Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color

Celebrating Girls of Color BOOKLIST

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, the new girl at school!

by Anna Kim

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The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion

I am Ashima. What I do is climb. What I do is solve problems, which is to say, I make them mine.

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When the world grows quiet, we learn to listen.

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Hello! My name is King. I’m a dog. This is Kayla. She is my human. We are detectives.

and the Case of the Gold Ring

Cathy Camper is the author of the Lowriders in Space graphic novel series. She is a founding member of the Portland Women of Color Zine Collective, and she loves making stuffed grape leaves like her Lebanese grandma did—with family and friends. Cathy also works as an outreach librarian, serving schools and kids grades K–12. Visit her online at cathycamper.com. Kenard Pak is a picture book and book cover illustrator. He’s illus- trated several children’s books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray and The Dinner That Cooked Itself by J. C. Hsyu. He is the author/illustrator of Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter . He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their cat. Visit him online at pandagun.com.

ASHIMA SHIRAISHI illustrations by Yao Xiao

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THE RISING VOICES LIBRARY

Celebrating Girls of Color functions as a wonderful companion collection to the first Rising Voices Library, Rising Voices: Celebrating Black and Latino Boys . Scholastic has collaborated with Dr. Ann Levett to curate a balance of fiction and real-life stories that reflect and affirm the identities and potential of girls of color. The books and teaching resources in this library provide insights to counter the negative media images and stereotypes that confront girls every day through hurtful images that chip away at their self- esteem, confidence, and dreams for their futures. Although the focus of this library is specific, it is a tool to support all learners. All young readers need to have access to affirming stories that mirror their own lives, as well as stories that are windows into the lives of others. When children read a book that serves as a mirror, they see aspects of their own experiences and cultures reflected in the text. When children read a book that serves as a window, they gain insights into the world beyond their own personal experiences. This library allows readers to look in and look out, making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color provides students with high-interest, culturally relevant texts that celebrate the stories of people historically underrepresented in children’s literature. These books, paired with innovative teaching materials that support literacy skill development and the CASEL Framework for social-emotional learning, build a classroom community that broadens the world for students from all backgrounds and enables deep discussions about identity, inclusivity, and empathy for others. Rising Voices texts are organized by five culturally relevant yet universal themes. These themes provide a lens for reading that guides readers to consider concepts and ideas that affirm, celebrate, and foster pride and confidence in their identities. In addition, you and your students can use these themes to make connections between Rising Voices books and other texts you have been exploring in your classroom.

AVAILABLE FOR GRADES K–5, each grade-level library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies each of the 20 additional itles.

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GRADE K BOOKS

This Rising Voices Library offers fiction and informational texts that celebrate the identities and abilities of girls of color. By fostering a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds will benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade K library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles listed below. †

Lily Brown’s Paintings by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by E. B. Lewis*

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As Lily paints, she is transported to a world of her own making, with funny fruits that talk, upside-down people, and lounging animals. Her imagination runs wild, and she creates paintings that make the whole family proud.

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Usha and the Big Digger by Amitha Jagannath Knight* and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat*

As the two sisters look up at the night sky, Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big Digger. The two disagree and show the constellation to their cousin, Gloria. When Gloria offers yet another name, the three girls learn that they can all be right!

isters Usha and Aarti look up at the n stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the , but Usha sees the Big DIGGER! And cousin the Big Kite! What’s going on?

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Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow* and illustrated by Luisa Uribe*

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A Birthday Basket for Tía by Pat Mora* and illustrated by Cecily Lang

Kora-Jalimuso has a name that no one in her class understands or knows how to pronounce—even her teacher. Her mom tells her how beautiful and wonderful her name is, and how every name is a song. Her mother’s words allow Kora-Jalimuso

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to be confident in telling the class how to pronounce her name in a way that makes it sound just as beautiful as it is: through song. Soon enough, she is leading the whole class in singing their names.

Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Patrice Barton

Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna Kim*

Meet Moose, Zara’s dog, wants to spend the whole day with her at school. He makes several attempts to stay by Zara’s side, but each of his plans is foiled. The two then come up with an idea that lets them stay together all day long.

Danbi is going to school in America for the first time. She’s unsure at first, because she is new and knows no English. She doesn’t understand the games the other students play, their dances, or how they write their names. However, at lunch time everyone is fascinated with Danbi’s

, the new girl at school!

by Anna Kim

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If I Had a Raptor by George O’Connor

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food and how she eats it. When she teaches the other students, they learn to play together in a way they all understand, resulting in Danbi leading her classmates in a joyful parade.

A young girl yearns for a prehistoric pet. As she imagines in detail how special having a raptor would be, her excitement grows. How would the raptor eat? How would it sleep? How would it play? Her imagination runs wild thinking up all the possibilities!

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GRADE K BOOKS

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Do Like Kyla by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by James E. Ransome*

Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson and illustrated by Claudia Dávila*

Do Like Kyla follows a young girl’s day with her older sister, Kyla. As they braid their hair, get dressed, eat breakfast, and go out to the store, the little girl copies her sister’s every move. She values her big sister’s input and wants to be just like her,

Ruby is energetic and loves to be noisy! She plays the piano, practices her stomping dance routine, talks to her bird, Alex, and sings “at the top of her lungs!” One day, her neighbor Eva takes her to Central Park and

which pushes her to do things she may not have tried otherwise. In the end, she becomes a leader in her own right.

introduces her to birdwatching. After Ruby accidentally frightens away a golden-winged warbler, she learns about the importance of being quiet and a good observer when birdwatching. Ruby is enchanted by the bird’s name and becomes very eager to see it again. She brings her family back to the park, eager to share with them what she has discovered right in their own neighborhood.

Lucía the Luchadora by Cynthia Leonor Garza* and illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez* Lucía likes to pretend she’s a superhero just like the boys, but they pay her no mind. “Girls can’t be

Hiking Day by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

superheroes,” they say. Abuela cheers her up by giving Lucía her own cape and silver mask from when she was a girl, and Lucía becomes a luchadora! Suddenly all the other kids want to be

A young girl goes on a hike with her parents. As a family, they make their way up the trail and see all kinds of animals—but the most exciting moment comes when the girl reaches the summit of the hill and realizes with pride that she and her parents have

like her too! But when Lucía hears the same line she was told repeated to someone else, she does what luchadoras are meant to do: stand up for what’s right.

shared this adventure together.

Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds

I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison* and illustrated by Frank Morrison*

Our Table teaches the importance of coming together as a family through the story of Violet, a young girl who feels her family becoming more and more distant. Lately her dad is glued to the TV, her brother is constantly on the computer, and her mom is always on her phone. All this time away has

A girl and her mom walk through her neighborhood into the park, where she celebrates and moves to the patterns in the sounds that make up the music in everything she hears around her. As she moves through her community, she celebrates the rhythms found all around her.

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Lola Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Lola wants a pet, but first, her mother explains, Lola must find out what it would be like to care for a pet. She goes to the library to do research and learn how to care for a cat. Once she finally has a kitten of her own, with the help of family and friends, Lola carefully uses what she has learned from her research

and what she observes to take good care of her little cat.

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Layla and the Bots: Happy Paws by Vicky Fang* and illustrated by Christine Nishiyama* When a local amusement park is in

The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin*

danger of shutting down, Layla, with the help of her bots, decides to save the park by transforming it into an amusement park for dogs. With the park now filled with their new inventions, it seems they might have a success on their hands—but will it be enough to save the park?

In this picture book, a girl wishes she and her mother were planting and caring for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, “ugly” vegetables. Mother assures her that the Chinese vegetables they

are growing are “better than flowers.” Come harvest time, everyone agrees. As the neighborhood comes together to share flowers and vegetable soup, the young gardener learns that everything has its own beauty and purpose.

Princess Truly: Off I Go! by Kelly Greenawalt and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher Princess Truly likes to go on

adventures, and with a twinkle from her magical sparkling curls, she can go anywhere in the world. Whether exploring with her little brother, Ty, or venturing through islands and rain forests with her pug, Sir Noodles, no matter where she goes, she always likes home best.

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Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena and illustrated by Angela Dominguez*

This is a playful story of a bilingual girl who goes on an imaginary adventure. As Marta explores, she meets different animals. Comparisons are made as Marta considers each animal’s point of view using opposites such as big and small, quiet and loud, and more. Vibrant

The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey* and Jerome Pumphrey*

On a small farm, a pickup truck works alongside the family that lives there and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family’s young daughter. After years of hard work, the old truck is rusting in the weeds. The girl has grown up and is now running the farm, and she knows just what she will need to do to solve every problem she encounters on the farm, including how to repair and restore the old truck.

illustrations show how Marta can be both big and small, depending on which animal she is being compared to—and even how she cleverly outwits a hungry snake!

A Girl Like Me by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by Nina Crews*

This poem celebrates girls of color and their ability to overcome obstacles to succeed in a variety of arenas—starting with the ability to dream big and imagine exploring cities from the highest heights and exploring the ocean from deep below the sea: “cause a girl like me should always be thinking way up

high and making everything better than the dream.”

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I Want to Be a Doctor by Laura Driscoll and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

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A young girl is inspired to become a doctor after her brother gets into a minor accident and she sees how he is expertly cared for at the hospital. As she learns about this career path, she gets to understand how there are all different types of doctors who work to help us in different ways.

The Little Blue Bridge by Brenda Maier and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez*

In this twist on a classic tale, Ruby and her three brothers want to cross a little bridge to pick the delicious blueberries growing on the other side. A bully named Santiago demands a snack before allowing anyone to cross. Santiago stops Ruby, but the very resourceful Ruby has planned ahead and uses her engineering skills to

I Want to Be a Scientist by Rebecca Tree and illustrated by Carolina Farías*

In this playful, informative picture book, a young girl envisions herself pursuing different science careers: from exploring space to the depths of the ocean, and the related adventures she could have.

create an alternate way to cross: her own sturdy little blue bridge that she, her brothers, and Santiago can use anytime they want—especially when they want to pick blueberries to make a pie.

City Shapes by Diana Murray and illustrated by Brian Collier*

“The city is bursting with SHAPES of each kind and if you look closely, who knows what you’ll find!” In this engaging picture book with artwork by acclaimed illustrator Brian Collier, a perceptive young girl identifies the shapes she sees all around her neighborhood and helps readers see the world around them in a new way.

Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery* and illustrated by Jessie Hartland

In this story based on actual events, Nevaeh tells how Mr. Tony came to her city school and helped the students think beyond the current state of a vacant lot to eventually turn it into a beautiful and functional

urban farm. Their first attempt failed, but they persevered and tried again with new plants and new techniques until they turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.

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GRADE 1 BOOKS This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. By fostering a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds will benefit as they read and discuss these books. Your Grade 1 library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles listed below. †

Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! by Grace Lin*

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Ling and Ting are energetic and playful identical twins. They have the same brown eyes. They have the same pink cheeks. They have the same happy smiles. Ling and Ting each have their own way of doing things, whether they are making dumplings, getting their hair cut, or practicing magic tricks. Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun in this endearing story about a girl’s first experience with the great outdoors. She follows the packing list carefully, so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives, but she quickly realizes that nothing could

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My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton*

Zulay and her three best friends are all in the same first-grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do on Field Day, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of special aid and the

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Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun . . . won’t it?

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina* and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez*

The bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street This edition is only available for distribution through the school market. scholastic.com CampingTrip_9781338859553_COV.indd 1

JENNIFER K. MANN used to be an architect before turning to children’s books full- time. She is the creator of the picture books Josie’s Lost Tooth, Sam and Jump, Two Speckled Eggs, and I Will Never Get a Sta on Mrs. Benson’s Blackboard. She and her family spend a week camping with friends every summer, on the same campsite, at the same campground, in the same beautiful state park. They pack their rickety pickup truck full of gear and dogs, put an old canoe on the roof, and spend the week hiking, exploring, swimming, canoeing, cooking outside, roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and sleeping in tents. Jennifer K. Mann lives on an island near Seattle with her husband, children, cats, dogs, and chickens.

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have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent—never mind falling asleep in it—or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish. Read along as Ernestine tries to get out of her comfort zone and enjoy the wilderness in a story that reminds us that opening up to new experiences, even when they seem challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).

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from each other: Daniela with her mamí and hamster, and Evelyn with her mamí, papí, and cat. But not after today—not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play until it’s time to say good-bye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special.

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Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins* and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu*

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Shanti misses the warm monsoon rains in India. Now in America, she watches autumn leaves fall from trees. Still, her family’s apartment feels like a village: Mama cooking luchi, funny stories in Bangla, and Baba’s big laugh.

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang* and illustrated by Charlene Chua*

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wrong—until she has an idea that might give her a second chance. Children can read along as Amy tries to make the perfect bao and comes up with a brilliant idea to do so.

But outside, everything is different—trick-or-treating, ballet class, and English books. Back and forth, Shanti trudges between her two worlds. As an Indian American, Shanti must navigate the experience of having multiple cultures in America and embrace the “home in between.”

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GRADE 1 BOOKS

Princess Truly: I Am a Good Friend! by Kelly Greenawalt and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher Princess Truly shares her kindness, optimism, and can-do attitude with her friends in these rhyming stories.

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King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler and illustrated by Nancy Meyers

Follow Kayla and her lovable dog King as they solve mysteries. Kayla’s loose tooth is missing! As King sniffs for clues, he notices that Mason’s hand has a familiar smell. Read along as King and Kayla save the day.

Princess Truly knows how to be a good friend! When it’s time for her friend’s sleepover, she helps her friends Lizzie and May build a best friends’ clubhouse. With pets in tow, the sleepover is fully underway. But when

Lizzie’s kitty is still awake when everyone is supposed to sleep, Princess Truly “rocks” him to sleep with a jamming bedtime song.

Drive It! Fix It! by Larry Dane Brimner and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita* Ace has one major passion in life: racing. She makes her race car herself and ensures that everything is in

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Violet’s Music by Angela Johnson* and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

tip-top shape for the upcoming race. But when her car starts to slow down in the middle of the race, Ace must find out what’s wrong, quickly.

From the minute she is born, Violet plays music. At first she plays a rattle, and as she plays, she wishes that someone would join her. No one in the nursery does, no one in school does, and, in fact, no one anywhere does. Still, Violet holds onto the dream of finding other children who share her passion for playing music. It is not until

Lucía the Luchadora and the Million Masks by Cynthia Leonor Garza* and illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez*

When her sister Gemma accidentally rips Lucía’s Luchadora mask, Lucía is furious. She doesn’t see what Abu sees in Gemma, especially when she gets away with ruining her special silver mask! After Abu mends Lucía’s mask and takes the girls to the mercado, Lucía begins to feel less

the talented Violet is older and playing a guitar in the park that she finds people within her community who grew up with the same dream. Soon a drummer, a saxophone player, and a singer all come together to play in Violet’s band. Floating on Mama’s Song/Flotando en la canción de mamá by Laura Lacámara* and illustrated by Yuyi Morales*

proud of her mask. But after losing her mask again, Lucía learns the value of both her sister’s friendship and her mended mask. Read along as Gemma becomes a hero in her own right, with the help of her big sister.

In this bilingual picture book, Anita’s mama sings such beautiful, happy songs that something magical happens: everyone who hears her music, from Anita and her little brother to the neighbor’s animals, float high above the ground. But when Grandma finds out, she wants mama to stop singing! Anita must find a way to

reunite her family in song.

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Luna’s Yum Yum Dim Sum by Natasha Yim* and illustrated by Violet Kim*

The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez*

It’s Luna’s birthday and her family is celebrating in a restaurant. But when there is just one half of a dumpling left, both of her brothers want it, as does Luna. Luckily, she uses her math skills to come up with a creative and equitable solution that brings the

Based on the familiar tale of “The Little Red Hen,” Ruby’s story centers on building a play fort. Every time she asks her brothers for help, they refuse. So she engages the help of the grown-ups in her family and uses her own planning and building skills to create a terrific fort that impresses her brothers.

family together.

When Julia Danced Bomba/Cuando Julia bailabla bomba by Raquel M. Ortiz* and illustrated by Flor de Vita*

Astronaut Annie by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Nicole Tadgell*

Afro-Puerto Rican dance traditions are celebrated through one young girl’s breakthrough moment with bomba—as she learns to interpret the music and connect the patterns she hears in the music that the drummer plays with her dance. With every twirl and step, she becomes more immersed in her culture and community.

As Annie prepares for Career Day, her parents and grandparents tell her about their own dream careers and give her items that represent them. When the time comes for Annie to reveal what she wants to be, she finds a way to carry the dreams of her family with her.

It’s a Girl Thing! Smart, Fierce, and Leading the Way by Pri Ferrari*

Written and Drawn by Henrietta by Liniers*

A well-known Argentinian cartoonist used his own daughters as the inspiration for this funny, charming story about a girl who makes her alter ego the brave hero of the stories that she writes and draws. Along the way, Henrietta researches details to include in her story and carefully designs furniture and special hats to suit her characters, advancing the plot of her story.

What do girls like to do, and what can they be? It’s a Girl Thing! offers a wide range of answers to these questions! Simple text and vibrant illustrations will help readers imagine taking on all kinds of careers and adventures in this playful book.

Yasmin the Builder by Saadia Faruqi* and illustrated by Hatem Aly*

Yasmin’s class is making a whole miniature city! While everyone else seems to pin down a project with ease, Yasmin struggles. Should she build a roller coaster or a zoo? Maybe an apartment building? Nothing seems to be good enough. But she persists, and inspiration strikes in an unexpected way.

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Layla and the Bots: Built for Speed by Vicky Fang* and illustrated by Christine Nishiyama

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Zoey and Sassafras: Monsters and Mold by Asia Citro and illustrated by Marion Lindsay

Layla and her robots share a talent for music and engineering—which allows Layla to use her creativity and skills to collaborate with her robots and a friend named Tina to figure out how to build the perfect go-cart that will allow Tina, who uses a wheelchair, to participate in a race.

In this fantasy, when injured magical animals need help, Zoey’s mom—who is a vet—and Zoey—who, like her mother, has the rare ability to see these creatures—use the scientific method to observe their patients, test hypotheses, and then treat their patients’ ills. If one treatment fails, it’s on to the next one. This chapter book combines fantasy with the application

Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds

Marisol’s favorite thing to do is paint, so she jumps at the chance to help with a school mural. But when she’s tasked with painting the sky without blue paint, she’s stumped. How can the sky be anything but blue? She finds a new way of thinking about the

of the scientific method in action.

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Lia & Luís: Who Has More? by Ana Crespo* and illustrated by Giovana Medeiros* When twins Lia and Luís each choose a different bag of snacks, they

sky and finds her answer on her bus ride home as she observes the pinks, oranges, wisps of white, and more that make up the sky’s color. The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Daniel Rieley A clever narrative told in rhyme

disagree about who has more. Can Lia use her math skills—and a little sharing—to convince her brother to see things in a new way? This playful book explores measurement,

introduces how a young girl fulfilled her dream to become a doctor. As an adult, through her pioneering work, Dr. Patricia Bath thought beyond the

counting, and estimation and measurement tools. This book features Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian-Portuguese words.

treatments doctors prescribed to create new practices, including innovative laser surgery techniques that have saved and restored eyesight to people all over the world.

I Am Enough by Grace Byers* and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo*

This empowering picture book is an ode to having the confidence to love who you are, respect others, be kind to one another, and to envision what every child can become, laying a foundation for encouraging each child to explore new ideas and new

challenges—important skills that link to every aspect of imagining new possibilities.

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GRADE 2 BOOKS

This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction, poetry, and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. By fostering a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds will benefit as they build respect and understanding. Your Grade 2 library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles listed below. †

Sofia Martinez: My Family Adventure by Jacqueline Jules and illustrated by Kim Smith

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Sofia wants nothing more than to stand out from the crowd, but that’s hard to do when she looks so much like her two sisters, Elena and Luisa. Wanting

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Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper* and illustrated by Kenard Pak*

to see if anyone will notice, Sofia switches the pictures around in their labeled picture frames on the piano and consistently draws attention to the pictures. When no one notices, Sofia must find a different way to stand out. What Will You Be? by Yamile Saied Méndez* and illustrated by Kate Alizadeh*

The morning after a blizzard, Lina ventures out into the snowy city for a visit with her grandmother Sitti to

When the world grows quiet, we learn to listen.

Cathy Camper is the author of the Lowriders in Space graphic novel series. She is a founding member of the Portland Women of Color Zine Collective, and she loves making stuffed grape leaves like her Lebanese grandma did—with family and friends. Cathy also works as an outreach librarian, serving schools and kids grades K–12. Visit her online at cathycamper.com. Kenard Pak is a picture book and book cover illustrator. He’s illus- trated several children’s books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray and The Dinner That Cooked Itself by J. C. Hsyu. He is the author/illustrator of Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter . He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their cat. Visit him online at pandagun.com.

14/12/21 10:59 AM do something they love to do together: cook. Sitti has limited eyesight and as Lina makes her way to Sitti’s building, she listens to the sounds around her and wonders if these sounds are ways in which her grandmother now experiences snow. Lina and Sitti connect with each other and to the world around them through what they hear and what they do. The author’s use of language also helps readers feel they are right there alongside Lina experiencing this special day.

When sitting in class one day, a young girl is asked a simple yet inevitable question: What will you be when you grow up? At first, she thinks of silly answers, but she can’t figure out what she really wants to

King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring by Dori Hillestad Butler and illustrated by Nancy Meyers

do. With her abuela’s help, she learns the real answer to the question: everything. She dreams about all the things she could become, each one blending into the next. She really can be anything so long as she puts her mind to it!

It’s a snow day, and King and Kayla play with their friend Asia outside. When they all go inside to warm up, Asia realizes she’s missing her grandmother’s gold ring! Now Kayla and her dog King are on the case to find this precious family heirloom.

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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee* and illustrated by Dung Ho* Mindy and her dad are trying to get settled into their new life in Florida. Although she has always wanted a dog, her family has never had the space for it back in California, so now Mindy is working extra hard to prove to her dad that she is ready for one! As part of this “proof,” Mindy and her new friend Sally start a business at school selling seaweed to raise money for taking care of a dog.

More than Peach is the true story of a young girl, Bellen, who advocated for embracing diversity, even in the things that seem small. Bellen realized that her classmates kept calling the “peach” colored crayon the “skin color” crayon, which sparked an idea: there are way

more skin tones than just peach, and they are all equally beautiful, so why not try to get crayons that match more skin colors? And so she did!

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GRADE 2 BOOKS

Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! by Kara West and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez* Mia Mayhem is getting ready for

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Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell* and illustrated by Natasha Donovan*

superhero school when her cat, Chaos, needs to be taken to the vet for cleaning. As the two make their way back from the vet to the school, Mia realizes that a pack of pageant dogs from the vet is following them! The dogs end up in trouble during Mia’s flying training, and she has to work with another classmate, Penn, to get

Mary Golda Ross soared beyond what others thought she was capable of in what were considered “men’s fields” at

y Golda Ross worked on many classified projects as entieth-century aerospace engineer—and much of she did remains a secret to this day. Yet her work of tremendous importance to the US space program, he broke barriers as a Cherokee woman in a male- nated field. Discover the story of how a math-loving girl northeast Oklahoma blazed a trail for herself and others, ing on traditional Cherokee values throughout her career. engrossing prose and striking illustrations, acclaimed okee author Traci Sorell and award-winning Métis rator Natasha Donovan present a compelling portrait of fe and work of Mary Golda Ross.

Illustrations by NATASHA DONOVAN the time, such as math and science. Mary would not back down—not when she was the only woman in her classes, or when men refused to interact with her. She let her intellect pave her way in STEAM. This amazing work ethic and determination made her one of the first female engineers in America. TRACI SORELL 24/11/21 6:07 PM

them to safety AND back home—except Penn doesn’t seem to want to work together at all! Mia must find a way to work with Penn before the dogs miss their big pageant.

Fearless Mary by Tami Charles* and illustrated by Claire Almon

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The American West was no match for Mary Fields. As a Black woman in the 1800s, Mary challenged the assumptions of cowboys in the western United States by applying to become a stagecoach driver to deliver the mail. But Mary was determined and worked hard to be the best. Though the odds

her a legend. r a trailblazer. er…Fearless!

Cece Loves Science by Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes and illustrated by Vashti Harrison*

Cece is curious and always bursting with questions. Cece and classmate Isaac team up and thoughtfully brainstorm ideas for the best question to investigate and explore for their class science project. Once they have

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were against her—she was in her sixties—Mary was the fastest to hitch a team of six horses, beating out other cowboys vying for the job. Even though the job was hard and dangerous, as she battled the weather, rough terrain, and wild animals, Mary always delivered the mail. Her courage and skill paved the way for women and Black people to join the postal service.

decided, they use the scientific method to experiment, collect

information, and analyze their findings. Finally, the two friends have the answer to their question, “Do dogs eat vegetables?” and are eager to share their findings with their classroom community. But when Cece thinks “outside the box,” she knows there is one more question to ask and answer. Bird Count by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman For the New England Christmas

I Am Sonia Sotomayor by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Sonia Sotomayor became the first Hispanic and third female judge sworn in to become a Supreme Court justice, but she had many barriers on her journey to get there. Growing up in the South Bronx, Sonia had to face many obstacles that came with being

Season Bird Count, young Ava and her mother prepare to be the best “citizen scientists” they can be. With the help of their team leader, Big Al, they observe, learn about, and record the tally of all the birds they

from a poor family. She worked hard and pushed herself beyond what even she thought she was capable of to become a role model for all the Black and Brown children she had come to represent.

see as a community.

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My Name Is Celia/Me llamo Celia by Monica Brown* and illustrated by Rafael López*

What If… by Samantha Berger and illustrated by Mike Curato* This beautiful picture book

This bilingual book reveals how Celia Cruz broke the color barrier to become the most famous Cuban singer of her time and had great success in the United States and around the world as well. An inspiring story about sharing culture.

celebrates art, storytelling, and imagination through one girl’s determination to express her ideas. She wonders how she will tell her stories without her trusty pencil. A simple question that begins with “What if ...” leads her on a journey

Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson*

of artistic discovery. Colorful mixed-media illustrations prompt readers to explore what the girl could imagine and use to tell her stories. The rhyming text leads the girl to conclude that “there is always a story to seek and to find,” and that she would always create them. Dara’s Clever Trap by Liz Flanagan and illustrated by Martina Peluso In this version of a Cambodian

The true story of Ojibwe Nokomis (grandmother) Josephine Mandamin, who walks to raise awareness of our need to protect water for future generations and for all life on the

planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth in her community, have walked the perimeter of the Great Lakes and along the banks of numerous rivers and lakes.

traditional tale, it takes technology and ingenuity, rather than magic, to save the day. A princess uses her talent as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband in this lively retelling written in chapter book form.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown* and illustrated by John Parra*

This biography of the famous artist emphasizes her connection not only with her culture but with the animals she observed, painted, and kept as pets and support animals and how she portrayed these animals—and herself—in her artwork.

Mia Mayhem Steals the Show! by Kara West and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez*

When Mia and her best friend Eddie’s regular school announces they are putting on a play about superheroes, the pair are more than eager to join—and Mia sets her eye on the leading role. After all, who could play a superhero better than a superhero? But instead of the leading role, Mia is asked to play a tree! Still, she keeps

showing up for practice, helps others rehearse their lines, and eventually discovers that her dedication will help save the day.

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The Girl with a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Daniel Rieley

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The Flying Girl by Margarita Engle* and illustrated by Sara Palacios* This picture book biography, filled with soaring words and buoyant

After touring a submarine, a young Raye Montague became fascinated with the idea of making submarines herself. But in the 1940s and 50s, there were few Black engineers and even fewer female engineers. Through it all, the talented

illustrations, tells the inspiring true story of New Jersey teen Aída de Acosta, who in 1903 worked to learn how to fly and become the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft, despite the challenges.

mathematician never lost sight of her goal, finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who went from working as a clerk to leading a team that changed the course of ship design forever.

When I Grow Up: Misty Copeland by Lexi Ryals and illustrated by Erwin Madrid*

The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Sink or Swim by Judy Katschke

Misty Copeland is one of the most well-known dancers in the world and the first Black principal ballerina, but her rise to the top wasn’t easy. Through her many obstacles, she persevered and made her way in the sea of more advantaged dancers. This biography introduces this famous ballerina and explains how she achieved her goals.

In this chapter book, Wanda uses her curiosity to ask questions and look for answers when the class takes a field trip beneath the sea and sets out to rescue an endangered shark. Wanda is determined for the rescue to be a success even if she must get creative to do it—and so she comes up with an incredible plan.

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The Rainbow Mystery by Jennifer Dussling and illustrated by Barry Gott

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Annie convinces her friend Mike to help her investigate the mysterious rainbows that appear on the wall in her house. The two use their research skills and scientific thinking and what they discover about prisms to figure out why they are seeing rainbows at certain times and in certain places—and to predict where they may see the rainbows next.

Shark Lady by Jess Keating and illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns This biography of Japanese

American zoologist Eugenie Clark traces her life and career from her childhood visits to an aquarium to her influential career studying sharks. Despite being discouraged as a student from entering the field of

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zoology because she was a woman, she continued her studies and went on to do brilliant research satisfying her endless curiosity. This friendly text by a zoologist is accompanied by bright, engaging illustrations that depict Clark’s bold mission: to help people understand that sharks are beautiful, intelligent creatures.

This biography of Zaha Hadid pairs beautiful illustrations of Zaha’s buildings with descriptive text that outlines her journey from her childhood in Iraq to her position as a world-renowned innovative architect. After studying in London, Zaha began to design extraordinary

buildings that people thought were impossible to build. But Zaha persevered, continuing to think outside the box with her designs, and became an architect with a global legacy whose building will enrich the lives of generations to come.

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GRADE 3 BOOKS

This Rising Voices Library offers empowering and engaging fiction and informational texts that celebrate girls of color. By fostering a classroom community that supports positive representation and equity, children of all backgrounds will benefit as they read and discuss these books. Your Grade 3 library includes 50 books in all: two copies of each theme’s anchor text, plus two copies of each of the additional titles listed below. †

She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribe Leader by J. G. Annino and illustrated by Lisa Desimini

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Betty Mae Jumper became one of the first female elected tribe leaders, despite her mixed heritage. As a young child navigating two cultures, Betty Mae took solace in reading and writing. Ultimately, her love of

Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley* and illustrated by Tara Audibert*

Jo Jo is both the main character and the narrator in this appealing chapter book. She knows her #1 best friend (her cat, Mimi) will never abandon her, but recently her #2 best friend, her classmate Fern, has been eating lunch with other students in Jo Jo’s class. Convinced she needs more friends “just in case,” Jo Jo sets out with the best

words and knowledge would lead Betty back to her people. Through sheer will and determination, she made a place for herself and became a voice for others.

Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson* and illustrated by Nina Mata*

Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means “king,” and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, and to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. That means some changes, like

intentions to impress her classmates and be friendly to everyone. This book invites readers to embrace their authentic selves through Jo Jo and her relatable activities. Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes* and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie* Dyamonde Daniel just moved to a new town, but where others may be

nervous, Dyamonde just jumps right in. Which is why she doesn’t understand the other new kid, Free. He keeps to himself and rudely rejects anyone who tries to talk to him. Despite their differences, Dyamonde is determined to get to the bottom of Free’s grouchy

moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shines.

behavior, and possibly even make a new friend.

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Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge by Lyla Lee* and illustrated by Dung Ho*

The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Frank Morrison*

Mindy Kim has a passion for all kinds of food, so when a local pizza place is giving away unlimited pizza for a year, she’s more than excited! However, there is one catch: Mindy and her father must win their trivia competition. While Mindy is sure she can win with her father by her side, her dad is not as sure. There must be some way they can win!

Mindy and her dad can’t wait to ompete in her school’s annual family trivia night! big prize? A year of FREE PIZZA! And she gets on a team with her best friend, Sally, and her ly. Her dad thinks they should just make sure they oing two things: 1. TRYING THEIR BEST 2. HAVING FUN! Mindy wants to take home the big—and ious!—prize, even if some of the questions are tle trickier than she thought. With the help iends, can Mindy, Dad, and the rest of Team mingo come out on top?

In this historical fiction story, all the kids in Clarksville look up to track star Wilma Rudolph, an Olympic gold medalist from their hometown, but none more than Alta. She’ll tell everyone that she’s the “quickest kid in Clarksville”—that is, until another girl challenges her spot. But after the two

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race each other, and the big parade welcoming Wilma back starts, they realize they can work together, just like Wilma and her Olympic teammates.

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