Picture Books
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"--
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
The forever sky
Thomas D. Peacock
jE Peacock
Read Woke, Picture Books
Two young Ojibwe brothers, Niigaanii and Bineshiinh, look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle and some of their own making, as they remember their grandmother.
Added by Casey
You hold me up
Monique Gray Smith
eBOOK
Read Woke, Picture Books
An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
Added by Casey
The good luck cat
Joy Harjo
jE Harjo
Read Woke, Picture Books, Animals
Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.
This is US Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo's, only picture book, and it is lovely. -Casey
If you haven't read this masterpiece by Yuyi Morales yet, now is definitely the time! -Casey