“Outside the camp, the barbed wire, the guard towers, the city, the country that hates us. We are not free.“
“Outside the camp, the barbed wire, the guard towers, the city, the country that hates us. We are not free.“
This historical fiction book tells the story of 14 second generation Japanese american citizens whose lives were changed after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It discusses the hardships they faced in an interment camp and how they fight against injustice.
“She sang for everyone who had ever believed in her.“
I would have loved to read this story about Dolly Parton as a kid.
This book tells the story of the life of dolly parton, a very famous musician/singer. It discusses how she grew up and gained her passion for music.
“One day, his parents decided to send him back to America to keep him out of trouble.“
This book tells the story of the life of Bruce Lee who was born in San Fransisco. The story tells of the hardships he faced and how he overcame them.
“If you fail to prepare properly, you prepare to fail.“
I love the sketchbook look of the illustrations in this story.
This book tells the story of sisters and tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. It talks about their struggles and high points, and all the hard work that they put in to become successful.
“Education was their right, and absolutely no one could keep them from learning, growing and knowing.“
This story was very powerful and a great read for children to learn about history.
This book tells the story of the Brown vs Board trial through the eyes of young girl in Virginia at the time. It is extremely touching and discusses the affect of segregation on children.
“Make a picture for us Horace! He could not.“
I liked the details of the pictures and art in the book
This book tells the life of artist Horace Pippin. It describes the challenges he faced and what he overcame during world war 1. These struggles inspired him to showcase his emotions through art.
This book was written by Malala Yousafzai herself and is the story about her as a young girl who wanted a magic pen to solve all of her problems.
“You deserve to be seen and heard.“
This book tells the story of Sharice David's life, the first Native American congresswoman in Kansas. It is a good read for young children.
“We have waited more than three hundred and forty years for our rights.“
This book is extremely powerful and beautifully highlights the hero the dr. martin luther king jr. is.
This book tells the story of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the battles that he fought to gain freedom for African Americans. This book received the Caldecott Award, Coretta Scott King Award, and best illustrated children's book award.
This book tells the story of the life of Nelson Mandela. It tells children of his bravery in fighting for desegregation of South Africa and showcases the true hero he is.
“Helen was a dog lover. Cherished canines of all sizes.“
I love the softness of the illustrations in this book.
This book teaches children about who Helen Keller was in an engaging way. Each page has a different fact about her and her life.
“Her crew lives in small spaces and works in small spaces.“
This book discusses the importance and uses of a lightship. It discusses aspects like who lives on the ship, what life is like, and what is it used for.
“The code gives you an awesome brain, but YOU choose what you can be!“
I like that this book involves rhyming to engage children.
This book teaches children about DNA in a fun and engaging way. It explains the way our brains are wired and why we are the way we are.
“The island became a territory of the United States, and in 1917, Puerto Ricans became US citizens.“
I love the bright colors used in the story as it is appealing to kids.
This book includes beautiful collages and attention to detail within the images. It describes the parrots in puerto rico in a beautiful way that is visually appealing to young children.
I like the water coloring details of the illustrations and pictures in this book
This book showcases a native Mexican flower that blooms once a year overnight. It has a sweet smell that attracts a lot of things and beautiful petals.
“Some people tell themselves they are no good at something after one small failure. But no chance we were giving up that easily.“
This book was a cute true story about how gardening and beautiful plants can create a bond between family members. It also teaches about the life cycle of plants, so it is both entertaining and educational for children.
“Wearing a mask prevents most of the droplets from escaping.“
I think this book is well written to describe the impact of the pandemic to young children.