A moving, beautifully illustrated true story for children ages 6 to 9 about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II—from the iconic Star Trek actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy.
Jo’s Special Gifts is an incredible picture book about autism. From the little boy point of view, the book describes Jo’s likes and dislikes, focusing mainly on all his accomplishments. It is a wonderful diverse story, inclusive and poetic. I love how Mariam Shapera explains the Autism Spectrum and all the helpful suggestions at the end of the book.
Check out the last book of the The House on Sunrise Lagoon series ! It is the perfect series for the summer. It is a perfect middle grade cozy read, full of wonderful characters. You can find it in the #littlefreelibrary !
The Baby-Sitters Club meets Kelly Yang in this first book in a sparkling middle grade series about a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artistic dreams.
The Law of Birthdays is a very smart book about free will and the importance of respecting other people’s choices. Using a simple example of a cake, Brenna Jeanneret illustrates how other people feel when their choice is taken away from them. It is a funny and tender story and the illustrations are truly beautiful.