A Gift for Abuelita “Celebrating the Day of the Dead"
Written by: Nancy Luenn
Illustrated by: Robert Chapman
Readers join the main character, Rosita, as the author shares her heartfelt story about Rosita’s loving relationship between a little girl and her Abuelita. A powerful read discussing, relationship, loss, and the day of the dead.
Check out this link to an animated short developed using the book by Middle school students in the SAY Sí's media arts program. The SAY SI is a “non-profit multidisciplinary arts program that provides students with opportunities to develop artistic and social skills” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYix2eJkNgo
A beautifully illustrated read showcasing the beauty of nature. Readers are taken on an inquisitive nature walk where they will notice the ways in which nature depicts other life. The realistic illustrations create an engaging introductory exploration of fall weather.
Written by: Karamo Brown with Jason “Rachel” Brown
Illustrated by: Anoosha Syed
Karamo children's book provides a read discussing self-worth, representation, and relationship. I A “celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown... this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other.
P.s. Great read for a diverse classroom during October - discusses Halloween briefly while engaging other complex topics.
A captivating read tackling friendship and bravery through the relationship between the main character and her best friend - her stuffed animal named Hoot. Readers join Hoot and Olive on a new adventure that will test their bravery.
P.s. Great read for a diverse classroom during october - discusses Halloween briefly while engaging other complex topics.
Stunning illustrations captivate readers as they join Shi-Shi-Etko exploration of the nature around her. “Richly hued illustrations complement this gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her, even though she is on the verge of great loss -- a loss that native people have endured for generations because of the residential schools system.”
Winner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award
