Picture Books
The most beautiful thing
Kao Kalia Yang
ON ORDER BOOK
Read Woke, Diverse Characters, Picture Books
"Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"--
We are water protectors
Carole Lindstrom
jE Lindstro
Read Woke, Diverse Characters, Picture Books
Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.
Wow. Images and text combine here to give a wonderfully powerful message, I could gush for days about how beautiful and important this book is. Read it already! -Casey
My best friend
Julie Fogliano
jE Fogliano
Read Woke, Picture Books
Two girls quickly become best friends, even before they learn one another's names.--
I love this picture book all about the innocence and joy of childhood friendship! -Casey
Dreamers
Yuyi Morales
jE Morales
Read Woke, Picture Books
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
If you haven't read this masterpiece by Yuyi Morales yet, now is definitely the time! -Casey
Like the moon loves the sky
Hena Khan
jE Khan
Read Woke, Diverse Characters, Picture Books
Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.
This incredible picture book was inspired by the Quran, and celebrates the love between mothers and daughters. -Casey
Lines
Suzy Lee
jE Lee
Read Woke, Picture Books
In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there.
Suzy's wordless picture books are delightful. This one gets me in the mood for the upcoming winter! -Casey
A hat for Mrs. Goldman : a story about knitting and love
Michelle Edwards
jE Edwards
Read Woke, Picture Books
Sophia knits a special hat for her elderly neighbor and knitting teacher, Mrs. Goldman.
This story is so sweet and the author is local! If you haven't read this one yet, I highly recommend it. -Casey
Lift
Minh Lê
jE Le
Read Woke, Diverse Characters, Picture Books, Graphic Novels
From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring.
DING! ---Looking for a lift?--- -Casey
Jingle dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith
jE Smith
Read Woke, Picture Books
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Added by Casey
I cannot wait to see this one when it gets in! -Casey