The Youngest Marcher was written by Cynthia Levinson. This book shares the story of a nine-year-girl who listened to her preacher's words and decided to stand up and protest.

In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers shares the story of the true stories 9/11 attacks. This book shares the story of this tragic event that shaped our country.

They Called Us Enemy shares the story of a little boy named George Takei and his experiences while living in an internment camps.

Grand Canyon was written by Jason Chin. This book shares the story of the Grand Canyon and how it is changed over the thousands, possibly millions of years!

Hedy's Journey was written by Michelle Bisson. This book shres the story of a young Hungarian girl who fled the holocaust.

Hidden Figures was written by Margot Lee Shetterly. I absolutely love this story and movie! I feel that this would be a good book to read when discussing equality for women with children.

The Crayon Man was written by Natascha Biebow. This book shares the story of the invention of crayola crayons. A man named Edwin Binney created them! I feel that students would love to hear this interesting story about how crayons were made.

Fauja Singh Keeps Going tells an inspiring story of a man who was over the age of 100 who ran a marathon!

Twenty-One Steps was written by Jeff Gottesfeld. This book is a very powerful story that honors the soldiers who honor the fallen.

The Faith of Elijah Cummings was written by Carole Boston Weatherford. This book shares the story of Elijah Cummings, a man who persevered and never gave up- allowing him to chase his dreams.

The Oldest Student was written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard. This book shares the story of Mary Walker. Mary was born into slavery, had her first child at 20, and lived through many wars. However, at the age of 116, Mary learned to read, proving to us all that it is never to late to follow your dreams and chase after what you want.

She Loved Baseball was written by Audrey Vernick. This book shares the story of Effa Manley, a young woman who loved baseball. She loved to watch Babe Ruth play. She became her own hero by becoming the manager and owner of the Newark Eagles. She is the first and only women inducted into the baseball hall of fame. I think that this book could inspire young girls to chase their dreams no matter what.

Emmanuel's Dream was written by Laurie Ann Thompson. This book shares the story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a man who only had one leg. However, he proved people wrong and was able to bike across the entire country of Ghana- almost 400 miles! He was able to change how people viewed those with disabilities.

I Dissent was written by Debbie Levy. This book shares the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she was able to stand up for what she believed in and later became the most beloved Supreme Court Justice.

Counting the Stars was written by Lesa Cline-Ransome. This book shares the story of Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician. She helped John Glenn around the world and helped other men get to the moon. I think that this book could inspire young women.

The Story of Ruby Bridges was written by Robert Coles. This book shares the story of Ruby, a 6 year old black girl, enrolled in an all white elementary school. However, Ruby was able to face racism and injustice and change the world.

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau was written by Jennifer Berne. This book shares the story of Jacques Cousteau who loved to explore. This book inspires children to follow their hearts and do what they love!

Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music was written by Margarita Engle. This book shares the story of one little girl who loved music. However, music was banned for girls on the island that she lived on. But, one day, she decided to follow her heart and do what she loves.

Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille was written by Jen Bryant. This book shares the story of Louis Braille and how he lost his sight and then invented an alphabet. His invention gave blind kids all over the world a new way to navigate the world. This book is so inspiring!

The Story of Harriet Tubman was written Jane Smith and Christine Platt. This book shares the story of Harriet Tubman and gives an appropriate timeline of her life! This would be a good book to read in the classroom!

Stolen Words was written by Melanie Florence. This book takes a look into the Cree culture.

Apples to Oregon.... was written by Deborah Hopkinson. This book highlights the adventure of a family that moves from Iowa to Oregon to plant an apple orchard.

Ruth and the Green Book was written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Gwen Strauss. The “green book“ was a travel guide for African Americans which included a list of stations that would serve them. Throughout the story, Ruth learns about Jim Crow Laws for the very first time.

Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade was written by Melissa Sweet. This book shares the story about Tony Sarg and his invention of the giant balloons that we see today during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!

Encounter was written by Jane Yolen and David Shannon. This book shares a story from a different perspective- from the Taino Indians that Christopher Columbus met when he first landed in San Salvador in 1492.

Encounter was written by Jane Yolen and David Shannon. This book shares a story told from different perspective- the Taino Indians that Christopher Columbus runs into when he first landed in San Salvador in 1492.

This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration was written by Jacqueline Woodson. I really enjoy her books. This book is about one family's journey north during the Great Migration which starts with a little girl in South Carolina who discovers a rope under a tree one day during the summer.

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt was written by Deborah Hopkinson. I absolutely love this story. This story is about Clara, who is a slave. She uses her skills to construct a quilt to create a map that her master does not recognize. This quilt gets her and others to freedom.

Henry's Freedom Box was written by Ellen Levine. This story is about a young boy named Henry who escapes to freedom through the underground railroad. Henry ships himself in a box in order to be free....

We the Kids: A Preamble to the Constitution of the United States was written by David Catrow. This book is a good story for young kids to learn about the United States Constitution.

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story was written by Kevin Noble Maillard. This story shares the importance of fry bread; a Native American food that is important to the culture. I absolutely love this story!

The Giving Tree was written by Shel Silverstein. I really enjoy this book; it used to be one of my favorites as a kid and still is to this day. This book has poetic elements to it that make it fun to read. I also really love the message behind this book and would definitely read this to my class someday!

This book by Dr. Seuss is very poetic and inspiring. I have heard this story many times and in other situations like speeches, etc. I think that a lot of children enjoy reading Dr. Seuss books because of they rhyming!

Inside Out and Back Again was written by Thanhha Lai. This is a chapter book writen in diary/poem style. I feel that this would be a good book for upper grades like 4th and 5th grade to read.

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This book of poems takes the reader through the different seasons. I feel that children would enjoy listening to these poetic, fun poems. They would help students learn more about the seasons and nature.

These poems are so fun and imaginative! The illustrations are super cute as well! I think that many students would enjoy listening to these poems.

This book includes poems that can help children and kids go to sleep. These poems would be good to read to them before bedtime! They are relaxing and fun!

This book about poems is funny and imaginative. I feel that students would enjoy reading this book of poems!

This book of poems is all about sports. It includes different poems about sports and how they make the players feel. I feel that many boys and girls who are interested in sports would enjoy reading these, especially if they play the sport themselves.

“for there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.”

A beautiful, inspiring, poetic story about advocating for change.

This beautiful story was written by Amanda Gorman. I have heard this story several times and I really love it. It is an inspiring, poetic story that advocates for change.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.

Peer discussion done in class.