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1-5: Young Adult Novels
6-13:Poetry
14-16: Folklore
17-31:Fantastic Literature
32-39: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
40-45: Historical Fiction
46-50:Biography and Memoir
51-55:Nonfiction

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By: Louis Lowry
Illustrated by: N/A
Year Published: 1989
Genre: Historical Fiction (Young Adult)

Synopsis: Number the Stars that takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark at the peak of World War II. Annemarie has a mother, a father, and a little sister. She also has a very best friend named Ellen Rosen. The Rosen family lives in the same apartment building as the Johansens, and are one of Denmark's many Jewish families. Annemarie's mom and Ellen's mom are also very close friends. It soon becomes clear that Denmark is not a safe place for Jews.  The Johansens family is faced with a difficult decision; do they put their own families safety at risk in order to protect their Jewish friends? Annemarie is called upon to consider doing what no ten year old should ever have to. The explicit themes of this book is religious persecution and friendship .The implicit themes are morality and empathy.

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By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated By: Joe Cepeda
Year Published: 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction (Young Adult)

Synopsis: Esperanza is a young girl who is the daughter of wealthy landowners. She lives a lavish life, and her Papa teaches her everything about the land and how to care for it. This book takes place right after the Mexican Revolution. It is for this reason, that at the beginning of the book Papa is killed, by people who are trying to stand up to wealthy landowners as a part of the revolution. After a series of even more heartbreaking events, Esperanza's mother, and a few of their former servants flee to America, specifically California. Esperanza suddenly finds herself working the fields, trying to make enough money to help her now sick mother, and bring her Abuela to America. This book is very culturally rich and a great tool to teach immigration. The explicit themes are racial inequality, immigration, and family. The implicit themes are being humble, and the American Dream

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By: Carl Hiaasen
Illustrated by: N/A
Year Published: 2002
Genre: Contemporary Fiction (Young Adult)

Synopsis: Roy has recently moved to Coconut Grove Florida. He doesn't love it, especially school, where the school bully loves to pick on him.  He starts noticing a strange boy who runs barefoot around every day. Roy tries to hunt him down, but it becomes obvious that the barefoot-er does not want to be noticed. During his quest, he meets Beatrice who, as it turns out, is the barefoot boys step sister. His name is Mullet Fingers (which comes from his superb ability to catch mullet fish with his fingers). Unlike Beatrice and Roy, Mullet Fingers does not go to school.  Soon the unlikely friends all come together to stop the construction of a pancake restaurant to save some owls that are nesting on the site. The children need to stand up to adults, and navigate legal documents. The explicit themes of the book are environmental justice, friendship, and rules. The implicit themes are childhood and never giving up.

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By: Andrew Clements
Illustrated by: Brian Selznick
Year Published: 1996
Genre: Contemporary Fiction (Young Adult)

Synopsis:  Nick is just an average elementary school student.  He loves to stir the pot.  This is why Ms. Grangers Language Arts lesson about words and their origins gets him thinking.  He decides to rename the word pen Frindle. Before long everyone Nick knows is calling pens Frindles and the matter is completely out of Nicks hands. News Reporters, teachers, friends, and parents alike, all have an opinion on the word Frindle. The explicit theme of this novel is perseverance and standing up for yourself. The implicit theme is growing up. In the process of all of this happening Nick realizes he doesn't enjoy being famous and just wants to be a kid again.

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By: S.E. Hinton
Illustrated By: N/A
Year Published: 1967
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
(Young Adult)

Synopsis: Deep in rural Oklahoma are two rival gangs. The Greasers and the Socs. The Greasers are a group of poor misfit boys, including ponyboy and his two brothers. All three were left orphaned and only have each other and the other greasers. The Socs (socials) are wealthy middle class boys. One day Ponyboy and fellow Greaser Johnny run into some socs and the encounter ends in a death. Ponyboy and Johnny have to flea. They spend their time reading poetry, and changing their appearances. They finally decide to leave and Johnny says he will turn himself in, and then the church caught on fire. They save local children that wandered in. Everyone is ok, except Johnny who broke his back. The explicit themes of this book are growing up, and family. The implicit theme is socioeconomic status.

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By: Eloise Greenfield
Illustrated by: Leo and Diane Dillon
Year Published: 1998
Genre: Nonfiction-Poetry

Synopsis: This book is a collection of sixteen beautiful poems. All of the poems are told from the point of view of a young girl. They all account for everyday activities. For example, playing with her cousin, driving in the car, or spending time with her mother. The illustrations in the book are a mix of realistic black and white drawings, coupled with orange childlike doodles. Both are portrayals of the story being told. The explicit theme of this book is childhood the implicit theme is race.

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By: Tamera Will Wissinger
Illustrated By: Matthew Cordell
Year Published: 2013
Genre: Poetry

Synopsis: Sam is a young boy eager to go fishing with his father. They went in the dark and collected lots of worms to use as bait, and then Sam woke up early in the morning to pack the car. Right when they are about to leave his sister Lucy asks to join. Much to Sam's disapproval, his dad says yes. What makes this book different, is that it is entirely composed of poems. All of the poems tell one story. Their are many different types and formats of poems used in the book. The explicit theme is family an getting along with others. The implicit theme is nature.

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By: Jack Prelutsky
Illustrated By: James Stevenson
Year Published: 1984
Genre: Poetry

Synopsis: This book is filled with rhyming poems for children. Some of the poems are about everyday things children might encounter day to day. For example: messy eating, a pet dog, or a new kid on their block. Some are more whimsical and fantasy like. A good example of this is the poem about Dracula going to a blood bank. The explicit theme of the book is childhood and the implicit theme is imagination.

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By: Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
Illustrated by: Lois Ehlert
Year Published: 1989
Genre: Poetry

Synopsis: This is an alphabet book written in a sing song manner. As each letter is introduced it climbs up a tree, until the tree gets too full and they all fall out, and the alphabet is then presented again as they meander off.  The explicit theme of this book is learning the alphabet, but the implicit theme is too never give up. The alphabet characters got knocked down and were injured, but they all got back up again and tried again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPWk3SjKRAs
*Link to the song version of the book.

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By: Shel Silverstein
Illustrated By: Shel Silverstein
Year Published: 2005
Genre: Poetry

Synopsis: Runny Babbit is a story written entirely in spoonerisms.  The story runs through a bunch of different animals and what is going on in their lives.  The explicit theme of the book is humor, while the implicit theme is communication, and how we can still understand one another, even when someone sounds or talks a little differently than us.

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By: Eric Carle
Illustrated By: Eric Carle
Year Published: 1973
Genre: Verse

Synopsis: An almost wordless picture books takes readers through a violinist song using solely illustrations. The pictures are wide and sweeping. The explicit theme is music and the power it holds. The implicit theme is communication, and how we don't need words to interact with one another.

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By: Shel Silverstein
Illustrated By: Shel Silverstein
Year Published: 1964
Genre: Poetry

Synopsis: A silly giraffe accumulating a whole range of objects one at a time. Each one is explained through a silly and lighthearted rhyme. At one point he has so many things the reader can hardly recognize him! Then he starts to loose them one by one, again in rhyme. The explicit theme is being humorous and that its ok to be silly. The implicit theme is imagination.

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By: Shel Silverstein
Illustrated By: Shel Silverstein
Year Published: 1976
Genre: Verse

Synopsis:  Verse/song are combined with normal sentences to create the story for The Missing Piece. The book is about a ambiguous character the transverses many different landscapes, bodies of water, and mountains, meeting many creatures along the way, in pursuit of its missing piece. The illustrations are all extremely simplistic and in black and white. The explicit theme of the book finding yourself and being comfortable alone. The implicit theme is to never give up your job/quest until you are 100% satisfied. When the protagonist finds the piece that fits, the reader believes the story will be over. The story continues however because the main character does not feel completely satisfied.

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By: Paul Goble
Illustrated By:
Year Published: 1978
Genre: Folklore

Synopsis: This is a story about a Native American Girl who has a special connection with horses.  When a storm approaches she gets lost with the horses and separated from her family.  Years later she is returned to her family, only to become sick. She knows the only way she will be better again, is to live with the horses. The explicit theme of the book is to find people who make you happy and spend your time with them. The implicit theme  of the book is to do whats best for you, and what will make you happy.

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By: Eric Carle
Illustrated By: Eric Carle
Year Published: 2000
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: A farmer lives a simple life with his farm animals, named: One, Two, Three, Four, and Five.  Their was also a tree on his farm named Tree. He followed the same routine daily, until Christmas rolled around, and brought with it a blanket of snow. The explicit theme of the book is holiday spirit. The implicit theme is simplicity, and that we do not need a lot to be happy.

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By: Eric Carle
Illustrated by: Eric Carle
Year Published: 1990
Genre: Folkore

Synopsis: A little small cricket is born one day, and immediately greeted by another larger cricket.  He is not able to respond to the crickets hello. He travels around attempting to say hello to other animals, but is unable to do so; that is until he meets the right insect. The explicit theme is to never give up and keep trying, and the implicit theme is the power of communication and how difficult it might be for someone who communicates different than the majority.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdiGEjz5b0Q
*Very Quiet Cricket Read Aloud

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By: Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrated by: Chris Van Allsburg
Year Published: 1985
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: The Polar Express is the story of a young boy who gets awakened by a train outside his window. He puts on his robe and slippers and boards the train. The train is filled with children and he is notified by the conductor that they are headed to the north pole. The kids play games, sing songs, eat sweets, and drink hot chocolate. When they arrive at the North Pole Santa gives the first gift to kick off Christmas.  The boy looses the gift he chooses (a bell), but not to worry, it is recovered later on. The explicit theme is believing. During and after the journey the author explains what happens when you believe in Santa. The implicit theme is the importance and excitement of adventure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_fMwJ1GJY
*The Polar Express Movie Trailer

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16.) Why Mosquitos Buzz in Peoples Ears 

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16.) Why Mosquitos Buzz in Peoples Ears 

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By: Verna Aardema
Illustrated By: Leo and Diane Dillon
Year Published: 1975
Genre: Folklore

Synopsis: This is a story that explains why something happens. In this particular story it is why mosquitos buzz in peoples ear. The story follows a chain of events that are unleashed when a mosquito said something to an iguana that the iguana did not like. The whole African community of animals and people is affected by this one action. The explicit theme is how our actions affect others. The implicit theme is that you never know what is going on in someones head and what is driving their actions.

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By: Eric Carle
Illustrated by: Eric Carle
Year Published: 1975
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: A chameleon finds himself at a zoo, where instead of only changing colors like normal, he is changing body parts, as he picks up characteristics from each animal e comes across. By the end he is a whole collage of different animals and is confused and upset. Originally he had wanted to be any animal but a chameleon. This book teaches the importance of being confident in your own skin and loving yourself. This is the explicit theme. The implicit theme is to be careful what you wish for!

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By: Julie Sykes
Illustrated By: Tim Warnes
Year Published: 1999
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: Little Tiger is very upset with the news that he will soon have a baby tiger sibling. To distract himself, he goes to play with his friends. All of his friends however, are occupied with their own baby siblings! Little Tiger finds the babies' to be gross and decides he definitely doesn't want one. When he comes home though there is a big surprise! The explicit themes in the book are family and change. The implicit themes are being openminded.

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By: Shel Silverstein
Illustrated By: Shel Silverstein
Year Published: 1964
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: A young boy spends all of his time with his beloved tree. He eats its apples, plays in its shades, and climbs up its branches. As the boy gets older, he rarely comes to see the tree. When he does he asks for something. Soon the tree is nothing but a stump. The explicit theme of the book friendship and greed. The implicit theme is taking care of ourselves before we help others.

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From Brothers Grimm
By: Peter Clover
Illustrated By: Robert Dunn
Year Published: 2017
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: In a desperate attempt to be noticed, the town miller tells the King that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The King locks her in a room with straw and a wheel. Crying out of fear, a little man appears and tells the girl he can spin the straw into gold, for something in return. She gives him her necklace. This happens for three days and on the third day she promises her first born. Later She marries the king and has a son a year later. The little man returns wanting the baby. The only way to keep the child, is if she successfully guesses his name. the explicit theme in this novel is greed. The implicit theme is never giving up.

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By: Madonna
Illustrated By: Jeffrey Fulrimari
Year Published: 2003
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: Four young girls, The English Roses, do everything together. One of their favorite activities is ignoring and talking behind their neighbor, Binahs, back. The girls think Binah has it all and are very jealous of her. It takes a fairy godmothers magic powers to show the girls that Binah in fact lives a very hard life. The explicit themes of this novel are being inclusive and nice. The implicit theme is remembering that everyone has their own story, and to never judge a book by its cover.

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By: Marjorie Priceman
Illustrated By: Marjorie Priceman
Year Published: 2002
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: Princess Nicky, formally known as Princess Perfect quickly turns into Princess Picky when she refuses to eat her vegetables. The king and Queen are worried about her. They ask everyone in the palace to make their greatest creation ever to try to bride her into eating vegetables. It is not until the wizard asks her what she wants, that she is finally convinced to eat her vegetables. The explicit theme of this book is eating healthy and trying new things. The implicit theme is never settling, and working towards what you want.

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By: Marcus Pfister
Illustrated by: Marcus Pfister
Year Published: 1992
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: This book is about a beautiful fish who has magnificent and vibrant scales. What he has in beauty, he lacks in friendship however. One day a small blue wish asks him for a shiny scale. He refuses and is ostracized by all of the other fish. He seeks help on what to do and learns the importance of acceptance and sharing. The book takes place in the ocean. The explicit theme is sharing with others. When the rainbow fish shares his scales he immedialty feels happier than he felt before he started sharing. The implicit theme would be asking for help. Sometimes this can be hard, especially when you are admitting you did something wrong. Rainbow fish did this and ultimately benefited.
https://www.artycraftykids.com/book-club/paper-plate-rainbow-fish-craft/
*Make your own rainbow fish!

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By: Margaret Wild
Illustrated by: Ann James
Year Published: 1999
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: Midnight Babies is about a group of babies that sneak out at night and go to a midnight cafe where they eat, dance, and have fun. When two groups of babies meet up their is at first tension, but it soon resolves and all of the babies play together before heading to their individual homes. The explicit theme being inclusive. At first the two baby groups do not have fun together and are hostile towards one another. They end up having more fun together however. The implicit theme is being adventurous, and sometimes you need to take risks to have fun (in a safe way).

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By: Eve Bunting
Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter
Year Published: 1999
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: Young Tony is not excited to be going to Elis Island with his parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousin. It is late October (lady liberty birthday) and he thinks its too cold and too embarrassing. His mom explains how big of a deal it is for his Italian grandmother. By the end of the story he realizes how much the tradition means to him and how important lady liberty is. The explicit themes of the book are family and immigration. The implicit themes are acceptance and self pride.

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By: Inga Moore
Illustrated By: Inga Moore
Year Published: 1991
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: Liz is very excited to move to the country with her dog Pip and her family. When she gets there, she realizes living in the country is not as fun as she might have imagined. The other kids are mean to her and to her brother, and she is very lonely. One day Pip goes missing in the middle of a snowstorm. Liz and her family are very scared. As much as she doesn't want to, Liz knows she needs the other kids help. The explicit theme is friendship and putting yourself out there, and the implicit theme is moving and leaving your home.

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36.) How Emily Blair Got Her Fabulous Hair 

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36.) How Emily Blair Got Her Fabulous Hair 

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By: Susan Garrison
Illustrated By: Marjorie Priceman
Year Published:1995
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: Emily Blair has straight and flat hair. She wishes it was curly like her friends Pamela's hair. Emily spends lots of time doing Pamelas hair in crazy hairstyles. Nothing works in Emily's hair however. It is not until Pamela asks for a braid that they curls realize straight hair works and not curly. The explicit theme to this novel is self love. The implicit theme is friendship and trying new things.

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/12-braids-that-your-princess-will-love/
*20 braids to help you look like Emily Blair!

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By: Steven Kroll
Illustrated By: Lillian Hoban
Year Published: 1993
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: With Valentines Day rapidly approaching, young Thomas grows more and more excited. Out of all of the students in his class, he chose Gretchen's name out of the hat to write a Valentine for. Gretchen has zero interest in Thomas acts very exclusive towards Thomas. Thomas's mom sets up a playdate with Gretchen and Thomas and things seem to get better, until the Valentines day debacle. The explicit themes of this book are love and friendship. The implicit theme in this book is to not jump to conclusions.

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By: Betsy Jay
Illustrated By: Lori Osiecki
Year Published: 1998
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: Little Jane is terrified of the water. This is why she gets so made at her Mom for making her learn how to swim. She spend the whole book arguing and coming up with reasons why she shouldn't swim. It is not until a little boy tells her that girls can't swim that she gets to thinking. The explicit theme of this book is trying new things. The implicit theme is gender equality and that girls and boys can do all of the same things.

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By: Cornelia Funke
Illustrated By: Kerstin Meyer
Year Published: 2001
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis:  A young princess is raised by a single father (the king) to do all of the activities her three older brothers do. At first she cannot handle the knight armor and activities but practices every day and grows big and strong. When her father arranges for all of the knights in the land to fight for her hand in marriage, Princess Viola is not happy. She decides to enter the competition herself. The explicit theme in the book is that girls can do anything boys can. The implicit theme is to never stop doing what you love, even if others say you should.

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By: Chris Van Dusen
Illustrated By: Chris Van Dusen
Year Published: 2005
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis:  A young boy sitting in the back of his dads car, dreams about building a bigger and better car.  He starts by explaining his work habits and brainstorming methods.  Then he reveals the final product, with all of its gadgets, and gears. He begins with the most important element, safety and then moves onto the exuberant amenities.  Including, but not limited to, an indoor pool, snack bar, driving robot, the ability to fly, go underwater, and so much more.  The explicit theme of this novel creativity. The implicit theme is the power of a young child's mind, and not to take it for granted.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NpwS_j0vZ_YSkojfp4OinmQIuMAcN0s/view?usp=sharing
*link to by book trailer on If I Built A Car

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By: Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by: Robert McCloskey
Year Published: 1948
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: Blueberries for Sal takes place on a mountain in Maine where lots of blueberries grow. A young girl names Sal and her mother go to pick the blueberries. Simultaneously a mama bear and her cub go to eat blueberries in order to prepare for winter. What will happen when these two parallel stories cross? The explicit theme is the importance of being prepared, both pairs are getting ready for the cold months, as well as treating with everyone with kindness. When the two youngsters get their mothers mixed up, no one lashes out, but they do correct the issue. The implicit theme is that just because someone looks different than you (ex human and bear) does not mean that they are different from you in the important ways. For example, both are mother child pairs, preparing for the winter by foraging blueberries.

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By: Eric Carl
Illustrated by: Eric Carl
Year Published: 1969
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis:  Nestled in a bunch of leaves is a caterpillar who is extremely hungry. He eats through a lot of different foods before settling into a cocoon.
The explicit theme is growth and how the caterpillar eats and sleeps in a healthy way, and as a result grows! The implicit theme is not to be afraid of change. The caterpillar makes a major change as it turns into a butterfly, but this change is for the better. He become colorful, can fly, and is seen with others that look like him.

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By: Juliet Dallas-Conté
Illustrated by: Alison Bartlett
Year Published: 2001
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: This book is about a rooster who lives on a farm with lots of other animals. One day he forgets what sound he's supposed to make. He tests out all different animal sounds, but nothing feels right.  The book is very repetitive and easy for children to join in. The explicit theme is finding your voice and being yourself. The implicit theme is being accepting and inclusive as the other animals all had the opportunity to help the rooster.

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By: Eric Carle
Illustrated by: Eric Carle
Year Published: 1971
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis:  A mouse leaps from page to page asking various animals if they want to be his friend.  He goes from animal to animal and faces rejection after rejection. This book does a really good job about teaching why it is important to be inclusive and how happy it can make someone to be included, and how said when they are excluded. This is the explicit theme of the book. The implicit theme is about perseverance and having a strong will. The little mouse never gave up, and because of this, was rewarded at the end with a friend.

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By: Bao Phi
Illustrated By: Thi Bui
Year Published: 2017
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis: The story of a father and son who are living in America and wake up early to go fishing for their families dinner before the Dad has to go to work enlightens readers on what its like to be a immigrant in America .  The explicit theme is diversity and how every family looks different but is still a family nonetheless. The implicit theme is inclusivity and how the broader community interacts.

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By: Watty Piper
Illustrated By:  Loren Long
Year Published: 1930
Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis:  This book place takes place in a fictional land with rolling hills.  One of the trains is responsible for bringing toys to the boys and girls on the other side of a mountain. One day it breaks down. None of the trains will stop and help, except for a small blue train who tries to push them up the mountain. The explicit theme in the book is not giving up and pushing on, no matter the difficulty. The implicit theme is that sometimes challenges are thrown are way and we need to be able to ask for help. If the train carrying the toys hadn't, no little children would have gotten toys.

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By: Amy Hest

Illustrated By: P.J. Lynch

Year Published: 1997

Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: Jessie lives in a small Easter European village with her grandmother. They live a simple and honest life.  The Rabbi of the village is given a ticket to America. He knows he cannot abandon his people however so he chooses someone to take his place.  He chose Jessie. The story follows Jessie's voyage to America. She meets someone on the boat, Lou and they fall in love. The explicit them of the book is immigration. The implicit themes are family and tradition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OW6XRobxc
*Read Aloud

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41.) Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky

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41.) Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky

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By: Faith Ringgold
Illustrated By: Faith Ringgold
Year Published: 1992
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: Cassie and her brother BeBe come across a train going North. BeBe climbs aboard against his sisters warning and the train pulls away. It is then that Harriet Tubman appears to teach Cassie about the underground railroad. Cassie follows behind the railroad and traces her brothers, and Harriets steps to freedom. The explicit themes of this book are civil rights and freedom and the implicit theme is family.

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By: Janet S. Wong
Illustrated By: Bo Jia
Year Published: 2000
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: A young girl and her mother prepare to go to Korea to visit their family. They buy leather work gloves for Haraboji (grandfather) an apron for Halmoni (grandmother) and a picture book to learn English to Imo (aunt). The book recounts the time spent in Korea and the activities, food, and work that created such an authentic experience before the two head home. The explicit theme of the book is family. The implicit theme is immigration.

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By: Yoshiko Uchida
Illustrated By: Joanna Yardley
Year Published: 1976
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: Emi is a Japanese American girl whose family is sent to an internment camp during world war II. Emi is scared but tries to keep her feelings inward to not worry  her parents. The one object giving Emi hope is a heart bracelet her best friend gave her. When she looses the bracelet she is distraught, angry, and sad. She soon realizes that she doesn't need the bracelet. The explicit themes of the book are family, equality, and friendship. The implicit theme is emotion and how we express it.

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By: Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated By: James Ransome
Year Published: 1993
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: Clara is sent away to work on a plantation in the fields. She is separated from her mother and is devastated. Her aunt works hard to teach her how to sew and she is soon allowed to work in the big house with her aunt as a seamstress.  One day she hears of a map that will lead her to the underground railroad and freedom. She decides to try to make her own on a quilt. Eventually she finishes the map and decide she is ready to find freedom. The explicit themes of the book are freedom and civil rights. The implicit themes are patience and helping others.

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By: Elvira Woodruff
Illustrated By: Michael Dooling
Year Published: 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction

Synopsis: Rachel and Grisha are not only cousins, but the best of friends. Grisha was orphaned when an epidemic took his parents, leaving only a wool coat his mother made for him. Now he lives with his whole extended family in Russia. Soon it become obvious that jews are not welcomed in Russia and the family has to flee to America. They know they have to make a good appearance to be allowed in. Everyone is worried about Grisha's old tattered coat. The explicit themes are immigration, family, and the holocaust. The implicit themes are bravery, and loyalty.

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46.) Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

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46.) Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

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By: Laurie Wallmark
Illustrated By: Katy Wu
Year Published: 2017
Genre: Biography

Synopsis: This biography runs through the life of Grace Hopper. Young Grace loved tinkering with things, and figuring out how different thinks work and operate. For example, at the age of seven she deconstructed all of the clocks in her house to figure out how they work. This lead to her building a doll house with a functioning elevator. She ultimately ended up writing code for the navy and revolutionizing computers. The explicit theme is exploring, and to never give up. The implicit theme is gender equality.

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47.) Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos

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47.) Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos

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By: Stephanie Roth Sisson
Illustrated By: Stephanie Roth Sisson
Year Published: 2014
Genre: Biography

Synopsis: The biography about Carl Sagan takes the reader through the childhood, schooling, and accomplishments of Carl Sagan. The book starts explaining his childhood and when he knew he wanted to work with stars, then it talked about the books he read, and schools he went to in order to become a scientist. The explicit theme of this book is space and stars. The implicit theme is to never give up on your dreams.

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By: Ruby Bridges
Illustrated By: N/A
Year Published: 1999
Genre: Biography

Synopsis: Ruby Bridges was one of the few colored children who passed a test in Louisiana that would allow them to go to a segregated school.  The book goes through the progression of the school year and the protesters and racists who tried to keep her from going to school. At first she was the only student in the school, as parents pulled out all of the white students. Her teacher never gave up on her. The story is filled with historical pictures and quotes from newspapers and magazines at the time. The explicit themes of the book are bravery, civil rights,  and education. The implicit theme is childhood.

https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/ruby-bridges-2/
*Children friendly article about Ruby Bridges

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By: Garnet Nelson Jackson
Illustrated by: Tony Wade
Year Published: 1993
Genre:  Biography

Synopsis: This book follows the life of Rosa Parks. It starts with her childhood and the lessons she learned that helped her be so brave later on. Then it explains when she refused to give up her seat on the bus and how it lead to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The explicit themes of the book are bravery and civil rights. The implicit themes are community and hard work.

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50.) Frederick Douglass: Freedom Fighter

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50.) Frederick Douglass: Freedom Fighter

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By: Garnet Nelson Jackson
Illustrated By: Keaf Holliday
Year Published: 1993
Genre: Biography

Synopsis:  Fredrick Douglas grew up as a slave on a farm in Maryland. Conditions were far less than healthy or ideal. He was moved off the farm and into the city for his hard work and obedience. Here he was treated much better here, and on his own time learned to read and write. He soon escaped and dedicated his life to ending slavery. The explicit themes of the book are civil rights, freedom, and hard work. The implicit theme is patience.

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By: Barbara Kerley
Photos by: National Geographic
Year Published: 2009
Genre: Nonfiction

Synopsis: This book goes through an entire day; sunset to sunrise. While doing so it documents children's activities all around the world. It shows how all kids do the same things (eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, go to school, etc.) but all do it differently. The explicit themes of this book are diversity and childhood. The implicit theme is acceptance.

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By: Charles R. Smith Jr.
Photos by: Charles R. Smith Jr.
Year Published: 2003
Genre: nonfiction

Synopsis: Every page in the book starts we "I am" and goes through a series of physical characteristics, clothing choices, music, food, religions, ethnicities, etc. The big colorful words are paired with pictures of children of different ages, races, and ethnicities. The explicit themes of the book are patriotism, and diversity. The implicit theme is childhood.

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By: Elaine Landau
Illustrated By: N/A
Year Published: 2008
Genre: Nonfiction

Synopsis: This nonfiction book is a one stop shop to learn all about Ellis Island. It begins by talking about what an immigrant is and how they came to America. Then it talks about the voyage itself. Then it explains Ellis Island itself and why that was the most popular port. The explicit themes of the book are immigration and history. The implicit themes are diversity and new beginnings.

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By: Sharon Katz Cooper
Illustrate By: Allan Eitzen
Year Published: 2006
Genre: Nonfiction

Synopsis: Each page of this novel has a letter of the alphabet that corresponds with something in Italy/about Italy. Under each letter and word is a blurb describing the word with lots of pictures. The explicit themes of this book are alphabetic awareness and Italian culture. The implicit theme is cultural diversity.

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By: Meghan McCarthy
Illustrated By: Megan McCarthy
Year Published: 2010
Genre: Nonfiction

Synopsis: Gum is not anything new. It can be traced back as far as ancient Greece. Bubble gum however was created later. Pop! goes through the history of bubble gum and how it was created. Starting in the factory and with the candy companies accountant Walter. Walter soon finds himself away from the numbers and on the front lines of creating bubble gum. After months of trying he did it-he created bubble gum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVBXczQZbtM
*Authors book Trailer