Beloved Children’s Books

Memoirs of a Parrot by: Devin Scillian 11.03.2021 10:40 ↓

Brock the parrot lived in Wilbur‘s pet shop until he was purchased by a man named Todd. Brock is a brilliant, but stubborn, parrot and needed the right motivation to show off his true talent and learn to appreciate Todd.

Memoirs of a Hamster by: Devin Scillian 10.03.2021 11:04 ↓

Seymour the hamster had a perfect life until Pearl, the cat, put some ideas in his head about all of the things he was missing out on.

Memoirs of a Goldfish by: Devin Scillian 09.03.2021 7:59 ↓

The goldfish was happy until his tank became crowded with unwanted visitors.

No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou by: Rhonda Gowler Greene 08.03.2021 10:12 ↓

According to Pirate Pete’s treasure map, the treasure is located in the library and he will do whatever it takes to find it.

Eight Days Gone by: Linda McReynolds 07.03.2021 3:58 ↓

This is a story about the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Suki’s Kimono by: Chieri Uegaki 06.03.2021 9:36 ↓

This is a story about a young lady that marches to the beat of her own drum and is confident in who she is.

Lester’s Dreadful Sweaters by: K. G. Campbell 05.03.2021 9:32 ↓

Cousin Clara comes to live with Lester and she knits him quite a few curious-looking sweaters.

Going Up! By: Sherry J. Lee 04.03.2021 5:06 ↓

This is a cute story about a family that was invited to a birthday party. As they go up in the elevator, they stop on each floor and invite on another family.

The Pout-Pout Fish by: Deborah Diesen 03.03.2021 6:03 ↓

The pout-pout fish swims along as he meets with friends about being glum, but eventually discovers that he may have had the wrong outlook on life.

There’s A Wocket In My Pocket by: Dr. Seuss 02.03.2021 5:02 ↓

Nonsensical story about a house full of strange creatures.

In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by: Marion Dane Bauer 01.03.2021 4:08 ↓

The story is about winter giving way to spring, personified by a lion and a lamb.

A Ride To Remember, A Civil Rights Story by: Sharon Langley and Amy Nathan 28.02.2021 14:35 ↓

The story is about Sharon Langley’s childhood and how her first ride on a carousel was a huge movement for the civil rights of all people.

Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins by: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 27.02.2021 12:52 ↓

Clara Luper inspired her students to fight against segregation without violence.

When Rosa Parks Went Fishing by: Rachel Ruiz 26.02.2021 9:05 ↓

This is a story about Rosa Parks’s childhood that shaped her into the civil rights activist that she later became.

Bread For Words: A Fredrick Douglass Story by: Shana Keller 25.02.2021 9:12 ↓

This is a biography of real life experiences from Frederick Douglass his childhood. It chronicles how, as a slave, he bartered to learning how to read and write.

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Aretha Franklin by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 24.02.2021 5:32 ↓

Aretha Franklin, ‘The Queen of Soul’ was born to sing and her voice moved the hearts of all who heard her.

Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged by: Jody Nyasha Warner 23.02.2021 5:52 ↓

Viola Desmond was against segregation and sat down for her rights.

Freedom in Congo Square by: Carole Boston Weatherford 22.02.2021 4:24 ↓

Enslaved people were forced to labor six days a week, but on Sundays they would gather in Congo Square; free from oppression.

My Uncle Martin’s Words for America by: Angela Farris Watkins, PhD 20.02.2021 9:39 ↓

The inspirational story of Martin Luther King Jr.c told for his niece’s perspective.

The 5 O’Clock Band by: Troy Andrews 19.02.2021 10:13 ↓

Shorty missed rehearsal and felt like he let everyone down. As he searches for his band, he asks serious questions about being a great leader.

Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe by: Deborah Bulmenthal 18.02.2021 7:17 ↓

Little-known fashion designer Ann Cole Lowe overcame adversity to pursue her passions and create beautiful gowns for influential people.

The Book Itch Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore by: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 17.02.2021 11:54 ↓

In the 1930’s, Lewis’s dad had an itch to start and bookstore in Harlem.

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Josephine Baker by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 16.02.2021 4:49 ↓

An incredible story about the life of Josephine Baker; a world famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent.

Let Freedom Sing by: Vanessa Newton 15.02.2021 4:31 ↓

A short overview of a few important moments of Black History.

I Am Love, A Book of Compassion by: Susan Verde 14.02.2021 3:40 ↓

In the story, we explore what love is and how we can show it to others and ourselves.