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I Walk With Vanessa : A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by KerascotA wordless story inspired by real events follows the actions of a little girl who inspires her community to stand up to bullying when a classmate is treated badly and she chooses to stand by her side, an act of kindness that leads to greater acceptance, understanding and the discovery of strength in numbers. Recommended for grades 1-3. |
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The same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more wondrous, different types of people make our world more vibrant. United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities and challenges people have. Inspired by her own experience growing up with diabetes. Recommended for grades K-2. |
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Solo pregunta / Just Ask : Sé Diferente, Sé Valiente, Sé Tú by Sonia SotomayorEn esta tierna historia que refleja la diversidad, escrita por Sonia Sotomayor, juez del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, e inspirada en su propia experiencia tras diagnosticarle diabetes durante su infancia, los lectores descubrirán cómo los niños de esta historia utilizan sus habilidades y fortalezas para trabajar juntos y aprender los unos de los otros. Recomendado para grados K-2. |
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What Is Given From The Heartby Pat McKissackDespite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire. James thinks hard about what he can offer, but what does he have worth giving? Recommended for grades K-3. |
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Fry Bread : A Native American Family Story by Noble MaillardA celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Recommended for grades K-4. |
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Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée WatsonThe Hart family of Portland, Oregon, faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, but no matter what, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones . Recommended for grades 3-5. |
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The things Cassie has lost are her art, her best friend, and her mother’s memory to early onset Alzheimers. All Cassie wants is for her mom, Kim, to remember her name. She and her Dad struggle with caring for Kim at home. As it becomes clear they will soon need to put her in a care facility, Cassie wants to help her mom achieve one of her bucket list goals. A moving story about memory and friendship. Recommended for grades 4-6.
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Garvey's Choice by Nikki GrimesPreferring science and reading to the sports his father wants him to pursue, insecure Garvey comforts himself with food and endures teasing by bullies before joining the school chorus, where his musical talents help him accept himself and bond with his father. By the award-winning author of Bronx Masquerade. Recommended for grades 3-6. |
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Scatby Carl HiaasenSet in Florida's Everglades in which an eccentric eco-avenger, a stuffed rat named Chelsea, a wannabe Texas oilman, a singing substitute teacher, and a ticked-off panther can't stop two kids on a mission to find their missing teacher! Recommended for grades 5 and up. |
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Math Literacy Titles for younger and upper elementary age learners. All titles are available on TumbleMath |
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Recommended for grades K-3. |
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Recommended for grades 4-6.
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These titles are a sample! Check out many more new titles for young people at the Pierce County Library nearest you! |
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