.
Challenged Athlete's Foundation and receives a new
bike. Emmanuel decides to ride his bike all the way to the
coast of Africa and back and becomes a national hero
and symbol for individuals with disabilities.

Mullaly Hunt, L. (2015). Fish in a Tree. New

York. Nancy Paulsen Books.

Ally, a young girl, has been able to get through school

without giving away that she is unable to read. When she
reaches Mr. Daniel's class, she can no longer hide it.
Instead of being embarrassed, Mr. Daniel's teaches her
that she is smart and capable of learning to read. He
stays after school to help her, and as she learns to read
her entire world changes. She gains confidence, friends,
and a new love for reading.

Niven, J. (2015). All the Bright Places. New

York. Alfred A. Knopf.

Finch and Violet meet at the top of a clock tower, both

with intentions of jumping off. After Finch talks Violet
down, he starts to notice her at school and eventually
convinces her to work on a school project with him. The
project takes them all around Indiana exploring local sites.
As their relationship turns romantic, Violet learns of
Finch's serious mental health needs and suicidal
tendencies. When Finch disappears, Violet tries to figure
out where he went.

Biography,
Nonfiction

This would be a great book to

use for examples of
expressive writing. Many
Booklist (2014)
students use the same words
Primary Interest:
Caldecott Honor (2015)
over and over, and you could
3-6
Robert
F.
Sibert
Informational
Book
introduce
a bigger vocabulary
Reading: 4.2
Medal (2015)
with this text. You could also
use it to teach parts of a book,
as many different features are
available within in.

Biography,
Nonfiction

This book is all about defying

the odds. It could be used to
teach disability awareness or
teach a lesson of
Emmanuel, the main
perseverance. It could also be character
Primary Interest:
Booklist (2015)
in this story,
a
great
way
to
get
kids
K-3
Bulletin of the Center for Children's involved in charities, as this
lives in Ghana and
Reading: 2.9
Books (2015)
shows
readers
many
book helps fund the
aspects of Africa.
Emmanuel's Dream
Organization, which aims to
provide societal changes for
individuals with disabilities.

Fiction

Fiction

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 4.2

Secondary,
YA

This book would help raise

awareness and bring
understanding to your
This story shines a light
students
about learning
on learning disabilities
Booklist (2014)
disabilities.
It
could
be
a
and provides a great
Bulletin of the Center for Children's springboard for some great look
into the struggles,
Books (2014)
conversation about learning
normalizing this
differences. It could also be a
common issue.
great book to suggest to a
student feeling discouraged.
This would make a great read
for high school students and
would open up some great
Booklist (2014)
Voice conversations about mental
of Youth Advocates starred (2014) health. I think there is a lot you
could do in terms of exploring
mental health and suicide,
using this text as an example.

Nelson, J. (2014). I'll Give You the Sun. New

York. Dial Books.

Twins Noah and Jude are inseparably close until their

teen years, when things start coming between them.
Noah tells his side of the story from when they were
thirteen, while Jude shares hers from three years later, in
alternating chapters. Jude gets into the art school Noah
dreams of, while Noah battling his feelings about a
relationship with a visiting boy. After losing their mother
tragically, Jude and Noah find a way to come back
together and make things right.

Anderson, L. (2014). The Impossible Knife of

Memory. New York. Speak Publishing.

Hayley is struggling through her senior year of high

school, a feat for any girl her age. Hayley's issues are
deeper than problems at school, though, as her father is
once again without a job and has turned to alcohol.
Hayley's father lives with PTSD after serving two tours in
Afghanistan. She balances taking care of him and their
home, while juggling a relationship with friend and
boyfriend, and trying to graduate. This book elicits every
emotion imaginable from the reader and teaches the
importance of family and understanding.

This book of free verse poems follows the story of two

twin children as they flee into the mountains with their
younger
during the Armenian Genocide. After their
Walrath, D. (2014). Like Water on Stone. New parentssister
are killed, they are forced to continue on, with
York. Delacorte Press.
hopes to make it to America one day. The story is told
from the point of view of an eagle who watches them from
above and narrates the situation around them.

Kurti, R. (2013). Monkey Wars. New York.

Delacorte Press.

Langur monkeys are brought to the streets of Kolkata

when the rhesus monkeys begin attacking civilians.
Langur monkeys are stronger and fiercer than the rhesus
and begin a brutal war over territory. Many rhesus
monkeys die. When Mico, a young langur, realizes what
is happening, he is torn between being powerful and
being compassionate. He develops a relationship with
some surviving rhesus and sees things from a new
perspective.

Sundquist, J. (2014). We Should Hang Out

Sometime. New York. Little, Brown and
Company.

This is the true story of 25-year-old Josh, who has never

had a girlfriend. Despite many relationships over the
years, he has never been in an official boyfriend. He
investigates by going back and talking to all the girls he
almost dated and concluding that he is just as worthy of
love as anyone.

Auxir, J. (2014). The Night Gardener. New

York. Amulet Books

This very spooky story follows two young, Irish orphans,

Molly and Kip, as they embark on a place to call home.
They settle with the Windsor family as servants and soon
find out that their new home is not what it seems. The
family loses color in their skin, their hair darkens, and they
start falling ill. After hearing stories of the "night man"
from the young girl in the family, Molly sets out to find
answers. She discovers there is in fact a night man, who
comes into the home in the middle of the night and slowly
steals the family's soul to feed the large tree connected to
their house. When Molly puts all the pieces together, she
knows she doesn't have long to convince the family to
leave.

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

These touching poems are about growing up in the 1960s

Woodson, J. (2014). Brown Girl Dreaming. New
and 1970s as an African American girl. Through the
Autobiography,
York. Nancy Paulsen Books
poems we watch the young girl grow up and find out who
nonfiction
she truly is.
Van Wagenen, Maya. (2014). Popular: A
Memoir. New York. Dutton Books.

Maya feels very unpopular and invisible at school. When

her parents give her a 1950's guide to being popular, she
decides to follow it and document what happens.

Nonfiction

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Michael L. Printz Award (2015)

Stonewell Honor Book (2015)

Booklist (2013)
Publisher's Weekly (2013)
Kirkus Reviews (2013)

This powerful story would be a

great recommendation for
older students who enjoy
creative fiction and emotional
stories. I would recommend
this to fans of John Green and
similar styled young adult
titles.
This book could be used to
help teach understanding and
patience. It would be a great
father in this story
way to remind students that a The
lives with PTSD and
person's surface does not
alcoholism.
define them. You could also
teach about PTSD and
alcoholism.

This book would be a great

way to further explore poetry
a poetry unit. You could
Notable Books for Global Society during
tie in Armenian history These poems follow
Winner
Social easily
or
genocide
and develop a
Studies Trade Book of the Year
characters during the
larger conversation about
Bank Street College of Education
Armenian genocide.
current
issues.
It
would
also
Best Book of the Year
provide a great platform for
talking about varied
perspectives.

Voice of Youth Advocates starred

(2015)

Booklist (2014)
Publishers Weekly (2014)

This book could be used to

teach history, as it connects
back to many times in history
using a new structure. It could
also be used to teach
compassion or empathy, as
the main character, Mico,
develops these skills when
interacting with his enemy.
This entertaining book would
be great for less popular high
The author of this
school students or students memoir has a physical
who enjoy memoirs. Students disability (missing one
who feel misunderstood might leg), and discusses its
relate to Josh's dating
impact on his dating
problems in a light-hearted
life.
way.

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 5.3

Booklist (2014)
Kirkus Review starred (2014)

This book is at a lower reading

level but is pretty spooky at
times! I would display it in
October for Halloween and
recommend it to students who
enjoy mysteries and scary
stories. It would make a great
book talk around Halloween
and picking a few passages
would really hook students!

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 5.3

Newbery Honor Book

Coretta Scott King Award
National Book Award Winner

is the story of an
This would be a great book to This
American girl
use during a civil rights study African
living
during the civil
or a poetry study!
rights movement.

Secondary,
YA

This would be a fun read for

YALSA Award for Excellence in
high school girls and would
Nonfiction for Young Adults-Winner put popularity into perspective
(2015)
through a light, entertaining
memoir.

Ehrlich, E. (2014). Nest. New York. Wendy

Lamb Books.

Chirp is a young, vibrant girl, full of life and wonder. She

and her sister and parents live on Cape Cod and have a
nearly perfect life, until her mom becomes sick. Her
mother is a dancer and is devastated when she becomes
too physically disabled to perform. She is sent away for
several months and tragically commits suicide upon her
return. Chirp turns to her only friend, Joey, and they
develop a plan to escape it all. They go on a grand
adventure only to find that their place is back at home.

Cadence and her mom join their extended family on their

private island off the east coast every summer. When
Cady has an accident, the "liars," which are her and her
Lockhart, E. (2014). We Were Liars. New York. cousins,
must keep a secret. Cady has lost her memory in
Random House Children's Books
her accident and cannot recall what happened. This is the
story of her replaying her memories and learning the truth
about her family.
Mia is a perfect student and musician, awaiting an
acceptance letter from Juilliard. She has rock n' roller
parents, a sweet little brother, and a rebellious but lovable
When she gets in a car crash with her entire
Forman, G. (2010). If I Stay. Speak Publishing boyfriend.
family, she is the only survivor. While in a coma in the
hospital, Mia is able to choose between living and dying.
This book is about her taking a look at her life and
deciding whether or not she wants to stay.
Hazel and Gus, two teenagers with cancer, meet in a
support group and quickly become more than friends.
previous girlfriend passed away from cancer, and
Green, J. (2012). The Fault in Our Stars. Dutton Gus's
Hazel is nervous about hurting him again. Gus is so
Books.
charming and persistent, that the two fall fast in love
anyway. The story takes several emotional turns and will
leave you in tears!
Sylvie's enemy, George, is trying to steal her best friend,
Miranda. Sylvie works to show Miranda who her true best
Eyre, L. (2015) Best Friend Battle. New York.
friend is by giving her a birthday present greater than
Scholastic, Inc.
George's. Sylvie goes to great lengths to keep George
from Miranda, including stealing his ferret! In the end they
all learn to be friends.

Hale, B. (2010). Dial M for Mongoose. New

York. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Chet Gecko, a crime-fighting gecko and student at

Emerson Hicky Elementary, is on the case again. This
time it is exploding dumpsters, thefts, a stink bomb in the
school, and more! Someone is even trying to sabotage
Mrs. Debree and gets her fired. Chet uses a great
balance of humor and problem solving skills to close the
case. There is a whole series of Chet Gecko mysteries to
add to your library!

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Fiction

Primary Interest:
3-6
Reading:
5.8

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Secondary,
YA

Primary Interest:
3-6
Reading: 3.8

Primary Interest:
3-6
Reading: 3.7

This book of poetry explores different pets for a young

girl, through the eyes of a scientist! Her scientist parents
Wheeler, L. (2013) The Pet Project: Cute and want her to make careful observations before choosing a
Primary Interest:
Cuddly Vicious Verses. New York. Atheneum pet, so she creates a query, takes notes, and ultimately Fiction (easy)
K-3
Books.
decides that maybe a pet is just too much! The poems are
Reading: 3.2
engaging, rhyming, and very instructional. Learn all about
different animals and decide which pet is best.

Booklist (2014)
Horn Book Guide (2015)

This book would be a great

recommendation for students
mother in this story
facing tough times at home, as The
is diagnosed with MS
they could find many ways to and
later deals with the
relate to Chirp. It would also
onset of severe
provide many platforms for
depression.
discussion about tougher
issues like mental health.

Horn Book Guide (2014)

Kirkus Reviews (2014)

This fast-paced mystery would

be great for an older audience
at a lower reading level. It is
an exciting and mature book
but is easy to understand and
quick to read.

This book is an interesting

balance of realistic fiction and
sci-fi, as the story is very
typical, but the main character
experiences a period of time
Indie Choice Honor Award (2010)
between life and death and
describes it vividly. It would be
a great read for someone
interested in alternative sci-fi
or someone who enjoys young
adult romance novels.

Booklist (2012)
Publisher's Weekly (2012)

This very emotional read

would be great to highlight to
display as a popular YA read. Both main characters in
It could also be used in a
film/movie club for students, this story have cancer.
as the movie closely follows
the book.

Booklist (2015)
Library Media Connection (2015)

This would make a great readaloud for a classroom

experiencing bullying or
fighting. There is a fight to
prove who is Miranda's best
friend is, but a great lesson of
friendship prevails and would
make a great example for an
elementary classroom.

Horn Book Magazine (2010)

This fun read could be made

very interactive in an
elementary classroom. Many
problem-solving activities
could be incorporated to get
students involved in the story
as it was read aloud.

Booklist (2013)
Horn Book Magazine (2013)

This would be a great story to

display in an elementary
classroom learning about the
scientific method. It could also
be used in a poetry display. A
project could easily be
modeled off the story's layout
and would be engaging for
students.

This true story is a clear and concise look into the life of
Jazz, a transgender girl. She talks about having a boy
body but a girl mind and how it was hard for her
Interest:
Herthel, J. (2014). I Am Jazz. New York. Dial classmates and teachers to understand. She normalizes Autobiography, Primary
K-3
Books.
Gender Dysphoria and focuses on many other things that
nonfiction
Reading: 1.6
make her unique, including her interests. This is a great
story for young children who are transgender or who do
not know about what that means.

This A-Z book highlights 26 unique and important women

in American history. Women from Angela Davis to Lucy
Schatz, K. (2015). Rad American Women A-Z.
Parson, to Patti Smith are featured and celebrated
San Francisco. City Light Books.
throughout the pages. It also talks about how to be a
strong and rad woman yourself! This book is filled with
diversity and inspiration for girls and boys alike.

This nonfiction book introduces Malala to a younger

audience. It tells her story, including how she was shot
Leggett Abouraya, K. (2014). Malala
when standing up to the Taliban, how she spoke at the
Yousafzai: Warrior with Words.Great Neck, NY.
U.N., and how she has hopes and dreams of quality
education for every child. This moving story tells us why
StarWalk Kids Media.
education is so important and how Malala's brave actions
will help make the world a better place.

Applegate, K. (2014). The One and Only

Ivan.New York. Harper.

Ivan the gorilla lives in a run down, circus-themed mall.

He has been there for years, but when he meets Ruby, a
baby elephant, he decides there is more out there, and he
goes on a search to find it for her.

Draper, S. (2010). Out of My Mind. New York.

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Melody is incredibly smart and even has a photographic

memory. Unfortunately no one knows this about her
because she cannot speak. She has cerebral palsy and
her disability keeps her from walking or talking. She
eventually learns to use a device that helps her share her
voice and faces many varying reactions.

Arnold, D. (2015). Mosquitoland. New York.

Viking.

Mim gets dragged to a wasteland in Mississippi with her

father and stepmom but soon learns that her mother back
home has become ill. This hilarious and emotional story
takes Mim on a journey back home, through a sea of
characters that teach her valuable life lessons.

Lester, J. (2010) Let's Talk About Race.

Amistad.

Let's Talk About Race is a celebration of diversity and a

reminder that everyone has a unique story. Race is part
of identify, but there is so much more to a person's
uniqueness as well. This challenges younger readers to
look deeper than skin color.

Yanek is a young boy in Poland who has been taken into

Gratz, A. (2013). Prisoner B-3087. New York. a concentration camp because of his religion. His prisoner
Scholastic Press
number, 3087, is tattooed on his arm. He is moved from
camp to camp and details the horrors of what he sees.

Purple text = Text representing diversity

Nonfiction

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 7.7

Nonfiction

Primary Interest:
K-3
Reading: 4.1

Fiction

Primary Interest:
3-6
Reading: 3.6

Fiction

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 4.3

Fiction

Secondary,
YA

Nonfiction

Primary Interest:
K-3
Reading: 4.3

Fiction

Intermediate
Interest: 5-8
Reading: 4.9

Library Media Connection (2014)

I believe texts like this one are

so important for the library and
classroom. Diverse stories like
this should be read aloud and
readily available for students
to help broaden their
worldviews and understanding This is the story of a
of people who are different
transgender girl.
from them. It would be great
specifically for a classroom
with a transgender student to
promote understanding in a
safe and carefully worded
manner.

Kirkus Reviews (2015)

Publisher's Weekly (2015)

This would make a great

reference for a research
project and would be great to
display as a promotion of This resource text is all
diversity and positive female
about influential
presence. I would love this
women.
readily available in my
classroom or library as a
reminder to female students.

Kirkus Reviews (2014)

Hearing Malala's story is a

great way to broaden global
understanding and shed light
This story is about
on issues unfamiliar to many
Malala, a girl from
students. I would use this Pakistan who was shot
nonfiction text as a resource
by the Taliban.
for students to practice
gathering information with.

Newbery Medal (2013)

This would make a great first

chapter book for an emerging
reader. It is set up with lots of
breaks in the text and is an
endearing story.

This book is a good example

of diversity and provides
wonderful insight for students
into the world of nonverbal The main character in
I would require this
Parent's Choice Silver Honor (2010) individuals.
has cerebral
read for students volunteering this bookpalsy.
in the life skills classroom, as
a way to promote
understanding of students with
disabilities.

Booklist (2015)
Hornbook Magazine (2015)

I would read this to every

classroom in my school, as a
way to promote discussions This book is all about
about differences and
race.
similarities within the student
body.

Wilson's Children (2010)

Booklist (2013)
Book Weekly (2013)

I would recommend this book

for quirky students who enjoy
reading. This entertaining
story could reignite a love for
reading, and I would display it
as a suggested read.

Horn

This could be a good class

read while studying the
holocaust. This historical
fiction story text provides
many platforms for
discussions about actual
events in history.