GRADE 4 BOOKS This Rising Voices Library offers appealing fiction and informational texts that celebrate the multifaceted identities and the varied talents and interests of Latino people. By fostering a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds will benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your grade 4 library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles listed below. †
Silver Meadows Summer written by Emma Otheguy* and illustrated by Kailey Whitman
SOMEONE LIKE ME/MEMORABLE CHARACTERS
In this novel about self-discovery and identity, Carolina’s summer changes drastically after her father loses his job. Instead of spending time with her friends and family in Puerto Rico, Carolina will spend her summer at her tíos’ house in upstate New York. While there, she dreads attending summer camp with her
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Allie, First at Last written by Angela Cervantes*
Allie is the only person in her family who hasn’t been the first to do something yet. All she wants to do is prove to herself and her family that she can be amazing at something, so when winning a contest could be her ticket to a trophy, Allie has the perfect idea for an entry: a photo essay to honor her World War II veteran bisabuelo
bossy cousin until Carolina discovers an abandoned cottage and sees potential there for exploring art and building new friendships.
Taking Sides written by Gary Soto*
(great-grandfather). With the support of her new friend, Victor, and her big sister, Adriana, she has a good chance of winning. But when conflicts with old and new friends interfere with the contest and her bisabuelo gets sick, Allie learns that being first isn’t everything—having the support of family and good friends is.
When Lincoln Mendoza moves out of the barrio and to the suburbs, he keeps in touch with his friends from the old neighborhood, and he still plays basketball at his new school. But Lincoln’s world gets turned upside-down when he’s told he and his new basketball team will have to play against his old school—and his friends. Now he feels like he must
Alfredito Flies Home written by Jorge Argueta* and illustrated by Luis Garay*
Alfredito and his family are going back to El Salvador for the first time since they left for America, where they entered the country on foot. But now, they’re going back to El Salvador on a plane! In this vibrant picture book, Alfredito can’t wait to see his family again and see how things have changed in the country he once called home.
pick a side, and the choice doesn’t come easy.
Definitely Dominguita: All for One written by Terry Catasús Jennings* and illustrated by Fátima Anaya*
When Dominguita and her friends are tasked with an important food order for an upcoming quinceañera, Dom is delighted. This may be her most important “knight” quest yet. But when the day of the party arrives and the special food is missing, it’s up to Dom and her friends to figure out what happened.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 4 Books | Back to Top | 21 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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