NWRI May 2023 Booklist

GRADE 4

Creativity & Curiosity

De Prensès Entelijan/ Two Clever Princesses Written by Martyna Dessources and Saonha Lyrvole Jean Baptiste & illustrated by Audeva Joseph

Two princesses—one with the courage of a tiger, the other one with a heart full of love and loyalty—star in these two stories that will charm readers with their colorful illustrations and engaging themes about bravery and friendship. These two tales from Haiti are the result of workshops led by the nonprofit organization NABU to create original children’s books in mother-tongue languages. The nonprofit organization’s mission is for all children to read and rise to their full potential.

ADVENTURE THE WORLD AROUND US

GRADE 5

Creativity & Curiosity

Pyebwa Pou Demen/Trees for Tomorrow Written by Margaret Muthee & illustrated by Bruno Iradukunda Chris and Kwanza are not only cousins but also best friends who have never met but talk all the time! Chris lives in New York City while Kwanza lives in Ukunda, a small Kenyan town. When they finally get to meet in person, they journey to a very special Kenyan forest. This text is a vibrant ode to Earth and its ecosystems.

ADVENTURE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

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