GRADE 4 BOOKS
Yo-Yo & Yeou-Cheng Ma, Finding Their Way by Ai-Ling Louie* and illustrated by Cathy Peng*
STRONG AND RESILIENT continued
Astronaut Kalpana Chawla by Ai-Ling Louie* and illustrated by H. Rick Pettway* In this illustrated biography, readers
Yeou-Cheng and her brother, Yo-Yo, were trained by their father to become concert musicians like the world had never seen. But Yeou-Cheng wanted something different for her life. She built on the discipline her father instilled in her from a young age to begin a remarkable career in medicine—and to create her own orchestra for children.
learn about the brilliant Kalpana Chawla, who persisted to complete an assignment in flight and was the first South Asian Indian woman to go to space.
THINKING BEYOND TODAY
Harlem’s Little Blackbird by Renée Watson* and illustrated by Christian Robinson*
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Ever since she was very young, Florence Mills knew she loved to
Patricia’s Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight by Michelle Lord and illustrated by Alleanna Harris*
sing—and her talent would carry her far, all the way to Broadway in the 1920s. However, she was not a stranger to prejudice and discrimination. Florence took a stand and advocated for other Black performers while she used her fame to champion for civil rights and her wealth to help support others in need.
As a child, Patricia Bath was curious about science and was certain she wanted to help others by becoming a doctor. As an adult, Dr. Bath knew she could help her patients by restoring their sight. In spite of many challenges, this remarkable ophthalmologist helped countless people with her contributions to medicine, notably
through the development of the Laserphaco Probe.
Shuri by Nic Stone*
Ada’s Violin by Susan Hood and illustrated by Sally Wern Comport This true story of resourcefulness,
This original novel stars Shuri, the breakout character from the Black Panther comics and films. Shuri is a master of science, technology, and martial arts, all of which come in handy when she must find out what is
recycling, and music tells the story of Ada Ríos, one of the many children growing up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. Ada always dreamed of being able to play the violin, but with limited funds
happening to the heart-shaped herb that gives her brother, Chief T’Challa, his power. For centuries, her people have never run out, but the plants are dying, and their supply is running short. It’s up to Shuri to use her gifts to save the plant!
and resources, she feared it would never happen. So when a music teacher, Favio Chávez, came to town, Ada hoped her dream would come true. Despite the circumstances, the town came together and made instruments out of materials recycled from the trash. Then Ada’s future became brighter, and her dream of playing the violin became a reality.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color: Grade 4 Books | Back to Top | 22 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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