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A Poem for Peter by Andrea David Pinkney 

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A Poem for Peter by Andrea David Pinkney 

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This book is about celebrating the life os Ezra Jack Keats, who is the author of The Snowy Day. Within this book, the author tells a narrative story of inspiration of a boy who pursued a dream, and who inspired many generations of other dreamers in the process. This story could be used in the classroom for many things. For example, since it is poetry it can be used to demonstrate the format of poetry, and looking at the different stanzas and ryhme.
Genre: Poetry/Nonfiction

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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy

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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy

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This story is about a women named Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her empowering  life journey in becoming the first Jewish woman appointed to a spot on the Supreme Court and beyond. Even at a young age, Ruth challenged the notions of what she was "supposed" to do according to the society norms that surrounded her while growing up in Brooklyn. In college, she was only one of the nine women students (out of 500!) who attended law school, and she even tied first for the top of her class. Her journey was inspiring to young children everywhere who don't think they can succeed at life because of their gender, religion, or race. This book can be used in the classroom to talk about women's suffrage, because of the journey and doubt Ruth had to go to based off her gender, or also religious suffrage because of the fact that she was not only a woman, but a Jewish woman. You can also use this book to talk about different character traits.
Genre: Nonfiction

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This book shares the story of the giant squad, and its mysterious life within the ocean as a mostly hidden creature. This book was written to answer many unanswered questions about the squid that most people might not know, such as why does the squid change colors? It can be used within the classroom to talk about marine life, and the different characteristics, both phyical and internal, of the squid. It can also be used for the use of poetry, and the way the story is organized into different stanzas.
Genre: Poetry/Nonfiction

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Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford

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Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford

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This book takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana where every Sunday, the slaves are able to briefly congregate in Congo Square. While they gather, they are free to set up and open market, sing, dance, and play music. They were able to forget their cares, their struggles, and their oppression, even if it was only for one afternoon. This book can be used to talk about slavery, and the different jobs the slaves were forced into doing daily, such as chopping down logs and baking breads, to plucking hens.
Genre: Nonfiction

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This is an adorable book about food facts for young readers. It is written in a humorous, yet informative way for engage readers in its facts. It answers the questions of, "Can I actually eat this?" It could be used as a good read aloud text for young students because it offers facts to shre and the subtle encouragment to try new things. It could be used as a fun text, or an engaging text because the students are able to answer the questions as the book progresses.
Genre: Nonfiction/Informational

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Without an acorn, a tree wouldn't grow, a bird couldn't make its nest, and a seed could not become a flower. This book talks about the different layers of an ecostystem and the connctions between the layers; how every tree, flower, plant, and animal are connected to one another in the circle of life. Although this book contains very few words, I think it can spark a good conversation about the ecosystem we live in during a class discussion.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Around America to Win the Vote by Mara Rockliff

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Around America to Win the Vote by Mara Rockliff

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This story takes place in 1916 when two women set out from New York City in a little yellow car, embarking on a bumpy, muddy, unmapped journey ten thousand miles long. With them, they took typewriter, a tiny sewing machine, a black kitten, and a message for Americans all across the country: Votes for Women! This story can be used for women's suffrage, and the determination that women had during this time to spread the word about equal voting rights for women, and  the characteristics these women portrayed throughout their journey.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood

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Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood

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Ada Rios grew up in a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. Though she dreamed of playing the violin, no one in her town could afford instruments. And it stayed that way until a music teacher named Favio Chavez arrived. The story of the children who play in the Recycled Orchestra gives readers a message of hope and creativity. This book can be used to teach music, or teach about moral of the story.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine --- HOT book! Award Winning!

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine --- HOT book! Award Winning!

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This powerful book follows the journey of a little boy named Henry, who has been a slave since birth. He doesn't know how old is he. He gets torn away from his family and begins work in a warehouse. The book follows Henry's journey as he grows up, and his family gets sold at the slave market. It's a heart wrenching story that can be used in the classroom to talk about the life journey of slaves of all ages, and the hard life they were put through daily. At the end, Henry finally gains his freedom.
Genre: Nonfiction

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The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein ---- Award Winning 

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The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein ---- Award Winning 

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This book recounts the heartstopping achievement of Philippee Petit, a french man who, in 1974, walked, layed, knelt, and dance on a tightrope wire between the roofs of the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This book can be used to talk about the history of the world trade center, and the characteristics that Petit portrayed throughout this story.
Genre: Nonfiction

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This story is so heartbreaking, yet so powerful. It shares the TRUE story of the elephants in a Tokyo zoo during World War ll. The Japanese Army had requested that every zoo in Japan poison their large or dangerous animals because they were worried that these animals would escape and harm the general public if a bomb detonated near the zoo. The only option was to kill the animals, however the posion that worked on the other animals did not work on the elephants, so they had to find another route to take. This story is truly so sad, but it shares the other sides story. It can be used in the classroom to talk about point of view, war time hardships, and cause and effect within a story. Be prepared for a classroom full of watery eyes!
Genre: Nonfiction

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport ---- Award Winning

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport ---- Award Winning

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This story follows the journey of Martin Luther King Jr, and the milestones he achieved within his life. This book can be used to talk about civil rights, and the character traits and story of MLK and how his actions effect how our world is today.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Rosa by Nikki Giovanni ----- Award Winning

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Rosa by Nikki Giovanni ----- Award Winning

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This book recounts the true events that helped shape American history by sharing the story of Rosa Parks. This book shares her courageous behavior and the events that followed her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This book can be used to talk abot civil rights, and the story of Rosa Parks and her achievments without of history.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books by Kay Winters

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Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books by Kay Winters

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This book shares the story of Abraham Lincoln beginning from when he was just a young child, and followed his life journey as he grew old. It follows along on his quest for books, whether it was sand, snow, or dust, in order to fill that constant love and need for literature. This book can be used in the classroom to talk about Lincoln's love of literature, and his life story and actions he took in the Civil War and beyond.
Genre: Nonfiction

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Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick----- Award Winning

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Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick----- Award Winning

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This book is based off the true story behind the Winnie the Pooh series that we have all come to know and love. It takes us on the journey of Winnie and her travels across the world while her owner was in war, and where she ended up once he was unable to care of her anymore. I loved this book because I had no idea Winnie the Pooh was based off a true story and I love that she was handled with such care throughout her life. This book would be interesting for kids who loved animals, taking care of others, or the Winnie the Pooh series in general. I could use this book to talk about taking care of others or a pet, and how to show compassion and nurture towards others.