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The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander *Award Winner*

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The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander *Award Winner*

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Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal and bestselling author, this powerful story is discusses the experiences of African Americans in the United States. This book would represent BIPOC author and individuals. This book would open the doors to dialogue about a difficult time in our American history.

grade levels = 3rd- 6th

https://kwamealexander.com/product/books/intro/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/undefeated

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Class Act by Jerry Craft *Award Winner & graphic novel*

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Class Act by Jerry Craft *Award Winner & graphic novel*

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This award winning series by Jerry Craft published in 2019 is about a middle school boy named Jordan who at a prestigious school, and he and his best friend Drew experience various situations dealing with their race. The graphic novel style makes it easy to read for third graders!

grade level = 3rd- 6th

https://jerrycraft.com/books/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/class-act

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Unspeakable tells the story of a small community in Oklahoma that experiences racism and devastation. This award winning picture book would be a good addition to a third grade classroom to speak the honest truth about our nation's past and have the hard conversations about racial inequality and segregation. Written in 2021.

Author = Carole Boston Weatherford

Illustrator = Floyd Cooper

grade level = 2nd - 6th

https://cbweatherford.com/books/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/unspeakable-tulsa-race-massacre

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We Are Water Protectors *Award Winner & BIPOC representation*

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We Are Water Protectors *Award Winner & BIPOC representation*

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This beautiful picture book discusses the topic of environmental hazards and climate change. The main character is a BIPOC protagonist as part of an Indigenous group. Written in 2020.

Author = Carole Lindstrom

Illustrator = Michaela Goade

grade level = 1st - 4th

https://www.bookcellarinc.com/we-are-water-protectors and https://carolelindstrom.com/books/we-are-water-protectors/

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The main character is a trans boy who is grieving the loss of his best friend Lewis, who was also a trans boy. They had only ever spoken of their queer selves to one another, so Noah felt nothing but lost when Lewis died. The author uses a forest monster legend called Mothman as a metaphor to the changes and feelings Noah is experiencing throughout his changing and healing journey. Written in 2023.

Author = Robin Gow

grade level = 4th - 7th

https://robingow.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/dear-mothman

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Mighty Red Riding Hood: a Queer Fairy Tale *LGBTQ+

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Mighty Red Riding Hood: a Queer Fairy Tale *LGBTQ+

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This book is a Lambda award winner and LGBTQ+ friendly story about a boy who felt strong when he donned his mighty, red riding hood. The wolf tells the boy that the hood is normally meant for a girl, but regardless, the boy wears it anyway. This book teaches acceptance and respect when focusing on LGBTQ+ themes. Written in 2022.

Author = Wallace West

Grade level = 2nd - 5th

https://www.wallacewest.com/new-page-1 and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/ingram-product?isbn=9780316628358

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Two side by side stories of adolescents experiencing climate change in their differing communities, oceans apart. This gripping graphic novel will teach young readers about the negative repercussions of our actions on the planet, and some positive changes we can make today. Written in 2023.

Authors = Eoin Colfer +Andrew Donkin

Illustrator = Giovanni Rigano

Grade level = 3rd- 7th

https://www.eoincolfer.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/ingram-product?isbn=9781728262192

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A graphic novel, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC protagonist story would be a good addition to an intermediate level classroom. It's a coming of age story with themes of family, language, and finding one's identity. The story includes a mix of Spanish to represent the protagonist's biracial background. Written in 2023.

Author = Christine Suggs

Grade level = 5rd- 8th

http://christinesuggs.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/%C3%A2%C2%A1ay-mija-graphic-novel

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Spanish is the Language of My Family *Bilingual*

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Spanish is the Language of My Family *Bilingual*

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Written in 2023, an intergenerational story about a boy's bonding with his family as he prepares for the school's Spanish spelling bee. The main character works tirelessly to make his family proud after his abuela tells him stories of her day's in school and some of the discrimination she faced. This book is illustrated by an award winning illustrator, John Parra.

Author = Michael Genhart

Illustrator = John Parra

Grade level = 1st- 4th

https://michaelgenhart.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/espa%C3%B1ol-es-la-lengua-de-mi-familia

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A young Mayan girl from Guatemala, determined to weave, learns how to repurpose plastic bags in order to make her designs! This story weaves together Spanish literature, culture, and information on the recycling movement in Guatemala. Written in 2019

Authors = Linda Elovita Marshall

Illustrator= Elisa Chavarri

Grade level = 1st - 3rd

https://www.lindamarshall.com/books and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/ingram-product?isbn=9780892393749

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This award winning bilingual graphic novel is about a boy named Pedro Martin who travels to Mexico with his family in order to help his abuelo travel to the United States. The story includes humor and vivid details of his Mexican heritage. Written in 2023

Author = Pedro Martin

grade level = 4- 8

https://pedromartinbooks.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/mexikid

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Written in 2019 and the recipient of multiple awards, this intermediate grade novel is about a girl who needs to leave Syria to move to the United States, but she must leave her brother and father behind. This story shows a character of a different culture trying to find herself in a new place, while also maintaining her culture and love for her homeland.

Author = Jamine Warga

grade level = 5th - 8th

http://jasminewarga.com/ and https://www.bookcellarinc.com/other-words-home