Book of the Month
We Are Here
By Tami Charles
We Are Here
February Book of the Month
By Tami Charles
Summary:
Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph. Tami Charles shares the beauty and excellence in the history of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come.
A Sweet Smell of Roses
By Angela Johnson
A Sweet Smell of Roses
Our January Book of the Month
By Angela Johnson
Summary:
This book tells the journey of two young girls joining a march in their community that is led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As the girls return home following the speech, they are inspired to fight for freedom and justice.
I Walk With Vanessa
By Kerascoet
I Walk With Vanessa
Our December Book of the Month
By Kerascoet
Summary: The story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
By Joanna Ho
Eyes That Speak to the Stars
Our November Book of the Month
Joanna Ho
Summary
When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, a young boy turns to his family for comfort. His father reassures him that his eyes are wonderful because they rise in the direction of the sky. The young boy realizes that his eyes are part of his identity because it's’ the same as his family members.
Paletero Man
By Lucky Diaz
Paletero Man
Our October Book of the Month
Paletero Man
A truly refreshing picture book about the true meaning of being part of a community. Follow Paletero José’s call and rush along with our narrator as he passes through his vibrant and busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he arrives, our narrator’s pockets are empty! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.