Celebrating Girls of Color Extension Collection BOOKLIST
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RISING VOICES: CELEBRATING GIRLS OF COLOR EXTENSION COLLECTION
This collection is intended to expand the reach of your Rising Voices: Empowering Girls in STEAM collection with more books that feature girls of color building confidence and displaying a variety of skills. Although the focus of this library is specific, it is a tool to support all learners. All young readers need to have access to affirming stories that mirror their own lives, as well as stories that are windows into the lives of others. When children read a book that serves as a mirror, they see aspects of their own experiences and cultures reflected in the text. When children read a book that serves as a window, they gain insights into the world beyond their own personal experiences. This library allows readers to look in and look out, making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. The Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color Extension Collection provides students with high-interest, culturally relevant texts that celebrate the stories of people historically underrepresented in children’s literature. These books, paired with innovative teaching materials that support literacy skill development and the CASEL Framework for social-emotional learning, build a classroom community that broadens the world for students from all backgrounds and enables deep discussions about identity, inclusivity, and empathy for others. The books in this extension collection and related teaching supports explore two themes: Someone Like Me/Memorable Characters and Heroes and Role Models. These themes provide a lens for reading that guides readers to consider concepts and ideas that affirm, celebrate, and foster pride and confidence in their identities. In addition, you and your students can use these themes to make connections between Rising Voices books and other texts you have been reading in your classroom.
AVAILABLE FOR GRADES K–5, each grade-level library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies each of the four additional titles for each theme.
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GRADE K BOOKS
This Rising Voices Library offers fiction and informational texts that celebrate the identities and abilities of girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade K library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
If I Had a Raptor by George O’Connor
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A young girl yearns for a prehistoric pet. As she imagines in detail how special having a raptor would be, her excitement grows. How would the raptor eat? How would it sleep? How would it play? Her imagination runs wild thinking up all the possibilities!
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Usha and the Big Digger by Amitha Jagannath Knight* and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat*
As the two sisters look up at the night sky, Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big Digger. The two disagree and show the constellation to their cousin Gloria. When Gloria offers yet another description, the three girls learn that they can all be right!
isters Usha and Aarti look up at the n stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the , but Usha sees the Big DIGGER! And cousin the Big Kite! What’s going on?
Lily Brown’s Paintings by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by E. B. Lewis*
agannath Knight grew up in Texas and Arkansas rgazes with her family in Massachusetts. This is her
Prabhat has illustrated more than a dozen picture nally from India, she now lives in the Bay Area of
As Lily paints, she is transported to a world of her own making, with funny fruits that talk, upside-down people, and lounging animals. Her imagination runs wild, and she creates paintings that make the whole family proud.
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A Birthday Basket for Tía by Pat Mora* and illustrated by Cecily Lang
Cecilia wants to make a thoughtful gift for her grandaunt’s 90th birthday party. As she ponders how to make the best gift for her tía, she gathers many of the sentimental things she has that hold memories of their time together.
Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Patrice Barton
Moose, Zara’s dog, wants to spend the whole day with her at school. He makes several attempts to stay by Zara’s side, but all of his plans are foiled. The two then come up with an idea that lets them stay together all day long.
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GRADE K BOOKS
Lucía the Luchadora by Cynthia Leonor Garza* and illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez* Lucía likes to pretend she’s a superhero just like the boys, but they pay her no mind. “Girls can’t be
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Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow* and illustrated by Luisa Uribe*
superheroes,” they say. Abuela cheers her up by giving Lucía her own cape and silver mask from when she was a girl, and Lucía becomes a luchadora! Suddenly all the other kids want to be
Kora-Jalimuso has a name that no one in her class understands or knows how to pronounce—even her teacher. Her mom tells her how beautiful and wonderful her name is, and how every name is a song. Her mother’s words allow Kora-Jalimuso
like her too! But when Lucía hears the same line she was told repeated to someone else, she does what luchadoras are meant to do: stand up for what’s right.
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to be confident in telling the class how to pronounce her name in a way that makes it sound just as beautiful as it is: through song. Soon enough, she is leading the whole class in singing their names.
Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds
Our Table teaches the importance of coming together as a family through the story of Violet, a young girl who feels her family becoming more and more distant. Lately her dad is glued to the TV, her brother is constantly on the computer, and her mom is always on her phone. All this time apart has
Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna Kim*
Cover illustration © 2021 by Peter H. Reynolds Cover design by Peter H. Reynolds and Patti Ann Harris This edition is available for distribution only through the school market. Danbi is going to school in America for the first time. She’s unsure at first, because she is new and knows no English. She doesn’t understand the games the other students play, their FC_BC_9781338861891.indd 1 dances, or how they write their names. However, at lunch time everyone is fascinated by Danbi’s
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food and how she eats it. When she teaches the other students, they learn to play together in a way they all understand, resulting in Danbi leading her classmates in a joyful parade.
Do Like Kyla by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by James E. Ransome*
Do Like Kyla follows a young girl’s day with her older sister, Kyla. As they braid their hair, get dressed, eat breakfast, and go out to the store, the little girl copies her sister’s every
move. She values her big sister’s input and wants to be just like her, which pushes her to do things she might not have tried otherwise. In the end, she becomes a leader in her own right.
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GRADE 1 BOOKS This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they read and discuss these books. Your Grade 1 library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! by Grace Lin*
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Ling and Ting are energetic and playful identical twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles. But Ling and Ting each have their own way of doing things, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks.
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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton*
Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first-grade class. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay, who is blind, surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that.
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The Camping Trip by Jennifer K. Mann
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Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun in this endearing story about a girl’s first experience with the great outdoors. She follows the packing list carefully, so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives, but she quickly realizes that nothing could
Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun . . . won’t it?
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina* and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez*
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The bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street This edition is only available for distribution through the school market. scholastic.com CampingTrip_9781338859553_COV.indd 1
JENNIFER K. MANN used to be an architect before turning to children’s books full- time. She is the creator of the picture books Josie’s Lost Tooth, Sam and Jump, Two Speckled Eggs, and I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard. She and her family spend a week camping with friends every summer, on the same campsite, at the same campground, in the same beautiful state park. They pack their rickety pickup truck full of gear and dogs, put an old canoe on the roof, and spend the week hiking, exploring, swimming, canoeing, cooking outside, roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and sleeping in tents. Jennifer K. Mann lives on an island near Seattle with her husband, children, cats, dogs, and chickens.
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have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent—never mind falling asleep in it—or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish. Read along as Ernestine tries to get out of her comfort zone and enjoy the wilderness in a story that reminds us that opening up to new experiences, even when they seem challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).
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from each other: Daniela with her mamí and hamster, and Evelyn with her mamí, papí, and cat. But not after today—not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play until it’s time to say good-bye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.
Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins* and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu*
Shanti misses the warm monsoon rains in India. Now in America, she watches autumn leaves fall from trees. Still, her family’s apartment feels like a village: Mama cooking luchi, funny stories in Bangla, and Baba’s big laugh.
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But outside, everything is different—trick-or-treating, ballet class, and English books. Back and forth, Shanti trudges between her two worlds. As an Indian American, Shanti must navigate the experience of having multiple cultures in America and embrace the “home in between.”
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GRADE 1 BOOKS
Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks by Cynthia Leonor Garza* and illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez*
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When her sister Gemma accidentally rips Lucía’s luchadora mask, Lucía is furious. She doesn’t see what Abu sees in Gemma, especially when she gets away with ruining her special silver mask! After Abu mends Lucía’s mask and takes the girls to the mercado, Lucía begins to feel less
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang* and illustrated by Charlene Chua*
Amy loves to make bao with her family, but it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious, and her bao keeps coming out all wrong—until she has an idea that might give her a second chance.
proud of her mask. But after losing it again, Lucía learns the value of both her sister’s friendship and her mended mask. Gemma becomes a hero in her own right, with the help of her big sister.
King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler and illustrated by Nancy Meyers
Follow Kayla and her lovable dog, King, as they solve mysteries. Kayla’s loose tooth fell out and is missing! As King sniffs for clues, he notices that Mason’s hand has a familiar smell. Read along as King and Kayla save the day.
Princess Truly: I Am a Good Friend! by Kelly Greenawalt and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher
Princess Truly knows how to be a good friend! When it’s time for her friend’s sleepover, she helps her friends Lizzie and May build a best friends’ clubhouse. With pets in tow, the sleepover is fully underway. But when Lizzie’s kitty is still awake when everyone is supposed to sleep, Princess Truly “rocks” him to sleep with
Drive It! Fix It! by Larry Dane Brimner and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita* Ace has one major passion in life: racing. She makes her race car herself and ensures that everything is in
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tip-top shape. But when her car starts to slow down in the middle of the race, Ace must find out what’s wrong, quickly.
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GRADE 2 BOOKS
This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction, poetry, and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade 2 library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
Sofia Martinez: My Family Adventure by Jacqueline Jules and illustrated by Kim Smith
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Sofia wants nothing more than to stand out from the crowd, but that’s hard to
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do when she looks so much like her two sisters, Elena and Luisa. Wanting to see if anyone will notice, Sofia switches the pictures in their labeled picture frames on the piano and consistently draws attention to them. When no one notices, Sofia must find a different way to stand out. What Will You Be? by Yamile Saied Méndez* and illustrated by Kate Alizadeh*
Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper* and illustrated by Kenard Pak*
The morning after a blizzard, Lina ventures out into the snowy city for a visit with her grandmother Sitti to
When the world grows quiet, we learn to listen.
Cathy Camper is the author of the Lowriders in Space graphic novel series. She is a founding member of the Portland Women of Color Zine Collective, and she loves making stuffed grape leaves like her Lebanese grandma did—with family and friends. Cathy also works as an outreach librarian, serving schools and kids grades K–12. Visit her online at cathycamper.com. Kenard Pak is a picture book and book cover illustrator. He’s illus- trated several children’s books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray and The Dinner That Cooked Itself by J. C. Hsyu. He is the author/illustrator of Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter . He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their cat. Visit him online at pandagun.com.
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When sitting in class one day, a young girl is asked a simple yet inevitable question: what will you be when you grow up? At first, she thinks of silly answers, but she can’t figure out what she really wants to
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do. With her abuela’s help, she learns the real answer to the question: everything. She dreams about all the things she could become, each one blending into the next. She can be anything so long as she puts her mind to it!
It’s a snow day, and Kayla and her dog, King, play with their friend Asia outside. When they all go inside to warm up, Asia realizes she’s missing her grandmother’s gold ring! Now Kayla and King are on the case to find this precious family heirloom.
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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee* and illustrated by Dung Ho*
Mindy and her dad are trying to get settled into their new life in Florida. Although she has always wanted a dog, her family never had the space for it back in California, so now Mindy is working extra hard to prove to her dad that she is ready for one! As part of this “proof,” Mindy and her new friend Sally start a business at school selling
seaweed to raise money for taking care of a dog.
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GRADE 2 BOOKS
Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! by Kara West and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez* Mia Mayhem is getting ready for
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superhero school when her cat, Chaos, needs to be taken to the vet for cleaning. As the two make their way back from the vet to the school, Mia realizes that a pack of pageant dogs from the vet are following them! The dogs end up in trouble during Mia’s flying training, and she has to work with another classmate, Penn, to get
More than Peach by Bellen Woodard* and illustrated by Fanny Liem*
More than Peach is the true story of a young girl, Bellen, who advocated for embracing diversity, even for things that seem small. Bellen realized that her classmates kept calling the peach-colored crayon the “skin-colored” crayon, which sparked an idea: there are way more skin
them to safety AND back home—except Penn doesn’t seem to want to work together at all! Mia must find a way to work with Penn before the dogs miss their big pageant.
tones than just peach and they are all equally beautiful, so why not try to get crayons that match more skin colors? And so she did! Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell* and illustrated by Natasha Donovan* Rachel Katstaller is an author- illustrator from El Salvador. She graduated with a design degree from the Escuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera and has illustrated several books, including A Portrait in Poems:
Skater Cielo by Rachel Katstaller
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Cielo is the sickest skater around! She only shows off her raddest tricks as she shreds down the street. But falling hard at the new skate park throws her off balance. Does Cielo have what it takes to fly the way she’s always dreamed? Discouraged, Cielo vows to give up skateboarding until her new friends urge her to try again. Readers will cheer for Cielo’s enthusiasm and persistence, and her eventual heroic conquering of The Whale. Rachel Katstaller JKT
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Fearless Mary by Tami Charles* and illustrated by Claire Almon
The American West was no match for Mary Fields. As a Black woman in the 1800s, Mary challenged the assumptions of cowboys in the western United States by applying to become a stagecoach driver to deliver the mail. But Mary was determined and worked hard to be the best. Though the odds
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were against her—she was in her sixties—Mary was the fastest to hitch a team of six horses, beating out other cowboys vying for the job. Even though the job was hard and dangerous, as she battled the weather, rough terrain, and wild animals, Mary always delivered the mail. Her courage and skill paved the way for women and Black people to join the postal service.
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GRADE 3 BOOKS
This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they read and discuss these books. Your Grade 3 library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribe Leader by Jan Godown Annino and illustrated by Lisa Desimini
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Betty Mae Jumper became one of the first female elected tribe leaders despite her mixed heritage. As a young child navigating two cultures, Betty Mae took solace in reading and writing. Ultimately, her love of
Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley* and illustrated by Tara Audibert*
Jo Jo is both the main character and the narrator in this appealing chapter book. She knows her #1 best friend (her cat, Mimi) will never abandon her, but recently her #2 best friend, her classmate Fern, has been eating lunch with other students in Jo Jo’s class. Convinced she needs more friends “just in case,” Jo Jo sets out with the best
words and knowledge would lead Betty back to her people. Through sheer will and determination, she made a place for herself and became a voice for others.
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson* and illustrated by Nina Mata*
Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means “king,” and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, and to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. That means some changes, like
intentions to impress her classmates and be friendly to everyone. This book invites readers to embrace their authentic selves through Jo Jo and her relatable activities. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes* and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie* Dyamonde Daniel just moved to a new town, but where others might be
nervous, Dyamonde just jumps right in. Which is why she doesn’t understand the other new kid, Free, who keeps to himself and rudely rejects anyone who tries to talk to him. Despite their differences, Dyamonde is determined to get to the bottom of Free’s grouchy
moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shines.
behavior and possibly even make a new friend.
Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge by Lyla Lee* and illustrated by Dung Ho*
Mindy Kim has a passion for all kinds of food, so when a local pizza place is giving away unlimited pizza for a year, she’s more than excited! However, there is one catch: Mindy and her father must win their trivia competition. Though Mindy is sure she can win with her father by her side, her dad is not as sure. There must be some way they can win!
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GRADE 3 BOOKS
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Marta Martinez by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzalez*
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Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery from her aunt as a young child. She would watch as the clay spun, flopped, and moved as she guided it. As she got older, Maria created a new technique for firing that created her trademark shiny black pots. Maria’s technique and unique pots became famous, making her one of the most
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Frank Morrison*
Maria’s shiny, black pots were built on generations of tradition and history of the Tewa Pueblo people— but were also something completely new.
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In this historical fiction story, all the kids in Clarksville look up to track star Wilma Rudolph, an Olympic gold medalist from their hometown, but none more than Alta. She’ll tell “A deserved celebration of a famous Tewa potter who elevated her craft to fine art.” — Kirkus Reviews starred review “Through masterful storytelling and graceful illustrations, this impactful title embodies Maria Povika Martinez’s famous words: ‘The Great Spirit gave me [hands] that work...but not for myself, for all Tewa people.’” — School Library Journal starred review This edition is only available for distribution through the school market.
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everyone that she’s the “quickest kid in Clarksville”—that is, until another girl challenges her spot. But after the two
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Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx/ La juez que creció en el Bronx by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez*
race each other, and the big parade welcoming Wilma back starts, they realize they can work together, just like Wilma and her Olympic teammates.
Growing up in the South Bronx with very few resources, Sonia Sotomayor fought her way through school and the court system to become the first Latina Supreme Court justice. She worked hard to combat the prejudices and poverty she faced, and in doing so became a role model for children everywhere.
Lark Holds the Key by Natasha Deen* and illustrated by Marcus Cutler
In this illustrated chapter book, Lark Ba is determined to solve a mystery! It’s the third day of summer vacation, and Lark’s grandmother is taking Lark and her twin brother, Connor, to the library. But when they get there, they discover that the town librarian is missing her library key. Luckily for the librarian, Lark just happens to be a detective-in- training and is ready to become a hero.
Molly, by Golly! by Dianne Ochiltree and illustrated by Kathleen Kemly
Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11 and the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. New York City’s Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When
the fire alarm sounds, Molly Williams answers the call to save the neighborhood. Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves—it’s Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams’s legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.
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GRADE 4 BOOKS This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade 4 library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano* and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega* In Leonora’s family of bakers, no
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occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival. Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration but she is told she’s too young. Then Leo discovers that her mother, aunt, and older sisters have a big secret: they’re brujas—witches of Mexican ancestry—who pour a little bit
Any Day with You by Mae Respicio*
Living in California near the heart of Hollywood, Kaia has big dreams of becoming a filmmaker. When she gets a chance to spend the summer at a creative arts camp with her friends, she knows just what she wants to do for the short movie contest: a film inspired by the Filipino folktales that her Tatang, or great-grandfather, has told her throughout her childhood. But when
VE A SHINY NEW IDEA. mily live near the beach in California, where viemaking is all around them. Kaia loves akeup and creating special effects, turning merfolk and other magical creatures. She ding time with her great-grandpa, Tatang, ith her family her whole life. r, Kaia and her friends are making a short mp inspired by the Filipino folktales Tatang he decides that it’s time to return to his he Philippines, Kaia will do anything to t to go. arming novel explores the magic of creativ- storytelling, and the complexity and joys of
of sweet magic into everything that they bake. Leo knows that she has magical ability too, and when her best friend has a problem that needs solving, Leo decides that this will be the perfect opportunity to try out her craft.
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Tatang says that he’s returning to the Philippines for good, Kaia hopes that her movie will win a prize and convince him to stay.
Ways to Grow Love by Renée Watson*
Ryan Hart and her family are experiencing a lot of changes. This summer, Ryan goes to sleepaway camp for the first time, learns more about friendship, and wonders how her family life will change now that her
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter*
Maggie wants nothing more for her birthday than a brand-new puppy. With a baby on the way, and the twins living in their own bubble, Maggie’s looking forward to her new fluffy
mom will soon give birth to a baby girl. Ryan discovers that she needs to grow her patience in many ways, find ways to share the love, meet the new challenges that come her way, and grow into the leader her mom and dad named her to be.
friend. But when they get to the animal shelter, something doesn’t feel right. Suddenly, Maggie is itchy, and swollen, and sneezy, and … oh no! She’s allergic to all furry things! Maggie now must find a pet that doesn’t trigger her allergies before she ends up completely ignored.
Gaby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes*
In Gaby’s life, only one thing feels stable: volunteering at the animal shelter. Her mother has been recently deported, and she needs a new home in the States—not only for herself, but for her new furry friend, Feather. As she writes adoption advertisements for the animals at the shelter, she wonders: will she find a forever home for herself too?
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GRADE 4 BOOKS
How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion by Ashima Shiraishi* and illustrated by Yao Xiao*
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Rock-climber Ashima has a unique problem: boulders. She solves her problems by climbing rocks. Every rock is different and requires different solutions. When she falls, she gets back up and starts over again, tirelessly trying to solve her problems and conquer mountains. Every setback is valuable: each time she falls is a
What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan by Chris Barton and illustrated by Ekua Holmes*
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I am Ashima. What I do is climb. What I do is solve problems, which is to say, I make them mine.
This edition is only available for distribution through the school market. scholastic.com create change. In the heat of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Barbara used her voice to carve a path as a lawyer and straight into politics, a difficult and uncommon road for Black women at the time. HowtoSolve_9781338857696_COV.indd 1 Even as a child in Texas, civil rights activist Barbara Jordan had a strong voice—and she knew how to use it to
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learning experience, even if she doesn’t solve the problem completely. This autobiographical essay takes the abstract concept of problem-solving and makes it relatable for younger readers, and Ashima’s enthusiasm will inspire readers to keep going, even if they fall sometimes. Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin by Nadia Shammas* and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali* Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, is
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But Barbara worked hard and eventually made it to the Texas legislature and then the United States Congress. In these roles, she fought for equality and justice for her community, lending her voice to those who did not have a voice. Her story continues to inspire future generations to make their voices heard.
having a hard time balancing all the different parts of her life. Schoolwork, friends, family, being a fanfiction writer and a superhero: it’s all too much! But when Avengers Tower is in danger, Ms. Marvel must learn to ask for help and fix the mess she’s made before anyone else gets hurt.
Chloe Kim: Gold Medal Star by Susan Taylor*
Chloe Kim started snowboarding at a young age and became a snowboarding superstar after winning a silver medal at the 2014 ESPN X Games at the age of 13 and then winning gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics. This fun biography of Chloe shows that she’s more than a sports champion—she’s a typical teen! Her parents, who emigrated from South
Simone Biles: Raising the Bar by Joe Bubar
Known as the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles’s fierce determination and unparalleled gymnastics skills have earned her awards around the world. After living in the foster care system, being adopted by her grandparents, and starting her gymnastics career later than most (many begin training at the age of three; Simone was six), she
Korea in the 1980s, motivate Chloe to work hard through any challenges she faces. Through many wins and losses, Chloe continues to train and compete.
worked tirelessly to make up for lost time. After some early setbacks, Simone won medal after medal and prestigious titles at tournaments across the globe, including the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Simone has overcome all odds to dominate the balance beam, uneven bars, and vault events, even when obstacles stood in her way.
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GRADE 5 BOOKS This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction, poetry, and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. When we foster a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade 5 library includes 20 books: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles also listed below. †
Gabby Garcia’s Ultimate Playbook by Iva-Marie Palmer and illustrated by Marta Kissi
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Gabby’s life was just how she wanted it. She had the best grades, a loyal fanbase, the respect of her teammates, and an impeccable baseball record. But all that is put on hold when her school has to be
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Some Places More than Others by Renée Watson*
The suburbs of Beaverton, Oregon, are a lot different from New York City. But when Amara gets the chance to visit her dad’s family in Harlem, she jumps at the chance. While there, she vows to get her dad and grandfather, who haven’t spoken since Amara’s birth, talking again. As she learns about her dad’s childhood and why her father and grandpa no longer speak, Amara
evacuated and all the students are temporarily transferred. And Gabby gets transferred to the worst school of all—the school of her rival team. How will she ever survive? But Gabby forms a plan to keep her status, even if she has to write out every step.
Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne*
discovers her family’s identity and connection to the Black community of Harlem—and gains a deeper appreciation of her own identity along the way.
Josephine likes the life she has with her widower father, and she doesn’t want that to change. But after she is told she cannot join the cricket team, her problems are only beginning. She always finds a way to shoo away her father’s potential girlfriends, but when a new woman shows up, Josephine can’t get rid of her so easily—and it just might be her own fault.
Front Desk by Kelly Yang*
In this award-winning novel inspired by the author’s own childhood experiences, Mia Tang dreams of becoming a writer. But for now, when she is not in school, fifth-grader Mia helps out at the front desk of the Calivista Motel where her family lives and her parents manage the motel and clean the rooms. Sometimes her parents help new immigrants by
Twins by Varian Johnson* and illustrated by Shannon Wright*
Until sixth grade, twins Maureen and Francine were inseparable, but now that the two sisters have different classes and schedules, Francine reinvents herself—without Maureen. Without her sister by her side, Maureen struggles to find her own identity. It only gets more complicated when the two sisters run against each
allowing them to stay temporarily in the motel’s empty rooms. But if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they’ve been letting people stay for free, they’ll lose their jobs AND their home. It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year.
other for a spot on the student council. Throughout the race, both girls discover more about themselves, whether they’re together or apart.
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GRADE 5 BOOKS
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress by Alicia D. Williams* and illustrated by April Harrison*
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This biographical picture book focuses on the amazing life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. Full of energy and questions, Shirley
Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Lesa Cline-Ransome* and illustrated by James E. Ransome*
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W hen classes start in the one-room schoolhouse, four-year-old Shirley proudly sits on the front bench. And won’t budge. That girl is daring!
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3/9/22 12:54 PM kids, Venus played her first professional match at 14 years old and Serena followed just three years later. But they fought more than tennis matches: in a sport with few Black players, the sisters tackled racism by showing the sports community their grace on and off the court as they became two of the greatest tennis players of all time. So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk toward Freedom by Gary D. Schmidt and illustrated by Daniel Minter* Sojourner, born Isabella, was born into slavery. Most of her family had been sold off before she could remember, and one day she too was sold away from her mother. Despite the horrors of slavery, Sojourner held out hope for the day she would be free. When that day finally came, she used her freedom, intelligence, passion, and eloquence to advocate for the end of slavery and for equal rights for Black people and all women.
The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta*
On her 12th birthday, Kiranmala finds out that the fantasy stories her parents have told her might be real. In fact, she’s an Indian princess from a magical realm outside everything she knows. Suddenly Kiran’s thrown into an adventure with two princes to save everyone—her parents, New Jersey, the world she knows, and the new world
she’s entered—from the evil plans of the Serpent King and the Rakkhoshi Queen before it’s too late. Kiran’s discovery of her hidden identity leads to a newfound pride in her Indian heritage and her own abilities.
She Dared: Malala Yousafzai by Jenni L. Walsh
Malala Yousafzai knew she wanted to become a doctor someday, but she also knew that couldn’t happen if the extremist group in her country continued to take away the right of women and girls to go to school. Malala knew what had to be done, and so she continued to attend school. There were those who took drastic
measures to stop her—and silence her. But they failed. This book shares Malala’s incredible journey to becoming a world-famous advocate for girls’ rights and education—and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner.
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