Nabi H. Ali
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
While spending time with her Babajoon and Mamanjoon, Miriam begins to notice details about her Babajoon that make her think he could be a pirate, which leads him to share memories with her about his childhood in Iran.
Author
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Every summer, the branches of a little girl's favorite tree droops heavy with mangoes. And this year, she is finally old enough to help her family harvest them. Her brother shares a memory about his first time mango picking: his father holding him steady as he reached high above for the fruit. But when the girl climbs the tree, she becomes too dizzy. Then her grandma shares a mango memory: learning, many years ago, to toss a stone that knocked the...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world s most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers. From...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...
7) Shakti
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When the three meanest girls in school start casting spells, 12-year-old Shakti draws on ancient Indian magic to stop them but instead curses the entire town and must harness her own strength, power and empathy to save those she loves and end the hate"--
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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. When a mysterious robot tries to infiltrate Avengers Tower, it'll be up to Ms. Marvel to (again, literally)...