“Too short to play in high school”

I believe the children would enjoy this because many are familiar with Stephen Curry through basketball and would enjoy learning about how he started.

“Stephen Curry” was written by Anthony Curcio in 2016. This biography describes the life of Stephen Curry as a child and how he got to where he is today as a basketball all star. I found this book to be very interesting!

“The seeds she has planted, the roots that grew shoots into the open air of possibility, have become a lush landscape into which she steps, as though she has never left.”

I believe the children would really enjoy this to learn about Puerto Rican homeland tales.

“Planting Stories” was written by Anika Denise in 2019. This story describes a girl who becomes a librarian and shares stories from her homeland to them. This story was very interesting and I really enjoyed it!

“Girls? Girls were expected to find husbands.”

I can read this to my students to teach them about RBG

“I Dissent” was written by Debbie Levy in 2016. This biography was written about Ruth Ginsburg and discusses her life and how she got to where she is today! I really enjoyed this and believe my students will too!

“The cub climbed into Harry‘s lap and licked his chin.”

I think the children would really enjoy this story because it tells the story behind Winnie the Pooh getting its name!

“Winnie” was written by Sally Walker in 2015. This book is a wonderful nonfiction about a character named Harry who cared for a baby bear at the train station. This book inspired the character of the “Winnie-the-Pooh”. I really enjoyed this story!

“I couldn‘t play on the same playground as the white kids.”

I will read this to my class to discuss the civilians who marched with Martin Luther King to stand up for African American rights!

“Let the Children March” was written by Monica Clark-Robinson in 2018. This wonderful nonfiction is about a young African American girl and her brother who decide to march with Martin Luther King Jr. in a peaceful protest. I really enjoyed this story overall.

“One teacher called him the “second dumbest” in her class.”

Children would really enjoy this because they can learn about the backstory of how Disney world was created!

“Who Was Walt Disney?” was written by Whitney Stewart in 2009. This is a wonderful biography about the life of Walt Disney and what he accomplished throughout his life. I really suggest this story!

“Coco”

I would definitely read this in my classroom to show how individuals can overcome challenges to become very successful in life!

“Coco Chanel” was written by Isabel Vegara in 2016. This story represents an amazing biography about Coco who faced many challenges throughout her life, and eventually become a very successful fashion designer. I really enjoyed this story!

“She counted the steps to the road.”

I can show this book when the moon landing date is coming up. I also could show bits of the film “Hidden Figures” because it ties with this story.

“Counting on Katherine” was written by Helaine Becker in 2018. This influential biography discusses Katherine Johnson, who made a major impact on NASA, as an African American women. I really really enjoyed this

“This little trailblazer had the courage and skill to organize hospitals and cafe for the ill.”

I will definitely read this in my classroom to discuss women and how they changed our future.

“This Little Trailblazer” was written by Joan Holub in 2017. This book is a wonderful biography about influential women in history and what major contributions they made. Overall, I really enjoy this story.

“Dream big, little one. There‘s so much you can do.”

This story would be perfect for celebrating women leaders who have changed world

“Dream Big, Little One” was written by Vashti Harrison in 2018. This biography/nonfiction discusses bold women who changed the world in black history. I believe this story is very inspiring and is an excellent read overall!

“In America,
wrongs can be righted,
warriors can wear skirts and blouses,
and the bravest hearts
may beat in girls
only five feet tall.”

I will read this to my classroom to discuss the unfair conditions that women had to face and how Clara overcame them.

“Brave Girl” was written by Michelle Markel in 2013. This biography talks about the 1909 shirt-makers strike. It describes a story about a young girl named Clara, who faced having to work the long hours for education. This story was excellent overall!

“Don‘t follow the path”

This story would be perfect for discussing the segregation in public schools and how a young girl fought for her right to attend.

“The Story of Ruby Bridges” was written by Robert Coles in 1995. This is a wonderful biography about a young 6 year old who fights for her right to attend school. I recommend this story to anyone!

“I had never seen a man like him so close before.”

I can read this historical novel when I discuss the Civil war! I believe the children would enjoy this because they can learn about the young soldiers who fought!

Pink and Say was written by Patricia Polacco in 1994. This story describes a historical fiction novel about two young boys who meet during the American civil war . I really enjoyed this story!

“He was alive but wished he was dead, but not being dead, he was scared that he might die.”

I can read this to children when discussing the history of the Revolutionary War!

“The Fighting Ground” was written by Avi in 1984. This example of historical fiction discusses a young teenager who lives in the time period of the American Revolutionary War. I really enjoyed this story!

“I think the color of a persons eyes says a lot about them.”

I definitely could read this story when I discuss historical events with my students. (Great Depression)

“Turtle in Paradise” was written by Jennifer Holm in 2010. This story discusses a young character named “Turtle” who is alive during the Great Depression and faces many hardships. I really enjoyed this story

“I put on my skirt and made my way to the bottom of the stairs. The hour was upon me. It was time to act.”

This story would be perfect for my classroom to discuss the African American slave acts and the hardships they faced.

“Chains” was written by Laurie Anderson in 2008. This is an amazing example of historical fiction about a young African American slave who is fighting for her and her sisters freedom. This story was truly empowering and I recommend!

“It was a strange, wonderful feeling..”

This story would be perfect in the classroom to discuss African American history and the hardships they went through.