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This engaging series is based on a group of middle schoolers that love video games and attempt to battle zombies in the aftermath of the monster apocalypse.

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Buy books online and find book series such as The Last Kids on Earth on PenguinRandomHouse.com

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Kwame Alexander is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction. His novels have won various awards including the Newbery Medal, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award, and the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text.

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Author | Speaker | Producer | Poet | Kwame Alexander

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Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, producer and #1 New York Times Bestselling author of 38 books, including AN AMERICAN STORY, THE DOOR OF NO RETURN, BECOMING MUHAMMAD ALI

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Matt de la Pena is an American writer of children's literature. In 2016, he won the Newbery Medal for his book, The Last Stop on Market Street.

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Not only is Grace Byers a Caymanian-American writer, she is also an actress known for her role as Anika Calhoun in the hit TV series, Empire. Her book, I Am Enough, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner!

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Junie B. Jones is a hysterical, classic children's book series. The stories within this series is based on Junie B. Jones, a secretive, impulsive goofball, and her adventures in kindergarten and first grade.

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Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones

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Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest first grader.

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The Magic Treehouse is an American series of children's books. The stories within the series are based on Jack and Annie Smith and their adventures and missions with a magic tree house.

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The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie–this time as World Turtle Experts!

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A great book to reinforce positive affirmations about loving yourself, respecting others, and being kind to one another.

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I Am Enough book. Read 890 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needsThis is a gorgeous, ly...

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Drew Daywalt's engaging story introduces conflicts and asks questions about social norms.

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Sad Sunday (If I say it's bad, it's bad)

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HEH! "One day in class, Duncan went to take out his crayons and found a stack of letters with his name on them." What happens when your crayons go on strike? Duncan has a problem he has to solve, and soon ... it's hard to make EVERY crayon happy.

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A unique story that celebrates diversity and the essential things in life, such as crying, playing, laughing, learning, eating, and sleeping, that make us all the same.

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Illustrated by Leslie Staub

Listen to Whoever You Are

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The Story behind Whoever You Are

Every day all over Australia, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same or speak the same language, but inside, they are just like you. This story weaves its way across cultures and generations, celebrating the bond that unites us all.

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0-10

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1998

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Illustrated by Leslie Staub Listen to Whoever You Are Having trouble playing the audio above? Click here The Story behind Whoever You Are Every day all over Australia, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same or speak the same language, but inside, they are just like you.

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Kevin Henkes' story raises questions regarding perfection and bullying. This story introduces discussions on how you should treat other people.

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Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower." Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn't improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the students were introduced to their music teacher, Mrs. Twinkle. Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. And suddenly, Chrysanthemum blossomed....

"Perfectly executed in words and illustration. . . . Few illustrators write as well as they draw; Kevin Henkes demonstrates once again that he belongs to that select company." -The Horn Book (starred review)

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BUY THE BOOK Chrysanthemum Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. "I'm named after my grandmother," said Victoria. "You're named after a flower."

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In 2021, Me & Mama, written and illustrated by Cozbi Cabrera, won the Caldecott Honor. This award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

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A little girl shares a joy-filled rainy day with Mama.

Mother-daughter pairings of swimsuits, flower bouquets, and bicycles are presented in small, bright vignettes on the endpapers of Cabrera's cozy tale, serving as appetizers for the visual feast within. Impressively detailed scenes, from the first spread, which shows the child coming downstairs, to her mama's artfully designed workspace to a later scene of the little girl drifting off to sleep haloed by stars and dreaming of day with her mother, are rendered with visible daubs of acrylic paint. They are complemented by alternating scenes of single objects, such as Mama's teacup beside her daughter's sippy cup, set against pastel backgrounds showing the strengthening of their bond through the daily actions mother and daughter share. Though much of the text is uneven in rhythm with no consistent movement to usher readers from page to page, it contains gems, such as a description of the vegetation on the sidewalk, "in the in-between. / It's moss, Mama says. / It's velvet, I say." Still, the greatest delight is in the images that vibrantly showcase their simple, loving connection. In the book, the mother, daughter and, later, brother Luca all have gorgeous, varied hues of brown skin, with textured hair that is plaited, coily, and afro-puffed. (This book was reviewed digitally with 11-by-18-inch double-page spreads viewed at 48.3% of actual size.)

A beautifully illustrated, slice-of-life ode of adoration for doting daughters and marvelous mamas. (Picture book. 4-8)

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In 2021, The American Library Association named We Are Water Protectors, illustrated by Michaela Goade, as the Caldecott Medal winner. This story is inspired by many Indigenous-led movements across North America.

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate received the Newbery Medal in 2013. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distiguished contribution to American children's literature.

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In 2021, Show Me a Sign, written by Ann Clare LeZotte, received the Schneider Family Book Award for embodying an artistic expression of the disability experience.

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Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language.

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Jacqueline Woodson is an American writer of children's literature. In 2020, Woodson was a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition given to an author and an illustrator of children's books.

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Check out the 2021 Little Maverick Reading List! This list includes several graphic novels that are kid-friendly, historical, and inclusive!

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Check out the latest recommended series and serial podcasts! These ongoing stories will allow you to revisit characters, plotlines, and magical realms. Dive into reading and listening!

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Summer has always been a great time for kids to find a book series or serial they can sink their teeth into-ongoing stories that allow them to revisit to favorite characters, plotlines, or magical realms. Now, with an ever-growing list of series and serial podcasts, children and teens can dive into reading and listening this summer.

These shows provide families with miles of listening on long car trips or screen-free hours for hanging out. This list is an introduction to a range of genres, including fantasy, fairy tales, mythology, science fiction, historical fiction, political fiction, mysteries, and humor. They include well-known kids' book characters, such as Hank the Cowdog, and plenty of new ones, including Lucy Wow, written by well-known series author Patrick Carman. Many audio fiction shows also offer trans-media experiences, with books, gaming, comics, and activities, so kids can continue exploring the worlds they discover. Check out the production companies and creators behind these shows for more audio dramas.
Kidcasts: Audio Dramas: Serials/Series Playlist
All audio dramas can be accessed from your favorite podcast app or by streaming directly from Listen Notes. Unless otherwise noted, audio dramas should be listened to in order, starting with episode one.
The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland
Genre: Fantasy, Animals Ages: 5 to 9

Power Dog in Dogland opens with a powerful punk ballad that will reassure kids they are in the right place if they love dogs! Power Dog, as you might guess, has superpowers. He can help his dog friends be more compassionate. The characters of Dogland include other animals, too, such as Tick-Tock Bunny, a professor at the College of the Dogarts, where dogs learn how to harness their powers. This serial drama unfolds over 12 episodes, with additional bonus episodes. The story is told by narrator Phoebe Owens-author, librarian, and producer. Her thoughtful pacing and calm delivery will ease young listeners into Dogland as Power Dog's adventures unfold. The audio production will draw kids into the drama, where mindfulness and compassionate solutions prevail, and six-year-old Hank, co-writer and the inspiration for Power Dog, joins Phoebe to react to the adventure and share a joke.

Genre: Humor, Western Ages: 5 to 9

Kids and librarians have loved John Erickson's "Hank the Cowdog" series for years. Now Hank, the beloved head of security, has a new five-part podcast series, produced by QCode. This serial is full of new comical encounters written, with the blessing of Erickson, by writer and filmmaker Jeff Nichols. Nichols honors the original character and feel of the books, while adding something new and worthy to the brand. Hank is voiced by Matthew McConaughey, which draws in kids and grownups. Families discovering Hank for the first time will be thrilled to know they can continue the antics with the book series.
Fairies and Dragons, Ponies and Knights
Genre: Fairy Tales, Adventure Ages: 5 to 9

In this virtual theater production-turned-podcast, Beatrice the dragon is convinced fairies and ponies stole her egg. To get it back, she gets the help of a valiant knight. Produced by Dirt Road Theater in Northfield, VT, with narration by Maren Langdon Spillane, this adventure tale is sure to satisfy fans of mythical creatures series, such as How to Train a Dragon, Emily Windsnap, Rainbow Magic, and more. If your young listeners are looking for another fairy tale in another magical kingdom, give a listen to The Adventures of Red Knight by Red Knight Stories. Red Knight, the greatest knight in all of the land, provides humorous banter with other jovial voice characters.
Mary Farfisa Outer Space Radio Theater
Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Music Ages: 6 to 11

Did you know the sun enjoys playing the drums and the moon has a favorite tune? Mary Farfisa is a cheerful, resourceful, eight-year-old space explorer who, along with her space horse Briscoe, travels the universe listening for music and sounds to round up with her audio lasso for everyone in her listening library. Their adventures, more series than serial, are guided by a lovely narrator who orients kids to the many unusual, nonsensical places, creatures, and sounds as the quests unfold with a host of voice actors. Fans of The Phantom Tollbooth will enjoy this fun-filled fantasy. This independent production was written and produced by Jim Cheff.

Genre: STEM, Mystery Ages: 6 to 11

Meet Lucy Wow! She's an innovator and tinkerer with quite the imagination. In fact, she built her own sidekick Kapow, a mechanical goat. In this evolving tale, Lucy will build new mechanical objects while using clues to solve a mystery. The podcast is as comical and wacky as the powerhouse NPR science podcast Wow! In the World. It includes talented voice actors, including Michaela Dietz from Steven Universe as Lucy Wow herself. The creative storytelling is written by children's author Patrick Carman, a collaborator on the serial The 39 Clues. It's perfect for STEM and Maker educators to share, but specifically engineering-inclined students; it's exciting to see GoKidGo's universe of shows enter the podcast scene, with a slate of audio drama character-driven series, including Bobby Wonder about superheroes that enjoy waffles and R.L. Stine's Story Club, from the Goosebumps author himself.
The Fina Mendoza Mysteries
Genre: Political Fiction, Mystery Ages: 9 to 13

Fina's father is a congressman and when she loses her sweatshirt in the Capitol Crypt, she thinks she is cursed by the ghost of a cat. Readers of Harriet the Spy, "The Boxcar Children" series, and "A to Z Mysteries" will want to engage with this spirited sleuth. Teachers and librarians will find this podcast produced by Kitty Felde, and the book an engaging way to help kids connect their lives and the political processes that impact their lives. Bonus episodes explore voting and the January 6 insurrection, and there is an online educators guide.
Live From Mount Olympus
Genre: Greek Mythology, Fantasy Ages: 9 to 13

This ongoing saga about the Greek myth of Perseus and his perilous odyssey is narrated by Hermes, the messenger to the gods, who helps the story of this prophecy play out in audio drama form. To the listener's delight, Hermes is acclaimed Tony Award-winning actor André De Shields from the musical . This kidcast, produced by Onassis Foundation, is a listen-alike for fans of "Percy Jackson," nonfiction mythology, or theatrical performances. It'd be hard not to also mention on the podcast scene the topnotch The National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast exploring Greek mythology for kids, covering a plethora of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters.

Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Ages: 9 to 13

The Ventura twins, Alexi and Beni, think they are dreaming when they meet a distant cousin who tells them about a timestorm that would allow them to travel to other dimensions. This begins their serial adventure, produced by Cocotazo Media, through five centuries of history. They are given a mission to "Witness. Find. Remember" their Puerto Rican heritage so they can carry the stories forward. Already on the third season of adventures, Timestorm has plenty of content to enthrall its listeners, including bloopers, recaps, and mini-episodes. For budding historians, intrepid globe trekkers, and anyone who enjoys complex, immersive, gratifying storytelling.

Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery Ages: 9 to 13

The Rez is a sci-fi podcast adventure, set in the distant future, that will resonate for tweens after this past year. The 10 suspenseful, humorous episodes, produced by Rezilience, Ltd., opens on the two main teen characters-a shallow digital media influencer and a rebel girl outsider. When they discover an old phone, it connects them to humans from the past, called Pastlings, who help them shed their AI-programmed happiness to search for authentic connections and kindness. Rez is short for resilience, which is the overarching theme for all the media connected with the show, including online games, comics, educational resources, and more. Science fiction stories have always played a part in helping us grapple with changing technology and culture, so be sure to also check out similar serials, including the ABC-produced Mackaroy Uncovered, made by and for tween audiences, and the heroine-powered political thriller for older teens, Daughters of DC, produced by Einhorn Epic Productions.

Consultant Anne Bensfield teaches librarians how to be mentors for managing new media in their schools and communities. Pamela Rogers is a children's librarian and the creator of "Buttons & Figs."

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The Horn Book has now published the 2021 Summer Reading List! This list includes picture books, children's stories, and novels for all ages.

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Welcome to the Horn Book's Family Reading blog, a place devoted to offering children's book recommendations and advice about the whats and whens and whos and hows of sharing books in the home. Find us on Twitter @HornBook and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheHornBook

Picture Books

Suggested grade level for all entries: PS-2

I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes; illus. by Gordon C. James (Paulsen/Penguin)

Cave Paintings by Jairo Buitrago; illus. by Rafael Yockteng; trans. from Spanish by Elisa Amado (Groundwood)

You're Invited to a Moth Ball: A Nighttime Insect Celebration by Loree Griffin Burns; photos by Ellen Harasimowicz (Charlesbridge)

The Night Walk by Marie Dorléans; trans. from French by Polly Lawson (Floris)

Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming; illus. by Julie Downing (Porter/Holiday)

We All Play by Julie Flett (Greystone Kids)

Time for Kenny by Brian Pinkney (Greenwillow)

Try It!: How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat by Mara Rockliff; illus. by Giselle Potter (Beach Lane/Simon)

The Ramble Shamble Children by Christina Soontornvat; illus. by Lauren Castillo (Paulsen/Penguin)

The Midnight Fair by Gideon Sterer; illus. by Mariachiara Di Giorgio (Candlewick)

Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki (Abrams)

How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward; illus. by Diana Sudyka (Beach Lane/Simon)

Easy Readers and Primary

Suggested grade level for all entries: 1-3

Starla Jean by Elana K. Arnold; illus. by A. N. Kang (Roaring Brook)

Too Small Tola by Atinuke; illus. by Onyinye Iwu (Candlewick)

Willa the Wisp [The Fabled Stables] by Jonathan Auxier; illus. by Olga Demidova (Amulet/Abrams)

Sharuko: El arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello by Monica Brown; illus. by Elisa Chavarri; trans. into Spanish by Adriana Domínguez (Children's/Lee & Low)

Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds by Elise Gravel (HarperAlley/HarperCollins)

Billy Miller Makes a Wish by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow)

Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly (Greenwillow)

The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen (Candlewick)

The Biggest Roller Coaster and The Great Bunk Bed Battle [Fox Tails] by Tina Kügler (Acorn/Scholastic)

The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation by Alice B. McGinty; illus. by Shonto Begay (Schwartz & Wade/Random)

Tag Team and Training Day [El Toro & Friends] by Raúl the Third; color by Elaine Bay (Versify/Houghton)

The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field by Scott Riley; illus. by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien (Millbrook)

Dear Treefrog by Joyce Sidman; illus. by Diana Sudyka (Houghton)

Intermediate

Suggested grade level for all entries: 4-6

A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games by Lori Alexander; illus. by Allan Drummond (Houghton)

Julieta and the Diamond Enigma by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz (Tu/Lee & Low)

Rise of the Halfling King [Tales of the Feathered Serpent] by David Bowles; illus. by Charlene Bowles (Cinco Puntos)

No Vacancy by Tziporah Cohen (Groundwood)

Witches of Brooklyn by Sophie Escabasse (RH Graphic/Random)

A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi (Quill Tree/HarperCollins)

Sal & Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Hernandez (Riordan/Disney-Hyperion)

Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

Saucy by Cynthia Kadohata; illus. by Marianna Raskin (Dlouhy/Atheneum)

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia (Riordan/Disney-Hyperion)

Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems by Jack Prelutsky; illus. by Ruth Chan (Greenwillow)

Ways to Grow Love [Ryan Hart] by Renée Watson; illus. by Nina Mata (Bloomsbury)

Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk (Dutton)

Middle School

Suggested grade level for all entries: 6-8

Turning Point by Paula Chase (Greenwillow)

Flamer by Mike Curato (Godwin/Holt)

The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the Americas by María García Esperón; illus. by Amanda Mijangos; trans. from Spanish by David Bowles (Levine Querido)

Starfish by Lisa Fipps (Paulsen/Penguin)

Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon (Scholastic)

Lupe Wong Won't Dance by Donna Barba Higuera (Levine Querido)

Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte (Scholastic)

Merci Suárez Can't Dance by Meg Medina (Candlewick)

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen (RH Graphic/Random)

Everything Comes Next: Collected & New Poems by Naomi Shihab Nye; illus. by Rafael López (Greenwillow)

Becoming Muhammad Ali: Based on the Story of Young Cassius Clay by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander; illus. by Dawud Anyabwile (Patterson/Little, Brown/Houghton)

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Heartdrum/HarperCollins)

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat (Candlewick)

High School

Suggested grade level for all entries: 9 and up

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (Quill Tree/HarperCollins)

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Holt)

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore (Dial)

In the Shadow of the Moon: America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race by Amy Cherrix (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley (Little, Brown)

Apple: Skin to the Core by Eric Gansworth (Levine Querido)

Skyhunter by Marie Lu (Roaring Brook)

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (Swoon/Feiwel)

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins)

Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson (Bloomsbury)

Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon (Putnam)

From the May 2021 issue of Notes from the Horn Book: Summer Reading. For past years' summer reading lists from The Horn Book, click on the tag summer reading.

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12 Books to Nurture Young Budding Activists

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Consider picking up one of the books on this list! These books are aimed to help children recognize and combat all forms of injustice!

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Aimed at infants and toddlers through elementary school students, these titles introduce topics such as intersectionality and privilege, with explanations that are age-appropriate and honest.

Learning to recognize and combat racism and other forms of injustice and move toward a more equitable world is a lifelong process-and one that must start as early as possible. Aimed at infants and toddlers through elementary school students, these titles introduce topics such as intersectionality and privilege, with explanations that are age-appropriate and honest.

Looking for more summer reading recommendations? SLJ is publishing lists all summer long -from family stories to mysteries to teen reads.

The team behind Woke Baby introduce concepts and explains issues that concern activists of all ages. These 24 poems celebrate diversity and individuality, touching on issues of gender, physical ability, race, immigration, and protest, as well as the complex web of discrimination and systemic oppression that impacts many marginalized people. The message is clear: We must fight against injustice, and our words can be our greatest source of power.

Many people must consciously unlearn the system of beliefs imposed by parents, authority figures, and the overall dominant culture. Ewing's colorful, sunny board book takes such nebulous ideas and packages them into an easily digestible vocabulary bank for young readers. Highly recommended for school and public libraries and can serve as an entry point into social justice literature.

In this call to action, a young white child catches news fragments of a police officer shooting an unarmed black man, then witness their family members' discomfort and avoidance of the topic ("We don't see color"). The child's confusion leads them to the library for answers about the history of racism in the United States. Employing age-appropriate language and direct explanations, this is an essential text for young readers, and adults, unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the role of white people in dismantling racism.

Within these pages is the collected wisdom from dozens of writers and artists who share poems, advice, artwork, passion, concern, love, and experience with the next generation. In the introduction, the editors describe this book as a treasury for children to read, and reread, when they need a boost, or comfort, or love. A book to be quietly contemplated, and shared with an adult, as there is much to be discovered from multiple readings.

A cheerful, diverse cast of friends describe living the ally life in this progressive picture book. Though they're all the same age, the friends are otherwise very different; their unwavering support for one another helps readers understand what intersectionality means and looks like. The book's core message-"Where there's room for some, we make room for all. Friends can be allies no matter how small!"-offers a memorable refrain caregivers and educators will be eager to integrate into daily mantras.

Stand Up! Speak Up! by Andrew Joyner. illus. by author. Random/Schwartz & Wade. ISBN 9780593301586.
Relying on a limited palette with seemingly unlimited energy, this guide to believing in a cause addresses emotions effectively, showing kids what it means to take part in something that's meaningful and the pain of being discouraged, while always emphasizing perseverance.

This collaborative effort from the team behind Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship uses poetry to explore identity, diversity, empathy, social justice, community, and change. Inclusive and thought-provoking, it offers a number of entry points for exploring concepts and issues related to identity, social justice, and making a difference.

The importance of collectives is central to this illustrated nonfiction work, dedicated to communities within transnational (mostly Canadian) Black history. Moyer focuses on grassroots organizations, ranging from the international Black Cross Nurses group in the early 20th century to the more recent creation of Blockorama, which makes "a space for the black LGBTTI2QQ community within Toronto's Pride Parade." It is a testament to the book's strength that after reading each profile, readers will want to know more; librarians would be wise to have a list of further reading handy.

A Is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara. illus. by author. Triangle Square. ISBN 9781609805395.

Not your typical alphabet board book, this powerful title presents a letter and a bit of social commentary urging children to take a stand against war and violence, develop an awareness of our environment, and promote acceptance and equality for all cultures, races, religions, genders, and walks of life. "A is for Activist./Advocate. Abolitionist. Ally./Actively Answering A call to Action." "Y is for You. And Youth./Your planet. Your rights/Your future. Your truth./Y is for Yes. Yes! Yes! Yes!"

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell. illus. by Frané Lessac. Charlesbridge. 2021. ISBN 9781623541927.

Stevenson highlights many figures for whom there are few youth resources available, including Janet Mock, James Baldwin, and Autumn Peltier, as well as names that often appear on juvenile biography shelves, like Alexander Hamilton and Rosa Parks. The author never shies from topics such as racism, homophobia, or transphobia and uses plain language and simple descriptions to examine the oppression and discrimination the activists faced in their youth. The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.

When the Mendezes moved to Westminster, CA, in 1944, third grader Sylvia tried to enter Westminster School, only to be told that she and other Mexican American children had to attend a separate school. In response, the Mendezes formed the Parents' Association of Mexican-American Children, distributed petitions, and eventually filed a successful lawsuit. Tonatiuh deliberately connects his heritage with the prejudices of mid-20th century America; his stirring work will prompt readers to recognize the injustice still endemic in our society.

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12 Books To Nurture Budding Young Activists | Summer Reading 2021

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Aimed at infants and toddlers through elementary school students, these titles introduce topics such as intersectionality and privilege, with explanations that are age-appropriate and honest. Learning to recognize and combat racism and other forms of injustice and move toward a more equitable world is a lifelong process-and one that must start as early as possible.

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Check out this list of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's books written by indigenous writers!

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48 books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools | CBC Books

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David A. Robertson, a Cree author based in Winnipeg, writes books for readers of all ages. He has published 25 books across a variety of genres, including the graphic novels Will I See? and Sugar Falls , a Governor General's Literary Award-winning picture book called When We Were Alone , illustrated by Julie Flett, and The Reckoner, a YA trilogy.

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Interested in learning more about the African-American culture? Check out this list full of children's literature and award winning books!

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AALBC is curating a list of the best 100 Children's books published in 2023. The books include board books, early reader, middle grade, and young adult titles ( defintion of children book categories). Here is a printable list of all the books on this list. Here is a beautiful collage of the book covers. Read more about this list ▶

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If you feel strongly about uplifting children through books please read and share, "Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children's Literature." Also, be sure to check out The Brown Book Shelf a great source to discover children's books and authors.

Keep in mind, no one list can possible include all the excellent books written by or about Black young people. Please feel free to share your favorites in the comments below.

Check out these other excellent sources for children's books;

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Top 100 Recommended African-American Children's Books - 2023

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Updated for 2023! Children Book authors, avid readers, and industry professionals contributed their favorite children's Books to a list of the, "Top 100 Recommended African-American Children's Books."

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This list of Spanish stories is an immense benefit for everyone, whether you speak Spanish at home or are encouraged to learn a second language!

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Whether you speak Spanish at home, are raising bilingual kids or just want to introduce your children to a second language, there are immense benefits to adding Spanish books for kids to your home library. You'll be helping them learn new vocabulary words and improving their literacy at the same time - in fact, studies show that, contrary to popular opinion, bilingual kids have advantages when it comes to learning to read later on. Plus, you'll be opening your family up to a variety of new books to add to your bookshelves.

Here, we round up some of our favorite Spanish books for kids. Some are all-time favorites that have been translated into Spanish. (You can also see if some of our best books for kids have been translated, too.) Others are bilingual, offering toddlers a mix of words in English and Spanish. And still others are newer favorites from celebrated authors and illustrators. Whether your kids are obsessed with dinosaurs, learning about colors or just want a story told through beautiful illustrations, you can find something for them on this list. (Did we miss your favorite Spanish book for kids? Let us know which ones you love in the comments!)

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Add These Spanish Books for Kids to Your Home Library

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Whether you speak Spanish at home, are raising bilingual kids or just want to introduce your children to a second language, there are immense benefits to adding Spanish books for kids to your home library.