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Cornwall, G. (2017). "Jabari Jumps". Candlewick; Illustrated edition. 

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This book is great for age levels 3-5 for preschool/kindergarten aged children. It is about Jabari, who is at his neighborhood pool and finally conquers his fear of jumping off of the high diving board! I included this book because I love the message of "I am brave and I can face my fears, even if it takes me all day!"

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Sendak, M. (1963). "Where The Wild Things Are" United States: Harper and Row. 

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This book is great for children ages 4-6. It is about a child named Max who goes to his bedroom one night when it turns into a dense forest and he meets friendly monsters who never want him to leave! He has the best time with these monsters and wants to become one of them. I chose it because it shows children have the best imagination and even though monsters seem scary, they are really fun and playful! This book won the "Randolph Caldecott Medal" in 1964. "School Library Journal" voted this book the number one picture book as well!

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Nyong'o, L. Harrison, V. (2019). "Sulwe". Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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This book is aimed for readers ages 4-8. It is about a young girl named Sulwe who falls in love with her skin color and learns that beauty comes in all colors but stems from the inside. This book has AMAZING pictures and brings the story to life through illustration. Another reason I picked this book is because it is based on the author, Lupita Nyong'o's life and her experience dealing with her skin color growing up. It tackles social justice issues like privilege, colorism, and self esteem.

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Betancourt-Perez, J. Williams, K. L. (2021) "A Thousand White Butterflies". Charlesbridge; Bilingual edition.

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This book is aimed for children ages 5-8. It is about a child named Isabella who just moved from Colombia to her new English speaking school in the United States. She moved half way through the year and is super excited to make new friends! She is also sad about leaving her father behind, so we get to see her new beginnings in school and feel hopeful for her. I chose this book because it shows that even when this is such a hard beginning for her, she carries positivity with her and makes a new friend! One social justice issue this faces is language differences and multicultural issues.

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Platt,L. (2021). "Imagine a Wolf" Page Street Kids. 

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This book is great for ages 4-8. The message of this book is "don't judge a book by it's cover". It talks about how when you think of a big bad wolf, you think he's dangerous, but this wolf is nice and caring! I chose this book because it has great pictures and a great message for young kids. It tackles social justice issues like prejudice and inclusion.

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Patterson, J. (2021). "Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope" Crown Books for Young Readers. 

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Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

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Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope

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This book is great for children ages 4-8. It is a true story about the author's son, Penelope. He was born transgender and battles hate from the world while trying to get everyone else to realize that he is a boy on the inside. The message of this book is great- to be yourself and don't care what other people think. This is a great LGBTQ book that also includes racial diversity!

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Eastman, P.D. (1960). "Are You My Mother" Random House Books for Young Readers. 

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Children ages 3-7 is the age range for this book. It is about a little bird who fell from a tree and goes looking for his mother. He asks animals throughout the book "are you my mother?" then by the end of the book, finds the bird that is his actual mother. I chose this book because it is great for young children to follow along and predict what will happen next.

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Freeman, Don. (1976). "Corduroy" Puffin Books; unknown edition. 

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This book for children ages 1-4 is about a teddy bear at a toy store that is missing a button on his overalls so nobody wants to buy him. A little girl named Lisa ends up buying him and sewing a button onto his overalls when she gets home. It ends with them hugging. I chose this book because it is a simple story that shows friendship and is great for little kids to read and look at the pictures!

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Brown, M.W. (1947). "Goodnight Moon" Harper & Brothers. 

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"Goodnight Moon" is a book for children ages 1-4 about a bunny saying goodnight to everything in its room, then finally says goodnight to the moon at the end of the book. I chose this because my mom used to read this to me and my siblings before bed every night, and I used to love it! It has such a simple message but is fun to read and listen to.

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Martin, B. Carle, E. (1967). "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Henry Holt & Company, Inc. 

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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This book for children ages 3-5 is a simple book asking the children "What do you see" with a different animal on each page. The children repeat back to the teacher "I see a ____ starting back at me." This book is great for kids to predict what is going to happen next from the pictures on the page.

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Daywalt, D. (2021). "The Crayon's Book of Numbers". Philomel Books. 

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This book is for ages 1-3 about how even though all colors are different and have different purposes, they can feel emotions too. Even though the crayons can be sad, they still all come together to create a lovely picture! I chose this book because it tackles social justice issues like racial diversity.

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Hoffman, M. (2010). "The Great Big Book of Families". Dial Books. 

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This book is for children ages 3-7 years old. It is about the different dynamic of families and how there is no one "typical" family. I chose this book because reading it out loud shows children that they are included in the community even when their family does not contain the "typical" look.

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McCloskey, S. (1976). "Blueberries for Sal". Puffin Books. 

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For children ages 2-4, this is a great read about Sal and her mother going to pick blueberries, when they run into a mama bear and a baby bear. I chose it because it is a simple story with lots of pictures and has an easy plot for young children to follow.

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McCloskey, R. (1941). "Make Way for Ducklings" Viking Books for Young Readers. 

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This book is for children ages 2-6. It is about a duck family exploring and living in a new city. They venture through the streets, eventually ending up at their new home in a park! I chose this book because it is a fan favorite and won the Caldecott Medal in 1942. I also chose this book because the author grew up just 20 minutes away in Hamilton, Ohio!

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Klassen, J. (2012). "This is Not My Hat" Candlewick; 1st Edition. 

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This book for children ages 2-6 is about a little fish who steals the hat of a bigger fish, and how he deals with his mistake when he notices a crab saw him steal. It won the Caldecott medal in 2013, and I chose it because it is the first book in the trilogy, so it is great for kids to get involved in the storyline!

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Keller, T. (2020). "When You Trap a Tiger" Random House Books for Young Readers. 

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This book is for children ages 9+ and is a Korean folklore story about a girl who goes on a quest to save her grandmother, through a mysterious tiger who shows up to help her. It won the Jon Newberry medal and was voted the winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's literature. I chose it because of the magical aspect it has and the family history it portrays.

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McKissack, P.C. Harrison, A. (2019). "What is Given from the Heart" Schwartz & Wade; Illustrated edition. 

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For ages 4-8, this book is about James giving back to his community when a temple burns down. He doesn't have much to donate, but his mother tells him his compassion comes from the heart and anything counts. I chose it because of the great message it shows, that kindness is the most important virtue. It won the Coretta Scott King Award in 2020.

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Martin, B. Archambault, J. (2012). "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" Little Simon. 

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This rhyme book is for children ages 1-4 about the letters chasing each other up the coconut tree! Who is going to fall? I chose this because children love to repeat the rhymes and it is so much fun to read and yell "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!"

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Keats, E. J. (1996). "The Snowy Day" Viking Books for Young Readers. 

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For ages 1-5, this book is about a young boy who explores his neighborhood after the first snow of the season. I chose this because it is one of the first diverse children's books to gain popularity, and pave the way for more diverse books to come. It also won the Caldecott Medal Award.

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Carle, E. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (1994). World of Eric Carle; 1st edition

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This book is for kids ages 1-3 about a caterpillar who eats everything, then eats a leaf and grows into a butterfly. I chose this because the illustrations bring the story to life and is a great book to read aloud. I remember reading this when I was little and loving how the caterpillar grew into a new form!

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Allsburg, V. "The Polar Express" (1985). Houghton Mifflin; 1st edition. 

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This book is for children ages 3-7 years. It is about a boy who boards the train with Christmas wishes, and meets children along the way who help him gain the magic of Christmas. I chose this because it is an award winning New York Times bestselling book that is a great book to read around the holidays!

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Ruurs, M. "Stepping Stones" (2016) Orca Book Publishers; Dual language (English & Arabic) edition. 

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This book is for ages 6-8 is about Rama and her family escaping the civil war and moving to Europe. It is written in English and Arabic. I chose this book to represent the true feelings of escaping from war, and the pictures making the readers experience what Rama is going through.

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Casey, D. "Yeh-Hsien: A Chinese Cinderella" Mantra Lingua (2006). 

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This book written in English and French is about Yeh-Hsien who gets her wish granted by a magical fish and then loses her slipper, and feels like a real life cinderella! It is a picture book for children ages 5-8 and is great for seeing different cultures and learning new languages, since it is written in English/French and is also written in English/Chinese.

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Yasuda, Y. "A Treasury of Japanese Folk Tales: Bilingual English and Japanese Edition"(2010). Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition. 

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A Treasury of Japanese Folk Tales: Bilingual English and Japanese Edition

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A Treasury of Japanese Folk Tales: Bilingual English and Japanese Edition

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This book written in English and Japanese is for children ages 5-10 and is a collection of 12 folk stories told for generations. I chose it because I love books containing short stories, and it is great to keep young children's attention.

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Newton, J. "Sports Day in the Jungle" (2010). Mantra Lingua

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This book for children ages 4-8 written in English and Polish is about the animals in the jungle preparing to compete for sports day! I chose this because it represents teamwork and inclusion and each animal plays a big role in the overall competition.

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Woodson, J. "The Day You Begin" (2018) Nancy Paulsen Books. 

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This book is for children ages 5-8. It is about embracing our differences, and how you might be the only person similar to you in a room. This is not something to be ashamed of, we need to embrace it! It is an award winning book written in Spanish as well as English.

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Penfold, A. "All Are Welcome" (2018). Knopf Books for Young Readers. 

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This book for ages 2-6 focuses on the importance of differences and how we are not the same. The illustrations play a big part in this book, and really bring the diversity message to life. I chose this because the teacher in my field placement read this to the children and they loved it, and really understood the message!

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Sotomayor, S. "Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You" (2019) Philomel Books. 

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Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor and Rafael López

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Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor and Rafael López

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For ages 4-7 years, this book focuses on disability diversity for children and all ages. It enforces the message "Just ask!" when children are curious. It is written by the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and it is an award winning NY Times bestseller!

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Cowen-Fletcher, J. "Mama Zooms" (1995) Scholastic; Illustrated edition

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This book is for ages 4-7 and is about a little boy who's mom is in a wheelchair. He loves the wheelchair because he can ride on it with her! This book focuses on disability diversity and I chose it because of the great message and illustrations!

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Berne, A.C. "My Food, Your Food, Our Food (How Are We Alike and Different?)" (2018) Cantata Learning; Illustrated edition. 

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This book is for children ages 4-7 and focuses on the topic "How are we alike and different?" this book is about the cultural food aspect of our differences. I chose it because the pictures are great and each book in the series has a different focus to bring us together!

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Muhammad, I. "The Proudest Blue" (2019)  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition

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This book for ages 3-8 is about a girl who looks up to her sister on her first day of hijab. She defends her older sister when children ask questions, and looks forward to wearing a hijab too! I chose this because it stood out to me when we discussed it in class.

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Mendez, Y. S. "Where are you from?" (2019) HarperCollins; Illustrated edition

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This book for children ages 4-8 has a theme of self acceptance and identity. It is about a girl who gets asked the question "Where are you from? No- where are you really from?" and her responses to being proud of where she comes from. I chose this because the message of family, culture, and empowerment is represented throughout the book in a child friendly way!

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Maillard, K. N. "Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story" (2019) Roaring Brook Press; Illustrated edition.

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This book for children ages 2-6 is a poetic book about fry bread and what it means to the family. It can be food, people, feelings, music, etc. I chose this because I love the way one cultural food represents emotions beyond just food.

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Noor, N. "Beautifully Me" (2021) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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For children ages 2-9 years, this is a GREAT book to read about body image and confidence in young kids. This book was mentioned a couple times throughout the semester, so I included it because it stayed in my mind and left a reminder that we are all beautiful!

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Shelton, P. Y. "Child of the Civil Rights Movement" (2013) Dragonfly Books; Illustrated edition

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For children ages 6-12, this book is about the author, who grew up in the south during the civil rights movement. Her father, Andrew Young was an activist and she looks up to him and we watch her become inspired to stand up for her rights. I love this book because it comes from her perspective as a child, so we get to feel the emotions that are portrayed.

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Lionni, L. "Swimmy" (2017) Dragonfly Books; Reissue edition

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This book is for children ages 2-6. It is about a little fish who teaches his friends to overcome danger, and that they are bigger than they seem. It has a great empowering message that translates great to young children.

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Le, M. "Drawn Together" (2018) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition

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This award winning book for children ages 3-8 is about the language barrier between a boy and his grandfather, and how they overcome it by drawing. It won the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature! I chose this book because it is a bestseller, and the illustrator won the Caldecott Medal!

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Hong, J. "Lovely" (2017) Creston Books; Illustrated edition. 

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This book is for children 4-8 about how even through all of our differences, we are all lovely! The illustrations and the messages in this book are great. It won the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Book of the Year in 2018.

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Kostecki-Shaw, J.S. "Same, Same but Different" (2011) Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First edition. 

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This book for children ages 3-8 is about two boys living in different countries that are pen pals. The story is brought to life through the illustrations, and this tackles social justice issues like race, religion, and nationality. It won the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award: New Illustrator Award, 2012.

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Zusak, M. "The Book Thief" (2007) Knopf Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition. 

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This book is for readers ages 11+ and is about a young girl in hiding during World War II and the holocaust. It won awards such as the 2006 National Jewish Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, The Kathleen Mitchell Award, and the Indies Choice Book Award for Children's Literature. I chose this book because it is a great read aloud for your students to understand what went on during that time, and feel the emotions that the character is going through.

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Love, J. "Julián is a Mermaid" (2018) Candlewick; Illustrated edition. 

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This book is for children ages 2-6. It is about Julián, who sees women dressed up in shiny outfits who look like mermaids. He loves this, and wants to look like them. But what about his identity after he changes his appearance? What will his family think? This book won the Stonewall Book Award and the Klaus Flugge Prize. It focuses on social justice issues such as LGBT+ equality, identity, and inclusion.

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White, E.B. "Charlotte's Web" (2012) HarperCollins; Media tie-in edition. 

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For ages 5-9, this book focuses on friendship and teamwork. It is about Wilbur the pig and his friend Charlotte, the spider. I chose this book because it is a classic book that almost everybody knows and has a great message.

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Numeroff, Laura. "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" (2015) HarperCollins; 1st edition. 

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This book for ages 1-4 years, is part of the "If you give" series. It is a poetic fun book about the consequences of giving a mouse a cookie. This book was lots of fun to read when I was little and has fun pictures!

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Osborne, M.P. " Sunlight on the Snow Leopard" 2022) Random House Books for Young Readers

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This is a book for ages 6-9 about Jack and Annie who go on a hunt in the mountains for the gray ghost. They come across many animals including the snow leopard. I chose this book because it is about adventure and I love how descriptive it is.

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Abramson, A. "Who Was Anne Frank?" (2007) Penguin Workshop. 

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This book for children ages 8-10 describes who Anne Frank was and her story. This series is so beneficial for children learning about history, and has lots of different people to choose from.

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Pilkey, D. "The Adventures of Captain Underpants" (1997) Scholastic. 

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This book for children ages 6-8 is a classic picture book of humor and adventure. It is about two kids who create a comic book- starring "Captain Underpants". I chose this book because almost everybody knows it, and it is a New York Time Best Seller.

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Seuss, DR. "The Cat in the Hat" (1957) Random House Books for Young Readers

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This book for children ages 2-6 is a book about the cat along with his friends, thing 1 and thing 2. Every sentence is a rhyme with lots of pictures and poems. I chose this because it is a classic book that is very popular, and one of Dr. Seuss's most well known book.

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Silverstein, S. "The Giving Tree" (1999). HarperCollins.

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This is for children ages 2-8 and is about a little boy who loves this tree, and gets apples from it. As he gets older, he asks for more and more from the tree and becomes greedy for what is has to offer. I chose this because it has a great message of being grateful for little kids, along with great illustrations.

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Pfeister, M. "The Rainbow Fish" (1999). North-South Books

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This book for ages 1-5 is about a beautiful glimmery fish who is having trouble making friends in the ocean since he is very different. The message of this book is great, and that you can't win friends through beauty.

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Brett, J. "The Mitten" (1996) G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

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For children ages 1-5, this book with great illustrations about a child named Nick who loses his mitten in the snow, and the animals who are curious about what it is. I chose this because it is a humorous book and a great read aloud.

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Rockwell, T. "How to Eat Fried Worms" (1953) Yearling.

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This book for 7-10 year olds is about Alan daring Billy to eat 15 worms in 15 days. If Billy succeeds, Alan has to give him $50. This is a funny story about Billy's journey to try and disguise the taste of the worms. I chose this because it is full of humor and was made into a movie too!

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Pilkey, D. "The Paperboy" (2016) Orchard Books. 

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For children ages 4-8, this is about a boy and his dog delivering the daily newspaper before the neighborhood is awake. It captures friendship and the beauty in silence. I chose this book because the pictures are great and really capture the feeling of this book.

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DiCamillo, K. "Because of Winn Dixie" (2015) Candlewick. 

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For ages 8-10, this is about a girl named Opal and her adventures with her new dog, Winn Dixie. Everything that happens is because of this dog, leading Opal in a different direction in life than she expected. This is a great read aloud tells a detailed story about her experiences with this dog.

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Henkes, K. "Olive's Ocean" (2005) Greenwillow Books.

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This book is for ages 8-12 and is about a girl named Martha, who's classmate Olive passed away. She keeps feeling connections to Olive after her passing even though the two were never close friends. This book has a great message and and amazing storyline that keeps you wondering what will happen. I chose this because it was my favorite book in middle school and I still remember reading it!

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Paterson, K. "Bridge to Terabithia" (2008) HarperTeen. 

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This book for children ages 9+ is about Jess and Leslie who become close friends and venture into the woods every day together to "Terabithia". One day, Leslie goes without Jess and she gets stuck in the water, ultimately passing away. It was turned into a movie with great action and it has lots of imagery while reading this. I chose this because of the message of friendship and bravery.

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Dahl, R. "Matilda" (2007). Viking Books for Young Readers.

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For ages 6-10, this book illustrated by Quentin Blake is about a young girl named Matilda who faces the mean headmistress, Mrs. Trenchbull. She makes connections throughout the book with her teacher and other classmates, and we see her grow throughout the book. I chose this because it is a movie along with a broadway show.

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Walliams, D. "Mr Stink" (2010) Razorbill.

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Illustrated by Quentin Blake, this book for ages 8-12 is about Chloe, who is trying to keep Mr. Stink a secret from her family. It is a humorous book that is a fun read aloud and has a great plot.

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Norwich, J.J. "The Illustrated Christmas Cracker" (2013) Atlantic Books. 

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For ages 3+, this book consists of funny Christmas card quotes by John Julius Norwich and brought to life through illustrations by Quentin Blake. I chose this because of the pictures, and it is a great read aloud!

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Blake, Q. "Loveykins" (2016) Peachtree. 

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For ages 4-8, Loveykins is about Angela, who finds a little bird that is blown out of his nest. She decides to take him as her own and raise him as he grows. This book is written and illustrated by Quentin Blake and I chose it because of it's message of loving something as it grows.

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Blake, Q. "Zagazoo" (2000) Red Fox Books. 

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Ages 5+ love this book about two parents and their baby, Zagazoo. Their baby transforms into a dragon, then a vulture, then a warthog, and keeps transforming. It follows the story of the parents growing along with their child. I chose this because of the silly plot and the pictures, written and illustrated by Quentin Blake!

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Rowling, J.K. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (1998) Scholastic. 

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For ages 7+, this book is about Harry Potter and how he comes to terms with being a wizard. We follow him as he goes along with his friends on adventure quests. I chose this because it is a easy plot to follow but contains alot of new vocabulary for young readers.

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Dahl, R. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2007) Viking Books for Young Readers.

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For children ages 6-9, this is fantasy story about a young boy named Charlie who has a crazy experience touring Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. This is a classic book with two amazing movies that go along with it, and is such a fun book to read with lots of plot twists.

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Barnhill, K. "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" (2016) Algonquin Young Readers

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For ages 8-12, this is about a kind witch who is raising a child she named Luna. Luna has special powers that the witch is learning to deal with while continuing to raise her. I chose this because of the magical aspect and the fun-loving storyline.

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Gaiman, N. "Coraline" (2012) HarperCollins. 

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This book for ages 9+ is about a girl who discovers a double life hidden in plain sight. It is a creepy book that has a strange plot. I chose this because it was turned into a movie, which is my favorite movie ever!

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Riordan, R. "The Sea of Monsters" (2007) Disney-Hyperion.

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For ages 9-12, this book is part of the Percy Jackson series about greek gods and goddesses. It follows his adventures with his two friends trying to save his summer camp, camp half blood. I chose this book because of the interesting story and the fantasy aspect that turned into a great movie!

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DuPrau, J. "The City of Ember" (2004) Yearling.

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For ages 9-12, this is about a city built for refuge after the human race goes extinct, and how Lina and Doon must save their city before the lights go out. I chose this because the storyline is full of description and is very creative.

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Pinkwater, D.M. "Alan Mendelsohn, The Boy From Mars" (1979) Bantam Books.

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This book is for children under two years old is a story of friendship between Alan and Ben, and tells a story of telekinesis and aliens. I chose this book because I love the friendship aspect of it and how they together discover new things.

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Cameron, E. "The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet" (1988)  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet

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The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet

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For ages 7-12, this is a book about Chuck and David and their adventures to an unknown planet in their homemade spaceship. I chose this because it is such a great book for children's imagination and has great pictures!

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L'Engle, M. "A Wrinkle in Time" (2010) Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 

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For ages 9-12, this is about Meg and Charles who travel through time saving their world from evil. I chose this because the movie is great and this book has so many twists that are interesting to follow along with.

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Haddix, M.P. (2009) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

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This book for ages 10+ is series about 36 babies that are found on a mysterious plane, and their lives as they grow up and find unanswered questions as to who they are. This book is great and leaves the readers with lots of questions as to why things are happening. I chose this book because it is the first book of an eight part series!

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For ages 8-11, this is about a young teenager who deals with braces after she injures her two front teeth. This is a humorous book that follows her struggle making friends and meeting boys in middle school. I chose this because it is part of a series and is a very easy read.

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Christmas, J. "Swim Team" (2022) HarperAlley. 

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For ages 9-12, this is about a girl named Bree, who is very nervous about swim team at her new school. Luckily, somebody is willing to help her and show her she can accomplish anything, even if she is scared. This is a story about bravery and courage. I chose this because it is filled with diversity and has a message of empowerment.

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Pearson, L. "Hilda and the Troll" (2015) Flying Eye Books. 

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For ages 8-12, this is magical about Hilda and her adventures with creatures such as giants, trolls, and dragons. It follows her quest as she gets stuck in a snow storm and has to find her way back home from the help of the friendly animals. I chose this book because of the amazing imagery and the aspect that animals are friends!

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LaMotte, L. "Measuring Up" (2020) HarperAlley.

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This book is for children ages 8-12 and is about a young immigrant finding her place through food and culture. It shows her trying to find herself and fit in at her new school while keeping her identity. This is such an important message for young kids immersed in a new setting, so I chose it to emphasize the importance of embracing your culture.

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Holm, J. "Sunny Side Up" (2015) Graphix.

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For ages 9-11, this is about Sunny, who moves in with her grandmother in Florida. She feels very alone but then meets Buzz, and together they go on adventures and try and find out Sunny's family secret. I chose this because of the story of friendship we see, and the question that we want to find out the answer too.

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Silverstein, S. "A Light in the Attic" (1981) Harper & Row Junior Books. 

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This collection of poetry is for children ages 4-9. This bestselling book contains 39 of Shel Silverstein's poems and has pictures included that pertain to the poem. I chose this because since it has so many, it is great for "a poem a day" for children.

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Woodson, J. "Brown Girl Dreaming" (2016) Nancy Paulsen Books. 

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For children ages 10+, this is a powerful poem book about the author's life growing up in the 1970's as an African American woman. It is through the eyes of a child, making it feel like the readers are experiencing the childhood too.

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Giovanni, N. "Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of 'Poetry With a Beat'" (2008) Sourcebooks Explore.

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Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of 'Poetry With a Beat'

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Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of 'Poetry With a Beat'

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For children ages 5-10, this is a fun book including 50 poems that involves children in poetry, by adding a beat to it. It encourages children to put their artwork to a beat, to create something bigger than they expect. This book includes a CD, so the children can listen to the poetry as well. I chose this because I want to get this book for my future classroom, to engage the children in art beyond pencil and paper.

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Archer, M. "Daniel Finda a Poem" (2016) Nancy Paulsen Books.

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This book for children 5-8 compares beauty to everything around us. It shows us that everything in nature is poetic- including leaves, spiders, the sun, the moon, etc. It shows children that poetry is all around us. I chose this book because it is a great way to start a lesson encouraging the kids to come up with something they think is poetic!

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Hoberman, M.A. "The Llama Who Had No Pajamas" (2006) HarcourtPaperbacks. 

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For ages 6-9 years, this book is about the experience of childhood through poems. It mentions animals and pets, activities, and daily childhood chores. It brings beauty to everyday outings and makes fun rhymes out of them. I chose this because it shows us how greatful we should be of regular things.

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Levine, E. "Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad" (2007) Scholastic Press. 

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

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This award winning book for children ages 5-9 is about a man escaping slavery. It tells the tale of him growing up without a birthday and eventually mailing himself to the North, having freedom and finally finding a piece of himself he never knew. I chose this because it is is very realistic about the brutality of slavery but is still age appropriate for children as a read aloud.

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Coles, R. "The Story of Ruby Bridges" (2010) Scholastic Paperbacks. 

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For children ages 6-9, this book shows the true story of Ruby Bridgers and her courage and bravery through segregation. It tells the story of 6 year old Ruby as she faces angry parents and racist people who don't want her at an all white school. I chose this because it tackles social justice issues like black history, segregation, diversity, acceptance, and civil rights.

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Biebow, N. "The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons" (2019) Clarion Books. 

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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons 

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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons 

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For children ages 6-9, this is about Edwin Binney, the inventor of Crayola. We as readers see his interest in color and vibrance, and how the world should be drawn. I chose this because it has a message of creativity and art for children, and that without color the world would be so dull! This is an interesting book that shows us we can invent anything if we believe we can!

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Bradley, K.B. "The War That Saved My Life" (2016) Puffin Books. 

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For children ages 9-11, this is about 10 year old Ada who escapes to London during World War 2. Her and her brother start living with a woman named Susan who takes care of them as they continue their childhood, while keeping an eye out for German spies. I chose this book because it is a very realistic depiction of WWII from the eyes of a child.

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Rogers, T. "Eleven" (2014) Alto Nido Press, LLC. 

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For children ages 10-12, this is about a boy turning 11 years old on September 11th. He adopts a dog, who is his best friend. What could go wrong? It shows the story about tragedy, hope, and friendship. I chose this because it is about an 11 year old, and the age this book is for is children 11 years old. This would be a great book to read to show what children went through and how much it still affects us, even today.

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Morrison, C. S. "I Got the Rhythm" (2014) Bloomsbury USA Childrens. 

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This book aimed for ages 2-6 is about a little girl who notices all of the music around her. From the butterflies, footsteps, and people, everything has rhythm! She bursts into dance and the other neighborhood kids follow her. I love this book because it can get anybody in the mood to dance!

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Saltzberg, B. "Beautiful Oops" (2010) Workman Publishing Company. 

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For ages 2-6, this is about the possibility of mistakes. If we make a mistake, it can be turned into something beautiful easily! By spilling something, it opens the door for creative opportunities. I chose this because it is important for young children to know they aren't wrong and there is beauty in everything, even mistakes!

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Howes, K. "Be a Maker" (2019) Carolrhoda Books ®. 

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This book is for ages 2-6 and is about how everything around us has beauty and how we can make a difference in the world through beauty. I chose this book because its read with rhythm and has tons of read alouds online with beats. I also chose this because of the colorful illustrations that brings the story to life.

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Stosuy, B. "Music is..." (2016) Little Simon. 

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This book is for ages 0-3 and is about the different aspects of music and how it plays into our every day lives. This book is filled with diversity and is so much fun to read out loud. The pictures in this book by Amy Martin are so vibrant and colorful. This is a great overall book that gets kids to understand the beauty in music!

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Raczka, B. "Niko Draws a Feeling" (2017) Carolrhoda Books ®. 

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For children ages 5-9, this is about a boy named Niko who loves to illustrate things every day he sees. Nobody seems to appreciate his art, until he meets Iris who finally does. I chose this book because of the message of friendship and acceptance that Niko finally finds.

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Richardson, J. "And Tango Makes Three" (2015) Little Simon. 

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For ages 2-5, this is a book about two penguins who want a family of their own, even though they can't create a baby themselves. It is banned in some schools because it is a LGBTQ+ book highlighting same sex marriage. I chose this book because it is heartwarming and a fun story with a moving message.

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Alexie, S. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" (2009) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. 

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 

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This book is for ages 12+ and is about Junior, who is a Native American growing up on a reservation. He decides to move to a new high school, with an all white student body. We see him conform to new standards while keeping a part of himself he shouldn't get rid of. I chose this because it was banned in the Stockton, MO school district.

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Jennings, J. "I Am Jazz" (2014) Dial Books. 

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For ages 2-8, this book is about Jazz Jennings, who is a girl born in a boy's body. It tells the true story of her transition and how proud she is now that she can be her true self. It tells this story in simple terms and vibrant pictures that young kids and parents can read and enjoy. It was banned because it is "politically charged" since it focuses on LGBTQ+ identity.

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Silverberg, C. "Sex is a Funny Word" (2015) Triangle Square. 

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For ages 8-11, this is an award winning book about bodies, gender, and sexuality. It is a comic book that applies to children and their parents and tackles social justice issues such as identity, LGBTQ+, equality, and orientation. It has tons of diversity and goes beyond the facts of just the birds and the bees. It is banned because it talks about sexual violence and can "lead to terrorism".

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Haack, D. "Prince & Knight" (2018) little bee books. 

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For ages 2-8, this is a modern fairytale about a prince who comes across and knight, and together they fight dragons and have a happily ever after. It was banned because it "has the potential to cause confusion" and "a deliberate attempt to indoctrinate young children".

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French, J. "What A Waste" (2019) DK Children. 

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For ages 4-8, this is about how our every day actions affect the Earth in more ways we can imagine. It talks about ways we are doing wrong, but ways we are doing right and what steps we need to continue taking to save the world from pollution. I chose this because I am very passionate about littering and trash at the beach, and how our plastic use needs to be reduced.

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Peterson, E. "The Reason For The Seasons" (2020) Astra Young Readers. 

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For ages 6-9, this book is about the science behind the changing of the seasons. It talks about this in a kid friendly way with lots of pictures. I chose this because the way the science is explained makes it feel like we aren't even learning about it. It explains it very well too, and is a great book to introduce a science lesson about seasons.

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Diehn, A. "Forces: Physical Science for Kids" (2018) Nomad Press. 

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This book is for kids ages 5-8 and talks about forces. It is about gravity, friction, and pushing/pulling. It explains this in kid friendly terms and encourages kids to notice the forces around them every day everywhere. I chose this because it answers the curious question of "Why?" that every child has about motion.

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Shetterly, M. L. "Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race" (2018) HarperCollins. 

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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For ages 6-10, this is about Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden and how they made the calculations for the first trip to space. It has a message of African American and woman empowerment, which is such a great message for young kids. I chose this because it is important for kids, especially girls and children of color to know they are capable of anything.

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McKinney, B. S. "A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids" (1998) Dawn Publications. 

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A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids

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A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids

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For ages 5-12, this book follows a drop of water through the water cycle through a poetic verse. It leaves the reader with questions answered as to "where did this water go?" "Where did it come from?". I chose this book because it also gives the reader an insight to water factories, as well as clouds and rain.