Alexander, Lloyd. Time Cat. Applegate, Katherine. Wishtree. Arnold, Elana. A Boy Called Bat. (series) Auxier, Jonathan. Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes. Babbitt, Natalie. Tuck Everlasting. Baum, L. Frank. Wizard of Oz. Beasley, Cassie. Tumble & Blue. Bell, Cece. El Deafo. (graphic) Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss. Book Scavenger. (series) Birdsall, Jeanne. The Penderwicks. (series) Blume, Judy….
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Books by Black authors/with Black Protagonists for all ages
Picture Books Ahmed, Rita. Mae Among the Stars. Illustrations by Stasia Burrington. Alexander, Kwame. The Undefeated. Illustrations by Kadir Nelson. Ashburn, Boni. I Had a Favorite Dress. Illustrations by Julia Denos. Aston, Dianna Hutts. The Moon Over Star. Illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Averbeck, Jim. One Word from Sophia. Illustrations by Yasmeen Ismail. Banker, Ashok. I…
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Adams, Alane. The Eye of Zeus (series). Armstrong, K.L. Loki’s Wolves. (The Blackwell Pages series) Arroyo, Richard. The Relic of Perilous Falls. (Will Wilder series) Baptiste, Tracey. The Jumbies (The Jumbies series). Barron, Rena. Maya and the Rising Dark. Barron, T.A. Atlantis Rising. (Atlantis Saga series) Calejo, Ryan. Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows….
Indian Picture Books and Novels
Books about Indian culture, with Indian or Indian-American protagonists, or exploring the country’s beautiful mythology and heritage: Picture Books: Arenson, Roberta. Manu and the Talking Hand. Arnett, Robert. Finders Keepers? A True Story in India. Illustrated by Smita Turakhia. Atkins, Jeannie. Aani and the Tree Hugger. Illustrated by Venatius J. Pinto. Bajaj, Varsha. T is…
Beautiful Black Picture Books!
Looking for a picture book with a black protagonist? Check these out! Ahmed, Rita. Mae Among the Stars. Illustrations by Stasia Burrington. Aston, Dianna Hutts. The Moon Over Star. Illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Barnes, Derrick. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Illustrations by Gordon C. James. Beaty, Daniel. Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for…
Using Holidays to Celebrate Cultures around the World
Although we want to talk about world cultures for more than just holiday events, sometimes using holidays helps introduce the younger grades to cultures which with they are not familiar. Using the holiday as a launching off point, they see how the featured culture celebrates. Here is a list of holidays throughout the year: January:…
Reading Responses
To help students fully digest their reading material, there are many different ways to approach the text. Listed below are options and ways they can “respond.” 1. Journaling – This can be done with every book. A written journal can be their emotional response or analysis of the text. They can write down favorite quotes or responses…
Middle Grade Science Fiction Reads
Looking for some middle grade science fiction? Try one of these! Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Aguliar, David A. 13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System. Aguliar, David. Seven Wonders of the Solar System. Aldrin, Buzz. Reaching for the Moon. Baltazar, Armand. Timeless #1: Timeless Diego and the Rangers of…
Teaching Persuasive Writing with Picture Books
Introducing persuasive writing to elementary-aged students? Try these titles as examples of how persuasive writing works: Barton, Bethany. Give Bees a Chance. Bouler, Olivia. Olivia’s Birds: Saving the Gulf. Cherry, Lynne. The Great Kapok Tree. Child, Lauren. But, Excuse Me, That Is My Book. Clearly, Beverly. Emily’s Runaway Imagination. Illustrated by Tracy Dockray. Cummings, Troy….
Middle Grade Space-Themed Books
Mostly fiction, here are a few recommendations for the space-obsessed, middle-grade reader in your life: Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Aguliar, David A. 13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System. Aguliar, David. Seven Wonders of the Solar System. Aldrin, Buzz. Reaching for the Moon. Baratz-Logsted, Lauren. I Love You, Michael…
Dinosaur Books for 2nd Grade and Up
Below are (mainly) non-fiction titles for the dinosaur obsessed, grades 2 and up. There are a few adult titles thrown in for those ready for a more intense study, and they are marked as such. Bradbury, Ray. Dinosaur Tales. (Adult Fiction) Brett-Surman, Michael K. The Complete Dinosaur. Brusatte, Steve. Dinosaurs. Carpenter, Kenneth. The Armored Dinosaurs….
Books about Ships and Pirates
Know a student interested in pirates or shipwrecks? Check out these fiction and non-fiction titles: Bailey, Linda Seven Dead Pirates. Barry, Dave. Peter and the Star Catcher. Believe It or Not! Ripley’s Twists: Pirates. Brewster, Hugh. 882 ½ Amazing Answers to your Questions about the Titanic. Broad, Michael. The Pirate Curse. Bunting, Eve. Voyage of…
The Questing Child 