Kids Book Index
Ana Crespo, illustrated by André Ceolin
A young girl tries to understand why her mother says “Que Saudade!” Her mother explains saudade as a deep longing for something unavailable, distinguishing it from a simple craving. As the girl remembers visits to Brazil, time with cousins, and grandparents she can now visit only on a computer, she comes to recognize the feeling in herself on cold, quiet days.
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Lupita’s Brown Ballet SlippersSteena Hernandez, illustrated by Melissa CastilloLupita is preparing for her upcoming ballet recital and feels confident in her dance moves. But the peachy-pink slippers she has do not match her skin tone. As the performance approaches, the mismatch becomes an important part of her experience with ballet. The story centers on Lupita, her dancing, and the need for ballet shoes that reflect her brown skin.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sharing ShalomDanielle Sharkan, illustrated by Selina AlkoLeila enjoys Hebrew school, the stories she hears there, and the connection learning Hebrew gives her to earlier generations. Her Jewish identity feels like an important part of her story. After her synagogue is vandalized, however, something that once made Leila feel special instead makes her feel set apart. The book follows her community as its members come together in response to intolerance and work to restore hope.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Seeker of Truth: Kailash Satyarthi’s Fight to End Child LaborSrividhya Venkat, illustrated by Danica da Silva PereiraThis biography follows Kailash Satyarthi’s lifelong opposition to child labor and exploitation. As a child, he collected money to help children living in poverty attend school. In his teens, he challenged caste discrimination by eating with people labelled “untouchable.” As an adult, his work for education and against child labor helped free hundreds of thousands of children around the world. In 2014, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Malala Yousafzai.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details