READING WITHOUT WALLS CHALLENGE
Nonfiction Suggestions (Grades 3-5)
All titles can be found in South School Library
266 SENSenker, Cath. My Christian year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Christianity, including Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Harvest.
294.3 SENSenker, Cath. My Buddhist year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Buddhism, including Magha Puja, Hana Matsuri, Buddha Day, Dharma Day, Poson Day, and Kathina.
294.5 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Diwali. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this Hindu holiday.
294.5 PREPreszler, June. Diwali : Hindu festival of lights. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, 2007.
Celebrating Diwali -- What is Diwali? -- The five days of Diwali -- Rama -- Lakshmi -- Bright night skies -- Rangoli -- Stop, laugh, and enjoy. Describes the history and meaning of Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated today.
294.5 SENSenker, Cath. My Hindu year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Hinduism, including Divali, Holi, Ramnavami, Ratha Yatra, Raksha Bandhan, and Navaratri.
294.6 SENSenker, Cath. My Sikh year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Sikhism, including Vaisakhi, Divali, The Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak's Birthday, and Hola Mohalla.
296.4 ADLAdler, David A. A picture book of Passover. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c1982.
Describes the events which led to the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, and explains some of the Passover traditions and customs.
296.4 BERBerger, Gilda. Celebrate : stories of the Jewish holidays. 1st ed. Scholastic Press, c1998.
Introduces the eight key holidays of the Jewish year, including the seven major annual holidays and the weekly holiday of the Sabbath, exploring the background, meaning, and celebration of each.
296.4 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Hanukkah. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Describes the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated by the Jewish people.
296.4 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Passover. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2007.
Describes the traditions and customs associated with the celebration of Passover.
296.4 SENSenker, Cath. My Jewish year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Judaism, including Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Pesach, Purim, Yom Kippur, and Shavuot.
297.3 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-fitr. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Examines the Islamic observances during the month of Ramadan and the subsequent festival of Eid-al-Fitr.
297.3 SENSenker, Cath. My Muslim year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Islam, including Ramadan, Id ul-Fitr, Milad an-Nabi, Lailat ul-Miraj, Hijrah, and Id ul-Adha.
305.8 TALThe talk : conversations about race, love & truth. 1st ed. New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2020].
"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--Provided by publisher.
323 WITWittenstein, Barry. A place to land : Martin Luther King Jr. and the speech that inspired a nation. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, [2019].
"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.
323.1196 BRIBrimner, Larry Dane. Twelve days in May : Freedom Ride 1961. 1st ed. Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2017].
The story of the Freedom Riders, who boarded buses in Washington, D.C., for New Orleans, Louisiana, as a way to draw attention to the lack of enforcement of the laws prohibiting segregation on buses crossing state lines and at bus stations.
323.1196 FREFreedman, Russell. Freedom walkers : the story of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c2006.
Tells the story of the black citizens in Montgomery who rose up in protest and united to demand their rights by walking peacefully.
323.1196 SHEShelton, Paula Young. Child of the civil rights movement. 1st ed. New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2010.
Paula Young Shelton shares her memories of the civil rights movement and her involvement in the historic march from Selma to Mongomery.
331.892 DUNDuncan, Alice Faye. Memphis, Martin, and the mountaintop : the Sanitation Strike of 1968. 1st ed. Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
"Recounts the 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike in Memphis, Tennessee, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his final speech to strikers the night before his assassination, and details the perseverance of strikers before and after his death"--OCLC.
394.261 HEIHeinrichs, Ann. Chinese New Year. Chanhassen, Minn. : Child's World, c2006.
Gung hay fat choy! -- New year in a new land -- When is Chinese New Year? -- Why a dragon? -- Preparing the heart -- Preparing the home -- The family comes together -- Days of joy -- Animals of the Chinese calendar -- Sharing in the sprit of Chinese New Year -- Chinese New Year fast facts. The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Covers the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.
394.261 HOYHoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Celebrating Chinese New Year. New York : Holiday House, c1998.
Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.
394.2612 OTTOtto, Carolyn. Celebrate Kwanzaa. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008.
Discusses the origin and meaning of the African American holiday which has been celebrated each year since 1966 from December 26 to January 1.
394.2612 PINPinkney, Andrea Davis. Seven candles for Kwanzaa. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1993.
Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values.
394.269 SIMSimonds, Nina. Moonbeams, dumplings & dragon boats : a treasury of Chinese holiday tales, activities & recipes. 1st ed. Gulliver Books, c2002.
Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
497 CHIChild, Brenda J., 1959-. Bowwow powwow = : Bagosenjige-niimi'idim. St. Paul, MN : Minnesota Historical Society Press, [2018].
"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow"--Provided by publisher.
617 DAVDavis, Meredith (Meredith Lynn), 1971- author. Her own two feet : a Rwandan girl's brave fight to walk. First edition.
"Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own. Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka's incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk"--Provided by the publisher.
618.2 GREGreenfield, Eloise. The women who caught the babies : a story of African American midwives. 1st ed. Carrboro, N.C. : Alazar Press, 2019.
". . . highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by 'catching' their babies at birth"--Provided by publisher.
641.5 HOLHoliday cooking around the world. Minneapolis : Lerner PublicationsCo., c1988.
A collection of holiday recipes from fifteen different countries including a variety of dishes such as Thai Egg Rolls, Passover Layer Cake, Paella, and Danish Rice Pudding.
641.5 RaaRaabe, Emily. A Hanukkah holiday cookbook. New York : Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press, 2001.
This book describes Hanukkah, a time of celebration when Jewish people remember the Maccabees defending Judaism against the Syrian king.
741.5 AKUAkulukjuk, Roselynn. Putuguq & Kublu and the qalupalik! Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media Inc., [2018].
"What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out! On their way to the shoreline, Putuguq and Kublu run into their grandfather, who has a stern warning for the pair: always beware when playing on the shore, because you never know if a qalupalik, a mythical creature that snatches children, is lying in wait under the ice. Kublu is pretty sure their grandfather is just trying to spook them with a scary story from the past . . . but maybe not?"--Back cover.
741.5 CRACraft, Jerry. New kid. First edition.
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
741.5 DOEDoerrfeld, Cori. Cici : a fairy's tale. Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, [2016].
While her parents are separating, Cici wakes up to find she has fairy wings which let her see people's inner selves.
741.5 FERFernández, Kelly author, artist. Manu!! First edition.
"Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu is always getting into trouble. The headmistress at school believes Manu has the potential to help people with her magic, but Manu would rather have fun than fit in. The other students claim she's secretly a demon and that she was raised by wolves. Manu doesn't care what people say about her... until an argument with her best friend Josefina ends with Manu getting cursed so she can't control her magic. Manu is determined to break the curse and prove she's the best witchling at school. But great power comes at a cost, and it may be a price Manu isn't able to pay!" --.
741.5 OSTOstertag, Molly. The witch boy. 1st ed., November 2017. New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2017.
"In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted ... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family ... and be truly himself"--OCLC.
741.5 REYReynolds, Justin A., author. Miles Morales shock waves : a Spider-Man graphic novel. First edition.
"Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student's father goes missing, Miles begins to make connections between the disappearance and a giant corporation sponsoring Miles' fundraiser'--Amazon.
741.5 SHAShammas, Nadia, author. Ms. Marvel.
Kamala Khan (a.k.a Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River... and, you know, becoming a Super Hero. She's tired and just barely keeping control, BUT she's handling it. Totally.
741.5 TORTorres, J., 1969- author. Stealing home.
"Sandy Saito looks back to his childhood in 1940s Vancouver, when he was eight years old. He's a happy kid: he goes to school, reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball -- especially the Asahi baseball team, the pride of the Japanese-Canadian community. Then the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor -- and everything changes. The kids Sandy used to play with every day now call him names and chase him from the playground. He and his family are no longer permitted to go outside at night or visit certain areas of the city. Japanese-Canadians are stripped of their rights, their jobs and their homes, and soon the government begins to round up Japanese families, sending them to internment camps. It isn't long before Sandy's family is among them. The reader accompanies Sandy on his journey to the camp and the seasons that follow in this historically accurate portrayal of a grave chapter in both Canadian and American history. David Namisato's detailed art depicts the 1940s setting with cultural and historical precision, following Sandy and his family as they are forced to leave their home and relocate to a prison camp comprised of crowded, makeshift barracks in a remote site without electricity or running water. The theme of baseball, Sandy's favorite sport, runs through the story as a message of hope and renewal."--.
741.5 YOGYogis, Jaimal, author. City of dragons.
"When Grace has to move to Hong Kong for her step-dad's job, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories her dad used to tell her before he died might not be so far-fetched after all. Especially when the egg hatches overnight. The newly-hatched dragon is a priceless treasure with powers that Grace has yet to understand. And they are both in danger from criminals intent on abusing the dragon's power for themselves. It's up to Grace and her classmates to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!"--.
786 GOLGolabek, Mona, author. Hold on to your music : the inspiring true story of the children of Willesden Lane. First edition.
"The inspiring true story of one young girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds"--.
796.332 SHESheinkin, Steve. Undefeated : Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football team. 1st ed. 2017. New York, N.Y. : Roaring Brook Press, 2017.
"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--.
796.357 JOHJohnson, Varian. What were the Negro Leagues? New York : Penguin Workshop, [2019].
What were the Negro Leagues? -- The beginning of baseball -- The first black pro teams -- Early black baseball stars -- The father of black baseball -- A league of their own -- The Negro Leagues grow -- The second Negro national League -- The Crawfords and the Grays -- The great experiment -- Jackie Robinson -- The end of an era -- Their place in history -- Timelines -- Bibliography. "This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball. In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even the country's national pastime, baseball. Despite their exodus from the Major Leagues because of the color of their skin, African American men still found a way to participate in the sport they loved. [This book] shines a spotlight on the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 40s. Readers will learn about how phenomenal players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and of course, Jackie Robinson greatly changed the sport of baseball"--OCLc.
796.357 NELNelson, Kadir. We are the ship : the story of Negro league baseball. 1st ed. New York : Jump At The Sun/Hyperion, c2008.
Describes the glory years of Negro league baseball in the early 1900s, profiling its star athletes and highlighting the challenges faced by the players and the sacrifices made to live out their dreams and play the game they loved.
796.52 SOOSoontornvat, Christina. All thirteen : the incredible cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team. 1st ed. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Looks at the cave rescue of the twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach in northern Thailand.
808.8 SINSinger, Isaac Bashevis, 1904-. The power of light : eight stories for Hanukkah. 1st ed. New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1980.
A Hanukkah evening in my parents' house.--The extinguished lights.--The parakeet named Dreidel.--Menasche and Rachel.--The squire.--The power of light.--Hershele and Hanukkah.--Hanukkah in the poorhouse.
808.8 SUSSussman, Susan. Hanukkah : eight lights around the world. Niles, Ill. : A. Whitman, 1988.
Eight short stories depict eight contemporary Jewish families in different countries celebrating the holiday.
811 ADOAdoff, Arnold. Roots and blues : a celebration. New York : Clarion Books, 2011.
Lyrical text explores how Blues have been part of everyday life throughout history, from its origins in the sounds of the earth, through slaves' voices singing of freedom, to today's greatest performers--and listeners.
811 ALEAlexander, Kwame. The undefeated. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019].
". . . an ode to black American triumph and tribulation"--Provided by publisher.
811 GREGreenfield, Eloise. The Great Migration : journey to the North. 1st ed. New York : Amistad, c2011.
Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states.
811 GRIGrimes, Nikki, author. Legacy : women poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
"From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators.".
811 GRIGrimes, Nikki. One last word : wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance. New York : Bloomsbury, 2017.
"In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance -- including voices like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and many more writers of importance and resonance from this era -- by combining their work with her own original poetry. Using 'The Golden Shovel' poetic method, Grimes has written a collection of poetry that is as gorgeous as it is thought-provoking. This special book also includes original artwork in full-color from some of today's most exciting African American illustrators, who have created pieces of art based on Nikki's original poems. Featuring art by: Cozbi Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Pat Cummings, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Nikki Grimes, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, Shadra Strickland, and Elizabeth Zunon. A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well"--.
940.54 BROBrown, Gene. Anne Frank: child of the Holocaust. 1st ed. New York, NY : Rosen Pub. Group, 1991.
"A Blackbirch Press book." Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index. A biography of the thirteen-year-old Jewish girl whose diary, published after her death in a Nazi concentration camp, made her famous all over the world.
970 KINKinew, Wab, 1981-. Go show the world : a celebration of Indigenous heroes. [Toronto, Ont.] : Tundra, [2018].
Rhyming text showcases a diverse group of historic and modern day Indigenous people from the United States and Canada.
970.004 LUNLund, Bill. The Wampanoag Indians. Mankato, MN : Capstone, 1998.
Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Wampanoag Indians, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.
972.95 YOMYomtov, Nelson. Puerto Rico.
Details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico.
973 NELNelson, Kadir. Heart and soul : the story of America and African Americans. 1st ed. New York : Balzer + Bray, c2011.
Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America.
This book describes the religious festivals of Christianity, including Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Harvest.
294.3 SENSenker, Cath. My Buddhist year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Buddhism, including Magha Puja, Hana Matsuri, Buddha Day, Dharma Day, Poson Day, and Kathina.
294.5 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Diwali. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this Hindu holiday.
294.5 PREPreszler, June. Diwali : Hindu festival of lights. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, 2007.
Celebrating Diwali -- What is Diwali? -- The five days of Diwali -- Rama -- Lakshmi -- Bright night skies -- Rangoli -- Stop, laugh, and enjoy. Describes the history and meaning of Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated today.
294.5 SENSenker, Cath. My Hindu year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Hinduism, including Divali, Holi, Ramnavami, Ratha Yatra, Raksha Bandhan, and Navaratri.
294.6 SENSenker, Cath. My Sikh year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Sikhism, including Vaisakhi, Divali, The Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak's Birthday, and Hola Mohalla.
296.4 ADLAdler, David A. A picture book of Passover. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c1982.
Describes the events which led to the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, and explains some of the Passover traditions and customs.
296.4 BERBerger, Gilda. Celebrate : stories of the Jewish holidays. 1st ed. Scholastic Press, c1998.
Introduces the eight key holidays of the Jewish year, including the seven major annual holidays and the weekly holiday of the Sabbath, exploring the background, meaning, and celebration of each.
296.4 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Hanukkah. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Describes the history of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated by the Jewish people.
296.4 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Passover. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2007.
Describes the traditions and customs associated with the celebration of Passover.
296.4 SENSenker, Cath. My Jewish year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Judaism, including Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Pesach, Purim, Yom Kippur, and Shavuot.
297.3 HEIHeiligman, Deborah. Celebrate Ramadan & Eid al-fitr. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006.
Examines the Islamic observances during the month of Ramadan and the subsequent festival of Eid-al-Fitr.
297.3 SENSenker, Cath. My Muslim year. 1st ed. New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
This book describes the religious festivals of Islam, including Ramadan, Id ul-Fitr, Milad an-Nabi, Lailat ul-Miraj, Hijrah, and Id ul-Adha.
305.8 TALThe talk : conversations about race, love & truth. 1st ed. New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2020].
"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--Provided by publisher.
323 WITWittenstein, Barry. A place to land : Martin Luther King Jr. and the speech that inspired a nation. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, [2019].
"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.
323.1196 BRIBrimner, Larry Dane. Twelve days in May : Freedom Ride 1961. 1st ed. Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2017].
The story of the Freedom Riders, who boarded buses in Washington, D.C., for New Orleans, Louisiana, as a way to draw attention to the lack of enforcement of the laws prohibiting segregation on buses crossing state lines and at bus stations.
323.1196 FREFreedman, Russell. Freedom walkers : the story of the Montgomery bus boycott. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c2006.
Tells the story of the black citizens in Montgomery who rose up in protest and united to demand their rights by walking peacefully.
323.1196 SHEShelton, Paula Young. Child of the civil rights movement. 1st ed. New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2010.
Paula Young Shelton shares her memories of the civil rights movement and her involvement in the historic march from Selma to Mongomery.
331.892 DUNDuncan, Alice Faye. Memphis, Martin, and the mountaintop : the Sanitation Strike of 1968. 1st ed. Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
"Recounts the 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike in Memphis, Tennessee, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his final speech to strikers the night before his assassination, and details the perseverance of strikers before and after his death"--OCLC.
394.261 HEIHeinrichs, Ann. Chinese New Year. Chanhassen, Minn. : Child's World, c2006.
Gung hay fat choy! -- New year in a new land -- When is Chinese New Year? -- Why a dragon? -- Preparing the heart -- Preparing the home -- The family comes together -- Days of joy -- Animals of the Chinese calendar -- Sharing in the sprit of Chinese New Year -- Chinese New Year fast facts. The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Covers the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.
394.261 HOYHoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Celebrating Chinese New Year. New York : Holiday House, c1998.
Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.
394.2612 OTTOtto, Carolyn. Celebrate Kwanzaa. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008.
Discusses the origin and meaning of the African American holiday which has been celebrated each year since 1966 from December 26 to January 1.
394.2612 PINPinkney, Andrea Davis. Seven candles for Kwanzaa. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1993.
Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values.
394.269 SIMSimonds, Nina. Moonbeams, dumplings & dragon boats : a treasury of Chinese holiday tales, activities & recipes. 1st ed. Gulliver Books, c2002.
Presents background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
497 CHIChild, Brenda J., 1959-. Bowwow powwow = : Bagosenjige-niimi'idim. St. Paul, MN : Minnesota Historical Society Press, [2018].
"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow"--Provided by publisher.
617 DAVDavis, Meredith (Meredith Lynn), 1971- author. Her own two feet : a Rwandan girl's brave fight to walk. First edition.
"Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own. Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka's incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk"--Provided by the publisher.
618.2 GREGreenfield, Eloise. The women who caught the babies : a story of African American midwives. 1st ed. Carrboro, N.C. : Alazar Press, 2019.
". . . highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by 'catching' their babies at birth"--Provided by publisher.
641.5 HOLHoliday cooking around the world. Minneapolis : Lerner PublicationsCo., c1988.
A collection of holiday recipes from fifteen different countries including a variety of dishes such as Thai Egg Rolls, Passover Layer Cake, Paella, and Danish Rice Pudding.
641.5 RaaRaabe, Emily. A Hanukkah holiday cookbook. New York : Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press, 2001.
This book describes Hanukkah, a time of celebration when Jewish people remember the Maccabees defending Judaism against the Syrian king.
741.5 AKUAkulukjuk, Roselynn. Putuguq & Kublu and the qalupalik! Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media Inc., [2018].
"What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out! On their way to the shoreline, Putuguq and Kublu run into their grandfather, who has a stern warning for the pair: always beware when playing on the shore, because you never know if a qalupalik, a mythical creature that snatches children, is lying in wait under the ice. Kublu is pretty sure their grandfather is just trying to spook them with a scary story from the past . . . but maybe not?"--Back cover.
741.5 CRACraft, Jerry. New kid. First edition.
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
741.5 DOEDoerrfeld, Cori. Cici : a fairy's tale. Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, [2016].
While her parents are separating, Cici wakes up to find she has fairy wings which let her see people's inner selves.
741.5 FERFernández, Kelly author, artist. Manu!! First edition.
"Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu is always getting into trouble. The headmistress at school believes Manu has the potential to help people with her magic, but Manu would rather have fun than fit in. The other students claim she's secretly a demon and that she was raised by wolves. Manu doesn't care what people say about her... until an argument with her best friend Josefina ends with Manu getting cursed so she can't control her magic. Manu is determined to break the curse and prove she's the best witchling at school. But great power comes at a cost, and it may be a price Manu isn't able to pay!" --.
741.5 OSTOstertag, Molly. The witch boy. 1st ed., November 2017. New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2017.
"In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted ... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family ... and be truly himself"--OCLC.
741.5 REYReynolds, Justin A., author. Miles Morales shock waves : a Spider-Man graphic novel. First edition.
"Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student's father goes missing, Miles begins to make connections between the disappearance and a giant corporation sponsoring Miles' fundraiser'--Amazon.
741.5 SHAShammas, Nadia, author. Ms. Marvel.
Kamala Khan (a.k.a Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River... and, you know, becoming a Super Hero. She's tired and just barely keeping control, BUT she's handling it. Totally.
741.5 TORTorres, J., 1969- author. Stealing home.
"Sandy Saito looks back to his childhood in 1940s Vancouver, when he was eight years old. He's a happy kid: he goes to school, reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball -- especially the Asahi baseball team, the pride of the Japanese-Canadian community. Then the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor -- and everything changes. The kids Sandy used to play with every day now call him names and chase him from the playground. He and his family are no longer permitted to go outside at night or visit certain areas of the city. Japanese-Canadians are stripped of their rights, their jobs and their homes, and soon the government begins to round up Japanese families, sending them to internment camps. It isn't long before Sandy's family is among them. The reader accompanies Sandy on his journey to the camp and the seasons that follow in this historically accurate portrayal of a grave chapter in both Canadian and American history. David Namisato's detailed art depicts the 1940s setting with cultural and historical precision, following Sandy and his family as they are forced to leave their home and relocate to a prison camp comprised of crowded, makeshift barracks in a remote site without electricity or running water. The theme of baseball, Sandy's favorite sport, runs through the story as a message of hope and renewal."--.
741.5 YOGYogis, Jaimal, author. City of dragons.
"When Grace has to move to Hong Kong for her step-dad's job, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories her dad used to tell her before he died might not be so far-fetched after all. Especially when the egg hatches overnight. The newly-hatched dragon is a priceless treasure with powers that Grace has yet to understand. And they are both in danger from criminals intent on abusing the dragon's power for themselves. It's up to Grace and her classmates to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!"--.
786 GOLGolabek, Mona, author. Hold on to your music : the inspiring true story of the children of Willesden Lane. First edition.
"The inspiring true story of one young girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds"--.
796.332 SHESheinkin, Steve. Undefeated : Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football team. 1st ed. 2017. New York, N.Y. : Roaring Brook Press, 2017.
"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--.
796.357 JOHJohnson, Varian. What were the Negro Leagues? New York : Penguin Workshop, [2019].
What were the Negro Leagues? -- The beginning of baseball -- The first black pro teams -- Early black baseball stars -- The father of black baseball -- A league of their own -- The Negro Leagues grow -- The second Negro national League -- The Crawfords and the Grays -- The great experiment -- Jackie Robinson -- The end of an era -- Their place in history -- Timelines -- Bibliography. "This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball. In America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even the country's national pastime, baseball. Despite their exodus from the Major Leagues because of the color of their skin, African American men still found a way to participate in the sport they loved. [This book] shines a spotlight on the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 40s. Readers will learn about how phenomenal players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and of course, Jackie Robinson greatly changed the sport of baseball"--OCLc.
796.357 NELNelson, Kadir. We are the ship : the story of Negro league baseball. 1st ed. New York : Jump At The Sun/Hyperion, c2008.
Describes the glory years of Negro league baseball in the early 1900s, profiling its star athletes and highlighting the challenges faced by the players and the sacrifices made to live out their dreams and play the game they loved.
796.52 SOOSoontornvat, Christina. All thirteen : the incredible cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team. 1st ed. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Looks at the cave rescue of the twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach in northern Thailand.
808.8 SINSinger, Isaac Bashevis, 1904-. The power of light : eight stories for Hanukkah. 1st ed. New York : Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1980.
A Hanukkah evening in my parents' house.--The extinguished lights.--The parakeet named Dreidel.--Menasche and Rachel.--The squire.--The power of light.--Hershele and Hanukkah.--Hanukkah in the poorhouse.
808.8 SUSSussman, Susan. Hanukkah : eight lights around the world. Niles, Ill. : A. Whitman, 1988.
Eight short stories depict eight contemporary Jewish families in different countries celebrating the holiday.
811 ADOAdoff, Arnold. Roots and blues : a celebration. New York : Clarion Books, 2011.
Lyrical text explores how Blues have been part of everyday life throughout history, from its origins in the sounds of the earth, through slaves' voices singing of freedom, to today's greatest performers--and listeners.
811 ALEAlexander, Kwame. The undefeated. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019].
". . . an ode to black American triumph and tribulation"--Provided by publisher.
811 GREGreenfield, Eloise. The Great Migration : journey to the North. 1st ed. New York : Amistad, c2011.
Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states.
811 GRIGrimes, Nikki, author. Legacy : women poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
"From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators.".
811 GRIGrimes, Nikki. One last word : wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance. New York : Bloomsbury, 2017.
"In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance -- including voices like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and many more writers of importance and resonance from this era -- by combining their work with her own original poetry. Using 'The Golden Shovel' poetic method, Grimes has written a collection of poetry that is as gorgeous as it is thought-provoking. This special book also includes original artwork in full-color from some of today's most exciting African American illustrators, who have created pieces of art based on Nikki's original poems. Featuring art by: Cozbi Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Pat Cummings, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Nikki Grimes, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, Shadra Strickland, and Elizabeth Zunon. A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well"--.
940.54 BROBrown, Gene. Anne Frank: child of the Holocaust. 1st ed. New York, NY : Rosen Pub. Group, 1991.
"A Blackbirch Press book." Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index. A biography of the thirteen-year-old Jewish girl whose diary, published after her death in a Nazi concentration camp, made her famous all over the world.
970 KINKinew, Wab, 1981-. Go show the world : a celebration of Indigenous heroes. [Toronto, Ont.] : Tundra, [2018].
Rhyming text showcases a diverse group of historic and modern day Indigenous people from the United States and Canada.
970.004 LUNLund, Bill. The Wampanoag Indians. Mankato, MN : Capstone, 1998.
Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Wampanoag Indians, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.
972.95 YOMYomtov, Nelson. Puerto Rico.
Details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico.
973 NELNelson, Kadir. Heart and soul : the story of America and African Americans. 1st ed. New York : Balzer + Bray, c2011.
Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America.