Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
Hopkinson chronicles the construction of the Empire State building through the eyes of a young boy.
The Song of the Coqui
Nicholasa Mohr
A lyrical and dramatic retelling of three animal stories that come from the rich heritage of Puerto Rican folklore.
The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico
Edwin Fontanez
An entertaining tool for discovering Puerto Rico's rich vejigante tradition - beautiful coloring activities and informative historical notes illuminate the style and symbolism of Puerto Rico's folk festivals.
There Once Was A Sky Full of Stars
Bob Crelin
Pre-School,Early Elementary School,Late Elementary School,Middle School
A lyrical reminiscence for the time before electrical illumination made the natural beauty of the night sky so hard to see.
When Clay Sings
Byrd Baylor
Baylor uses prose-poetry to tell the story behind the broken clay pots scattered across the southwestern hillsides.
Working Cotton
Sherley Anne Williams
A poetic look at life as a young cotton field laborer.
Yankee Doodle America
Beginning with the Stamp Act that angered the patriots, readers meet George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other historical figures, and learn about the documents and battles that kept the fight for freedom alive. Each striking illustration introduces readers to the people, places, and events
The Bracelet
Yoshiko Uchida
Emi, a young Japanese American, realizes that although she is forced to leave her home and school, she will always have the memories of her friends in her heart.
When John and Caroline Lived in the White House
Laurie Coulter
A photo-essay of the Kennedy children's lives in the White House.
When Marian Sang
A picture book that tells the story of Marian Anderson, including the successes and challenges she found in the United States and abroad.