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Children of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristChildren of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristView DetailsA celebration of African American childhood in the early 1900s, as told through 17 poems that detail the daily pleasures of young children's lives.
Domítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanDomítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanView DetailsWith love and care in every stroke, illustrator Connie McLennan captured on canvas the warmth of relationships, the fondness for color and texture, and the versatile patterns characteristic of the Mexican people. Readers will soon fall in love with the shimmering light of the desert landscape and this well-told story of Cinderella-with-a-twist.
Baby Born
By Anastasia Suen, Chih-Wei ChangBaby Born
By Anastasia Suen, Chih-Wei ChangView DetailsThis twentieth-anniversary edition paperback in a sweet story in verse of a baby's first year and a celebration of diversity for readers of all ages.
When This World Was New
By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. SanchezWhen This World Was New
By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. SanchezView DetailsAn uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.
Preparadas... listas... ¡Ya!
By Jeannine Atkins, Hector Viveros LeePreparadas... listas... ¡Ya!
By Jeannine Atkins, Hector Viveros LeeView DetailsIn Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.
La escuela de Elizabeti
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleLa escuela de Elizabeti
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleView DetailsIn this contempory Tanzanian story (now in Spanish), author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.
Gettin' Through Thursday
By Melrose Cooper, Nneka BennettGettin' Through Thursday
By Melrose Cooper, Nneka BennettView DetailsA young African American boy experiences the love and support of his family as they try to make ends meet each week.
The Bus Ride
By William Miller, John WardThe Bus Ride
By William Miller, John WardView DetailsWith its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice.
Journey Home
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Dom Lee, Keunhee LeeJourney Home
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Dom Lee, Keunhee LeeView DetailsA biracial girl gains a new sense of identity when she travels to Vietnam with her mother.
To Swim in Our Own Pond
A Book of Vietnamese ProverbsBy Ngoc Dung Tran, Xuan-Quang DangTo Swim in Our Own Pond
A Book of Vietnamese ProverbsBy Ngoc Dung Tran, Xuan-Quang DangView DetailsA book of popular Vietnamese proverbs.
Recién nacido
By Anastasia Suen, Chih-Wei ChangRecién nacido
By Anastasia Suen, Chih-Wei ChangView DetailsA sweet story in verse of a baby's first year and a celebration of diversity for readers of all ages. In Spanish.
¡Qué sorpresa de cumpleaños!
By Loretta Lopez¡Qué sorpresa de cumpleaños!
By Loretta LopezView DetailsA Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own. In Spanish.