GRADE 5 BOOKS
The Way to Bea by Kat Yeh*
FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY continued
Bea is experiencing many changes in her life that leave her questioning where she fits into her family and her school community: she’s going to become a big sister, she’s starting a new grade, and she and her once best friends are no longer on speaking terms. So Bea begins to
Random Acts of Kittens by Yamile Saied Méndez*
Natalia Flores is on a mission to find homes for a newborn litter of kittens, and she must use her tech and writing skills to get the job done. With help from a friend, Natalia designs and runs a social media account—even creating an adoption form for others to fill out—to help find the kittens good homes. But as her classmates apply,
write haikus in a manner that reflects how she feels—in invisible ink and hidden. But when someone starts to write back to her, things start to change for the better.
her matchmaking scheme gets more complicated. And when her former best friend Meera applies for a kitten, Natalia doesn’t know what to do. Will her attempt to spread kindness help heal their frayed friendship? Queen of Tejano Music: Selena by Silvia López* and illustrated by Paola Escobar* This is a moving picture book
STRONG AND RESILIENT
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Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons* and illustrated by Keith Mallett*
In this stirring historical story, the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is presented as a connective thread that is passed down for five generations in one family. Each character in the book lives in a different historical era and draws strength and hope from singing the
biography of the Queen of Tejano Music. Selena Quintanilla loved singing from a young age, and even joined her family’s band at the age of nine. But passion for the music wasn’t enough in many people’s eyes. They didn’t think Selena could
make it in Tejano music, because Tejano music had always been made and sung by men. This didn’t stop Selena at all! She worked her way up and made herself worthy of the title “Queen of Tejano Music,” popularizing the genre and introducing it to wider American audiences.
song, which has a fresh, powerful impact with each iteration. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” continues to inspire, empower, and unify people today, and this book celebrates that.
Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya*
The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio*
Emilia Torres is curious about the people who matter to her. She takes on a research project for school and works with her friend to create a documentary film that reveals some surprises about her community’s past and present. She also pursues her fascination with welding with her dad as her teacher as they work to restore an old car and, along the way,
In this upbeat novel that celebrates connection and creativity, Lou Bulosan- Nelson is determined to put her recently learned woodworking skills, as well as her talents in math and art, to good use. She’s going to build a tiny house! Lou persists and makes her way to a finished product with the help of family and friends.
come to understand each other better. Her enthusiasm for figuring out the “why” makes Emilia’s journey one worth following.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color: Grade 5 Books | Back to Top | 26 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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