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9–12
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The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Jackie Robinson
Andrea Thorpe
For the child grappling with unfairness or learning about the heroes who stood up against it. A magical journey into the
Ages 8–12
Kindness for Kids #1
Kindness for Boys
Alan Watts, Steve Brewer
For children navigating divided communities or seeking their place in the world. This story explores how one boy's extra
Ages 8–12
The Third Grade Reader
Madelyne Eloise
For the child asking about fairness in history or learning about the resilience of Black communities in the face of syst
Ages 8–12
Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A
David A. Adler
For the child grappling with unfairness or needing a hero of resilience. This biography follows Jackie Robinson's brave
Ages 6–9
Who Was?
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Insha Fitzpatrick, Who HQ
For the child questioning why things aren't fair, this graphic biography shows how one woman's quiet courage ignited a m
Ages 8–12
Ophie's Ghosts #1
Ophie's Ghosts
Justina Ireland
For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi
Ages 8–12
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Jerry Pinkney
For the child who feels different because of how they learn or the obstacles they face: a legendary artist shares how dr
Ages 8–14
Fighting to Belong! #1
Fighting to Belong!: A Graphic Novel History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Amy Chu, Alexander Chang
For children exploring their roots or wondering about the history of their community, this graphic journey uncovers the
Ages 8–12
January's Sparrow
Patricia Polacco
For the child grappling with the reality of injustice and the meaning of true courage. This powerful historical story na
Ages 7–12
Finding Langston #1
Finding Langston
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child navigating the deep loneliness of a move or the heavy silence of grief. This story explores how books and
Ages 8–12
Big Words #1
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
For the child asking why things aren't always fair, this poetic biography uses Dr. King's own powerful words to explain
Ages 5–9
G. Neri's True Adventures #2
My Bicentennial Summer
G. Neri
For the child exploring their place in the world, this verse memoir captures a biracial boy's journey through a summer o
Ages 8–12
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome
For the child preparing for a big move or a new chapter. Experience the rhythm of a train journey as a family seeks a br
Ages 4–9
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Arlisha Norwood Alston PhD
For the child noticing systemic unfairness or feeling small in a big world, this biography shows how one girl's quiet co
Ages 6–9
