Here is complied list of must have books for your classroom library. Some of these I have and love and some are new and I look forward to reading them next year.
Mae Among the Stars By Roda Ahmed
An inspiring picture book that shares the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.
Beautiful By Stacy McAnulty
This book breaks barriers by showing a girl’s true beauty. Some include splashing in mud, conducting science experiments, and playing with bugs. This story encourages girls to embrace their true self.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao By Kat Zhang
This story tell about Amy Wu, a funny and determined little girl, who makes it her goal to create the perfect bao with her family. This book teaches growth mindset and the importance of family tradition.
Jabari Jumps By Gaia Cornwall
Determined Jabari has finished his swim lessons and is now ready to jump off the diving board. He and his father plan his perfect jump before climbing up the steps. This books talks about overcoming ones fears and accomplishing goals.
Hair Love By Matthew A. Cherry
This story is about a father’s love for his daughter and his goal to give Zuri a hairstyle for an extra special occasion. This story teaches self-love.
Pink Is For Boys By Robb Pearlman
This colorful picture book breaks down the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow.
Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World By Vashti Harrison
This book tells the true stories of 35 women creators. Your class will meet Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu.
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
“There will be times when you walk into a room and no one will be quite like you”- This story is about celebrating differences.
Just Ask By Sonia Sotomayor
Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns how her name embodies all the wonderful people in her family.
These are just a few of some of my favorites! More will be added soon! 🙂
