GRADE 3 BOOKS
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx/ La juez que crecio en el Bronx by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez*
HEROES AND ROLE MODELS continued
Lark Holds the Key by Natasha Deen* and illustrated by Marcus Cutler
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 judge. She worked hard to combat the prejudices and poverty she faced, and in doing so, became a role model for children everywhere.
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.
FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
Molly, by Golly! by Dianne Ochiltree and illustrated by Kathleen Kemly
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Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring by Nancy Churnin and illustrated by Felicia Marshall*
Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11 who is 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
Laura Wheeler Waring studied art but did not see many artists who looked like her, or any museums that displayed portraits of Black people. Her continued passion for art and her skill at creating beautiful, compelling portraits that capture the variations in the colors that make up brown skin tones made her a groundbreaking
in bed. When the fire alarm sounds, Molly Williams, the company’s cook, 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.
artist whose portraits of distinguished African Americans now hang in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers* and illustrated by Julie Maren
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Marta Martinez by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzalez*
This picture book tells the story of Celia Cruz’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the leader of her own band and one of the most
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
shiny, black pots were built on generations on and history of the Tewa Pueblo people— were also something completely new.
Potter Maria Martinez
famous Cuban musicians of all time. The vibrant illustrations capture the movement and the vibrancy of this Latina legend’s music.
mous Tewa potter who elevated her ws starred review g and graceful illustrations, this impactful artinez’s famous words: ‘The Great Spirit not for myself, for all Tewa people.’” review
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renowned potters in history.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color: Grade 3 Books | Back to Top | 16 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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