Grade 5 Nonfiction
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Cuatro Ojos Written by Rex Ogle & illustrated by Dave Valeza
A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses. This is the first of three semiautobiographical GN stories that profile the highs and lows of Rex ’ s middle-school years. With accessible art and relatable themes, this story is highly commercial and will appeal to a broad audience.
¡Bravo! Poemas sobre Hispanos Extraordinarios Written by Margarita Engle & illustrated by Rafael López Discover the lives of these incredible Latino and Latina figures and celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!
El violín de Ada Written by Susan Hood & illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
Explore this extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash. “Gloriously told.”— SLJ
Schomburg: El hombre que construyó una biblioteca Written by Carole Boston Weatherford & illustrated by Eric Velasquez A Spanish-language picture book biography about the Afro-Puerto Rican law clerk who assembled an archive celebrating black culture. “A winning portrait of both collector and his collection.”— SLJ , starred review Jovita llevaba pantalones: La historia de una Mexicana que luchó por la libertad Written by Aida Salazar & illustrated by Molly Mendoza Jovita dreamed of wearing pants like her brothers, Ramón and Luciano. When her father and brothers joined the Cristeros War to fight for the right to practice religion freely, she wanted to help. Then tragedy struck, compelling Jovita to cut her hair, put on pants, and continue the fight. Disguised as a man, she commanded a battalion who followed her without question.
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