This biographical Caldecott winner tells the story of one of the most famous artists in the world, Frida Kahlo! This biography age appropriately tells her story and the tragedy that inspired her to paint. Students could utilize this book by using a read aloud for the classroom, especially during an important time such as Hispanic Heritage Month. #ucflae3414sp21
This modern fantasy Caldecott winner follows the story if a little kitten upon a full moon. She finds a big bowl of milk but can‘t reach! Students will root for her happy ending as she strives for the bowl of milk. This sweet story would be a great opportunity for some storytelling! #ucflae3414sp21
This book (poetry) explores the seasons and their associated colors and sounds. This picture book is perfect for teaching poetry and has won 2010 Caldecott award. An interactive read aloud would be great for this book by getting students involved and activating their background knowledge on the seasons. #ucflae3414sp21
This light hearted story tells the tale of two friends who always eat lunch together. Lily likes to eat peanut butter and Salma likes to eat hummus. The pair of best friends learn to put aside their cultural differences and teaches the lesson of tolerance and acceptance. (realistic fiction). This story would be great for a dramatic reenactment; get students involved by dressing up as different foods! #ucflae3414sp21
This 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational book medal and 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture book Honor Winner depicts the modern Native American family in verse. Read along as family and friends create fry bread and show the importance to Indigenous culture (realistic fiction). This book would be great for choral reading die to its poetic nature. #ucflae3414sp21
This New York Times bestseller (realistic fiction) illustrates the story of the first day of school for two sisters. It‘s also the first day of hijab for the older sister. She wears a beautiful blue hijab, but not everyone finds a hijab beautiful. The two sisters come together to unapologetically be themselves! This story would make for a beautiful read aloud! #ucflae3414sp21
This Caldecott and Coretta Scott King award winner is a picture book that tells the story of David Drake, an enslaved potter in South Carolina. This biography is interesting because it‘s written in free verse poetic form! Because it is poetic in nature, it would make for a great storytelling #ucflae3414sp21
This Caldecott Medal winner (modern fantasy) was inspired by the Indigenous led movement that is sweeping North America. This book age appropriately discusses the urgent issue of protecting sacred Native land. A black snake threatens to destroy the Earth until a young water protector takes a stand. This story would be great for a read aloud to really break down the meaning and metaphors with readers. #ucflae3414sp21
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafazai tells a story inspired by her own childhood. This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Malala living in Pakistan making a wish for a magic pencil. As she ages, her wishes come more important. She wishes to fix the world‘s problems and realizes she can do that by working hard everyday. This book would be great for an author study because it‘s a story based from her own experiences! #ucflae3414sp21
This Coretta Scott King award winner(biography) is based off of the true story of four black women who helped launch men into space. These women contributed to the great success of NASA by using their wonderful minds. This illustrated book tells the inspiring tale of overcoming gender and racial barriers in a STEM based career. #ucflae3414sp21
This modern fantasy story throws us back to the Nickalodeon days! Max and Ruby are seen creating mayhem in the classroom! Rosemary Wells is a great author, making her perfect for an author studies teaching strategy. UDL principles 5.1 and 5.2. ESOL strategies #46 and 48. #ucflae3414sp21
This Newbery award winning novel follows the story about a girl and her dog, Winn-Dixie. This modern fantasy story would make for a great author‘s study on beloved storyteller Kate Dicamillo. UDL principles 2.4 and 3.1. ESOL strategies #4 and #29. #ucflae3414sp21
This New York Times bestseller is a poetry story all about loving who you are. This story would be great for choral reading because who doesn‘t love positive affirmations?! UDL 3.2 and 1.2. ESOL strategies #11 and #3 #ucflae3414sp21
This story is a historical fiction novel about a young deaf boy during World War II. It won the 2021 Scott O‘Dell award and would be a great book for independent reading. UDL principles 2.1 and 3.1. ESOL strategies #6 and #4. #ucflae3414sp21
This Stonewall Book Award winner is about a girl from the Virgin Islands who discovers her love for another girl. This realistic fiction story would work great with a literature circle. UDL 8.3 and 3.1. and ESOL strategies #2 and #10 #ucflae3414sp21
This Caldecott and Coretta Scott King award winning book tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist I dearly admire! This book would be great for a read aloud or reader‘s theater! UDL principles 8.3 and 8.1. ESOL strategies #8 and #4 #ucflae3414sp21
Hair Love is a realistic fiction book that teaches young readers to love their hair no matter what! This book is a New York Times best seller and Amelia Bloomer Book List winner! This book is great for read alouds as well.
Currently reading The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. This Newbery award winning novel is perfect for literature circles! This fantasy novel is about a girl named Luna who must learn to use her powers! But I won‘t spoil too much! #ucflae3414sp21
