Fauja Singh Keeps Going
Fauja Singh Keeps Going By Simran Jeet Singh Illustrated by Baljinder Kaur Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780525555094 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This engaging picture book biography tells the amazing story of a 100-year-old marathoner named Fauja Singh.” —School Library Journal Description Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his...
Read MoreNana Akua Goes to School
Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison Published by Random House Children’s Books ISBN-13: 9780525581130 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat “This lovely story explores the perennial fear of being different, while showcasing the great love between a grandparent and grandchild.” —School Library Journal Description It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja’s grandfather is a...
Read MoreGathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English By Alma Flor Ada Illustrated by Simon Silva Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780688170677 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An alphabet book with exceptional illustrations and excellent poetry that gives voice to the experience of Hispanic agricultural workers.” —School Library Journal Description In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Simón Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them. Simple poems in...
Read MoreA Good Trade
A Good Trade By Alma Fullerton Illustrated by Karen Patkau Published by Pajama Press ISBN-13: 9781772781182 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Kato, a young Ugandan boy, serves his family by filling jerry cans with a day’s worth of water each morning.” —School Library Journal Description In a small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long, barefoot trek beyond his village and along fields dotted with cattle and guarded by soldiers. His destination is the village well, where he will pump a day’s supply of water into two...
Read MoreSalma the Syrian Chef
Salma the Syrian Chef By Danny Ramadan Illustrated by Anna Bron Published by Annick Press, Limited ISBN-13: 9781773213750 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…Syrian-Canadian activist Ramadan writes with poetic immediacy about displacement, home, and family.” —Publishers Weekly Description All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the...
Read MoreThe Cambodian Dancer
The Cambodian Dancer By Daryn Reicherter Illustrated by Christy Hale Published by Tuttle Publishing ISBN-13: 9780804850360 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a simplistic telling of the true story of Sophany Bay, a Cambodian dancer and refugee.” —School Library Journal Description The Cambodian Dancer, a Cambodian book for children, is the true story of a Cambodian refugee — a dancer and teacher — who built a life in the US after fleeing the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge. She then became a counselor to other Cambodian refugees and...
Read MoreDuck for Turkey Day
Duck for Turkey Day By Jacqueline Jules Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter Published by Whitman, Albert & Company ISBN-13: 9780807593929 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about “the right way” to celebrate an American holiday. Description It’s almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There’s just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner – not turkey! Nobody has duck...
Read MoreMy Grandma and Me
My Grandma and Me By Mina Javaherbin Illustrated by Lindsey Yankey Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763694944 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Love, childhood adventures, religion, and tradition are the centerpieces of this book about the author and her late grandmother, with whom she grew up in the same household in pre-revolutionary Iran.” —Kirkus Reviews Description In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is...
Read MoreSona and the Wedding Game
Sona and the Wedding Game By Kashmira Sheth Illustrated by Yoshiko Jaeggi Published by Peachtree Publishing Company ISBN-13: 9781561457359 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Sona, a young Indian-American girl, learns about the traditional wedding customs of her family’s region during the preparations for her sister’s marriage.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Experience the magic of a traditional Indian wedding! Sona’s big sister is getting married and she’s been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom’s shoes. She’s...
Read MoreSaffron Ice Cream
Saffron Ice Cream By Rashin Kheiriyeh Published by Scholastic Inc. ISBN-13: 9781338150520 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…a juxtaposition of two beach experiences, one Iranian and one American. Genuine.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family’s new home. On the way there, she remembers what beach trips were like in Iran, the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all, the saffron ice cream she shared with her best friend, Azadeh. But there are wonderful...
Read MoreMy Friend
My Friend By Elisa Amado Illustrated by Alfonso Ruano Published by Groundwood Books ISBN-13: 9781554989393 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An unnamed upper-elementary-age Latinx girl meets an unnamed white girl on her first day at a new school, and an instant rapport is formed.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Friendship — to be known, to be accepted as you are, to feel safe, especially when you are vulnerable. The girl in this story has recently arrived in Brooklyn with her family. On her very first day at school she meets a girl who almost...
Read MoreGrandpa’s Stories
Grandpa’s Stories By Joseph Coelho Illustrated by Allison Colpoys Published by ABRAMS ISBN-13: 9781419734984 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This lyrical tale of love, change, loss, and the healing power of art and memory will move readers of all ages.” —Kirkus Reviews Description One young girl reflects on a year with her beloved grandpa. She remembers the fields and parks they explored in the springtime and the old toys they fixed up in the summer. She remembers the handmade gifts they exchanged in the fall and the stories Grandpa...
Read MorePriya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala
Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala By Meenal Patel Published by Beaver’s Pond Press, Incorporated ISBN-13: 9781643439556 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A beautifully rendered, touching celebration of sharing traditions across generations and cultures.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba’s colorful descriptions of India–from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling...
Read MoreWhen I Found Grandma
When I Found Grandma By Saumiya Balasubramaniam Illustrated by Qin Leng Published by Groundwood Books ISBN-13: 9781773060187 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A child’s-eye view of cultural differences and working through family relationships; a suggested first-purchase for all libraries.” —School Library Journal Description When Maya’s grandma makes a surprise visit from thousands of miles away, Maya is delighted. But her excitement doesn’t last long. When Grandma picks her up from school, she wears fancy clothes and talks too loudly....
Read MoreDario and the Whale
Dario and the Whale By Cheryl Lawton Malone Illustrated by Bistra Masseva Published by Whitman, Albert & Company ISBN-13: 9780807514634 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Every spring, Dario and his mom move from Brazil to the beach at Cape Cod so that his mom can work.” —School Library Journal Description When Dario and his mother move to Cape Cod from Brazil, Dario has a hard time making friends since he doesn’t speak English well. But one day Dario meets someone else who has just arrived in New England and he doesn’t speak...
Read MoreI’m an Immigrant Too
The Roses in My Carpets By Mem Fox Illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Published by Beach Lane Books ISBN-13: 9781534436022 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Fox touches on current immigrants, such as those from Syria and Afghanistan, and the violence they have escaped in an age-appropriate manner.” —School Library Journal Description Inspired by the plight of immigrants around the world, Mem Fox was moved to write this lyrical and rhyming exploration of the myriad ways immigrants have enriched her home country of Australia. Young readers everywhere...
Read MoreLeila in Saffron
Leila in Saffron By Rukhsanna Guidroz Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova Published by Salaam Reads/ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534425644 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Leila’s journey is a beautiful one to behold, and children will want to take it with her as they discover the power of love and family traditions. —School Library Journal Description When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesn’t know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron beads on her scarf suit her, she feels a tiny...
Read MoreBilal Cooks Daal
Bilal Cooks Daal By Aisha Saeed Illustrated by Anoosha Syed Published by Salaam Reads/ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9781534418103 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A quietly radical, eminently delightful book.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the...
Read MoreWhere Are You From?
Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Mendez Illustrated by Jaime Kim Published by HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-13: 9780062839930 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family…” —Publishers Weekly Description This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in...
Read MoreThank You, Omu!
Thank You, Omu! By Oge Mora Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 9780316431248 Age Range: 4+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu’s delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut...
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