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GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD ☮️
BOY AND A JAGUAR, A
AUTHOR - ALAN RABINOWITZ
GRADES - 1-4
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️ ☮️
GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD ☮️
is the nation’s first environmental stewardship book award for children and young adult books.
SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD ☮️
is an award given by the American Library Association (ALA) recognizing authors and illustrators for the excellence of portrayal of the disability experience in literature for youth.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS REVIEWS -STARRED REVIEW
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
THEME - SAVING THE JAGUAR
In this autobiography, the author shares his experiences as a stutterer and a lover of animals. As a child, he feels broken and shares his innermost thoughts with animals, as he doesnʼt stutter when talking to them. As an adult, he becomes an advocate for the jaguar as well as a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America.
GENRES - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. At the end of the story, the author looks at the jaguar and says, “We are both
whole.” What do you think that means?
The jaguar is free and the author feels that he kept his promise.
2. On the last page, the author says, “Thank you.” Who was he thanking and why
did he do it?
He might have been thanking the jaguar for listening to him, or he might
have been thanking the zoo jaguar for inspiring him.
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY☮️
CHANGE SINGS - A Children's Anthem
AUTHOR - AMANDA GORMAN
GRADES - 1-4
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️👍
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD ☮️
This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR👍
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS REVIEWS -STARRED REVIEW
THEMES - HOPE, KINDNESS
A young Black girl with a guitar is on a mission to make the world a better place. As she walks past a mural of Martin Luther King Jr., she meets a Jewish boy carrying a tuba. Together, they clean up a park, bring food to the hungry, build a ramp for a girl in a wheelchair, and deliver groceries to an elderly woman. This poetic gem offers hope to a world that sure needs it, as the author encourages young people to do whatever they can to make a difference.
GENRE - POETRY
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. The girls says that she doesn’t fear change. How about you? Do you fear
change?
2. The author says it takes courage to show tolerance. What does that mean?
3. What can you do to make your neighborhood a better place? Make a plan to do
it.
0NCE UPON A WORLD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD ☮️
PLANTING THE TREES OF KENYA - The Story of Wangari Maathai
AUTHOR - CLAIRE A. NIVOLA
GRADES - 3 - 5
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️
0NCE UPON A WORLD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD ☮️
This award was established by Sonia Levitin and her family to “support and perpetuate the values and mandate of the Simon Wiesenthal Center & Museum of Tolerance by honoring children’s books … which deal with issues of tolerance, diversity, human understanding and social justice, thus inspiring a young reader to promote positive change in the world.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
BOOKLIST - EDITORS CHOICE
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
THEME - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANTS AND TREES
This is the story of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping her people work together to save their land from commercial interests. Wangari left Kenya to go to college in the United States. When she returned, she was shocked to see that the land, which was once a sea of fruits and vegetables, had turned into a treeless, practically barren place. In Johnny Appleseed fashion, she showed the women how to plant seeds and cultivate them. She convinced the women that they could change their lives by taking matters into their own hands. Wangari started The Green Belt Movement, which not only encouraged people to protect the environment,
but also, to make sure that the government paid attention to their needs.
This is a great story to read with a unit on the environment or plants. It can also be included as a part of your Earth Day activities.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. What does Wangari mean when she says, “When the soil is exposed, it
is crying out for help, it is naked and needs to be clothed in its dress.”
2.Some people say, “I’m only one person. How can I make a difference in
the world?” What would you say to that?
3. Name some people who did things that changed the way people work
and live. Describe what they did.
4. What do you think was the most important thing Wangari did to make
the land beautiful again?
MAIKA PENN AWARD ☮️
STAND UP! SPEAK UP!
AUTHOR - ANDREW JOYNER
GRADES - K-3
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️
MAIKA PENN AWARD - HONOR BOOK ☮️
This award is given annually to the author of an outstanding children's book addressing human rights issues or themes such as discrimination, equality, poverty, justice, war, peace, slavery, or freedom.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
THEME - ACTION LEADS TO CHANGE
This one of a kind book shows children what they can do to protect their future on this planet. The author was inspired by Greta Thunberg. Readers/listeners will follow a young girl who becomes actively involved in social causes by making signs, going to rallies, and speaking at City Hall.
GENRE - REALISTIC FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Why did the girl go with her parents to the town hall?
2. What do you think is the biggest problem in the world today?
3. What can you do to help fix it?
SOCIAL JUSTICE LITERATURE AWARD ☮️
WE RISE, WE RESIST, WE RAISE OUR VOICES
EDITED BY - WADE HUDSON, CHERYL WILLIS HUDSON
GRADES - 3 AND UP
😪WARNING! THIS BOOK HAS BEEN BANNED!😪
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️ ☮️
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE LITERATURE AWARD - RECOMMENDED - ☮️
is presented to honor books that address social responsibility towards individuals, communities, societies, and/or the environment as well as invite reflection and socially responsible action by the reader.”
JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD - HONOR - ☮️
The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.
LATINO BOOK AWARD - WINNER -
International Latino Book Awards. Recognizing greatness in literature. Honoring authors, translators, and illustrators for their books written either in English, Spanish y Portuguese.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS REVIEWS -Best Book - 2018
HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - BEST BOOK 2018
NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
THEMES - LOVE, PEACE, KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE
What happens when fifty authors and illustrators who believe in diversity and social justice, share their thoughts in one book? You strike gold! This beautifully illustrated, easy to read work of art should be in every classroom and in every home. It is written for children with the hope that they can spread love and kindness throughout their travels. There is something for everyone in this book where each page is a “feel good” page.
GENRE - SOCIAL JUSTICE
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Which selection was your favorite? Explain.
2. Write a poem about one of these topics: bullying, love, kindness, racism
3. What would you do if you saw someone being treated unfairly because
of their physical appearance?
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - BEST BOOK
OTHER SIDE, THE
AUTHOR - JACQUELINE WOODSON
GRADES - K-3
HONORS/AWARDS 👍
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - BEST BOOK
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S 100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING YOUNG READERS' CHOICE AWARD - HONOR - OLDEST BOOK AWARD CHOSEN BY CHILDREN👍
THEMES - FRIENDSHIP, ACCEPTANCE
In a small, segregated town, a fence divides whites from blacks. One day a white girl sits on the fence and gradually becomes friendly with the black girls on the other side. Sometimes, children need to lead the way.
GENRE - REALISTIC FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. At the beginning of the story, the girls did not want to play with Annie? Why do
you think they changed their minds?
Answers will vary. They saw that she made friends with Clover, and
perhaps they thought that if it was okay with her, then it was okay for
them, too.
2. When the girls passed each other in town, what do you think they were
thinking?
Answers will vary. They were probably wondering why they couldn’t be
friends.
3. At the end of the story, Annie says that someday someone will knock the fence
down. What will happen then?
Since the fence separates blacks from whites, all children would able to
play together. Families of both races would probably become friendlier.
SCARECROW, THE
AUTHOR -BETH FERRY
GRADES - PRE-1
HONORS/AWARDS👍🏿
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION
INDIE - NEXT LIST PICK
AMAZON BEST 3-5 BOOK
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - BEST OF THE BEST - 2019👍🏿
THEME - ACTS OF KINDNESS
A lonely scarecrow sits in the field season after season, as he scares away the other animals. One day a wounded baby crow falls next to him. He cares for it, and eventually the bird heals and flies away. As time passes the scarecrow becomes bent over as his pole breaks. The crow returns and fixes it and builds a nest in the scarecrow’s chest. A recipe of love and kindness, along with magnificent illustrations = one excellent read aloud.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. What do you think will happen to the farmer’s crops?
They will be eaten by the birds and animals.
2. Why did the crow return to the scarecrow?
3. What things in this story could really happen?
A scarecrow scaring away animals / A wounded bird falling to the
ground / A pole breaking on a scarecrow
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD - WINNER ☮️
FREEWATER
AUTHOR - AMINA LUQMAN-DAWSON
GRADES - MATURE 3 - 6
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️☮️ 👍
NEWBERY AWARD - WINNER 👍
The Newbery, is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, to the author of "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children”.
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD - WINNER☮️
The Award is given to an African American author and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions. The Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream of a pluralistic society.The Award is further designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
CYBILS- ☮️
seeks out and recognizes books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens
HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW
SCHOOL LIBRARY CONNECTION - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS - STARRED REVIEW
BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
THEMES - FREEDOM, SURVIVAL
Not all slaves escaped to go North. Some lived in the swamps that bordered the plantations. In Freewater, we meet Homer, his younger sister, Ada, and their mother, Rose. While running away, Rose gets captured, but her children are rescued by escaped slaves who live deep in the swamps. They are taken to a secret community known as Freewater. When Homer learns of a threat to destroy Freewater, he decides to not only help the town, but to find his mother. Readers will find adventure, and excitement throughout this novel, as well as learn about plantation life and the hardship of slavery.
GENRE - JUVENILE HISTORICAL FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Do you think Nora will run away or stay on the plantation? Explain.
2. Which character in the story is most like you? Explain.
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD ☮️
WE ARE GRATEFUL - OTSALIHELIGA
AUTHOR -TRACI SORELL
GRADES - 1 - 4
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️☮️☮️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
EL DIA DE LOS NINOS/EL DIA DE LOS LIBROS SELECTION ☮️
Highlighting diverse children’s books to honor the culture and languages of all children
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD☮️
This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.
WE ARE KID LIT COLLECTIVE SUMMER READING LISTS☮️
recognizing the humanity of Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) in youth literature, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities
ROBERT F. SIBERT BOOK AWARD - HONOR 👍🏿
This award is presented annually to the writer and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
BOSTON GLOBE -HORN BOOK AWARD - HONOR 👍🏿
COOPERATIVE CHILDREN’S BOOK CENTER (CCBC)👍🏿
A best of the year list of Pre-K-12 books created annually by librarians.
THEMES - APPRECIATING NATURE, APPRECIATING EACH OTHER
The author, a member of the Cherokee Nation, takes readers on a journey through the seasons as experienced by her people. She also provides the Cherokee alphabet designed by Sequoia and historical notes. Readers will learn that people can exist very happily without being connected to Wal-Mart and Amazon.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK - NATIVE AMERICANS
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1.The Cherokees enjoyed doing many things. What looks like the most fun to
you? Why?
2. What is your favorite season? Why?
PURA BELPRE AWARD - HONOR ☮️
MARISOL MCDONALD DOESN'T MATCH
AUTHOR - MONICA BROWN
GRADES - K - 3
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️☮️☮️☮️
EL DIA DE LOS NINOS/EL DIA DE LOS LIBROS SELECTION ☮️
Highlighting diverse children’s books to honor the culture and languages of all children. ☮️
WE ARE KID LIT COLLECTIVE SUMMER READING LISTS☮️
recognizing the humanity of Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) in youth literature, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities
SKIPPING STONES AWARD - HONOR☮️
promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology and diversity. Award winning books foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.
PURA BELPRE AWARD - HONOR☮️
This award is named after Pura Belpre, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
THEMES - BEING YOURSELF, DEALING WITH PEER PRESSURE
Marisol is not your typical primary grade girl. She wears clothes that do not match, eats peanut butter and jelly burritos, and makes up her own games. While this creative little girl loves being different, she is criticized by her friends. When she tries to conform, her zest for life diminishes. Some kind words by her art teacher saves the day for Marisol.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Would you like to have Marisol as a friend? Why?
2. Do you think you are like Marisol or very different from her? Explain.
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