GRADE 5 BOOKS
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress by Alicia D. Williams* and illustrated by April Harrison*
HEROES AND ROLE MODELS
Anchor Text
This biographical picture book focuses on the amazing life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress. Full of energy and questions, Shirley
Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Lesa Cline-Ransome* and illustrated by James E. Ransome*
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
W hen classes start in the one-room schoolhouse, four-year-old Shirley proudly sits on the front bench. And won’t budge. That girl is daring!
DARED
This edition is only available for distribution through the school market. World-famous tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams always strived to do their best from childhood, to their time on the professional tennis circuit, to their life beyond tennis. Training six days a week as kids, the scholastic.com Shirley_9781338857689_COV.indd 1
the story of the first Black Woman in congress ——————
Alicia D. Williams & April Harrison always worked hard, from the time she was a child on her grandmother’s farm, to a student at school, to a candidate on the campaign trail. Her time in government was a testament to her enduring mission to make the world around her better for all. 16/02/22 11:49 AM
The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
WRITTEN BY
ILLUSTRATED BY
Lesa Cline-Ransome
James E. Ransome
3/9/22 12:54 PM sisters quickly entered the professional tennis league, with Venus playing in her first professional match at 14 years old and Serena following just three years later. But they fought more than tennis matches: in a sport with few Black players, the sisters tackled racism by showing the sports community their grace on and off the court as they became two of the greatest tennis players of all time. So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward Freedom by Gary D. Schmidt and illustrated by Daniel Minter* Sojourner, born Isabella, was born into slavery. Most of her family had been sold off before she could remember, and one day, she too was sold away from her mother. Despite the horrors of slavery, Sojourner held out hope for the day she would be free. When that day finally came, she used her freedom, intelligence, passion, and eloquence to speak out for the end of slavery and for equal rights for Black people and all women.
The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta*
On her 12th birthday, Kiranmala finds out that the fantasy stories her parents have told her might be real. In fact, she’s a real Indian princess from a magical realm outside everything she knows. Suddenly Kiran’s thrown into an adventure with two princes to save everyone—her parents, New Jersey, the world she knows, and the new world
she’s entered—from the evil plans of the Serpent King and the Rakkhoshi Queen before it’s too late. Kiran’s discovery of her hidden identity leads to a newfound pride in her Indian heritage and her own abilities.
FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
Anchor Text
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes* and illustrated by Rafael López*
Paloma Marquez and her mother are spending a month in Mexico City, the birthplace of Paloma’s deceased father. Paloma hopes to unlock memories of him but is also on the defensive, feeling out of place and unable to communicate in Spanish. Before long she is drawn into a mystery linked to Frida Kahlo’s legacy and finds herself empowered by both
She Dared: Malala Yousafzai by Jenni L. Walsh
Malala Yousafzai knew she wanted to become a doctor someday, but she also knew this couldn’t happen if the extremist group in her country continued to take away the right of women and girls to go to school. Malala knew what had to be done, and so she continued to attend school. There were those who took drastic
new friendships and new self-awareness, including her connection to her Mexican roots. Paloma’s appreciation for art has strengthened her keen observational skills that, in turn, help her solve a mystery.
measures to stop her—and silence her. But they failed. This book shares Malala’s incredible journey to becoming a world-famous advocate for girls’ rights and education—and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color: Grade 5 Books | Back to Top | 25 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs