pickBiography - Published in 2019. Ruth Asawa was an award-winning Japanese American sculptor and activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. This book tells the story of this pioneering artist whose work is collected in major museums around the world.
Inspired by the world around her, Asawa saw beauty in the ordinary: the webs of spiders, wings of insects, and drops of water found in the garden on the farm where she spent her childhood.
“Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith, even if you don‘t know where you‘ll land.”
Siblings Cash, Fitch, and Bird live in 1986 Delaware, excited for the Challenger space shuttle launch. Each sibling has their own challenges, but they learn that dreams can help them stick together. This touching story shows the power of family and hope.
pickThis is a story about three siblings, Cash, Fitch, and Bird, growing up in Delaware in 1986. As they face their own problems, they find hope in the upcoming Challenger space shuttle launch. The story explores family, dreams, and how to be strong together.
pickI really enjoyed this sweet story of Tuva and her time navigating friendships during the 7th grade in Norway. The notes in the back informed me that 7th grade there is the last year before junior high, a big transition into teenager life. I think this perfectly captured how awkward it can be to navigate the changes of this time in life. ⬇️
