GRADE 4
Creativity & Curiosity
Power Forward Written by Hena Khan & illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
Zayd Saleem dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. But first, he’ll have to work his way up from the D-team, or developmental team, and to do that, he needs to spend more time on the court. His parents want him to focus on playing the violin and say he must prioritize orchestra practice over basketball. Zayd must find a way to convince them to believe in his basketball dreams.
ADVENTURE CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
Imagination & Exploration
Delivering Justice: W. W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights Written by Jim Haskins & illustrated by Benny Andrews Meet W. W. Law, the mail carrier who believed that fostering communication between all the people in his community was an important part of his job. He led the Great Savannah Boycott in 1961—which resulted in the city leaders changing unfair laws. Savannah became the first city in the South to end segregation. This biography details the life of an unsung hero who was instrumental in bringing change to his community.
FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
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