Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.
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all are Welcome by alexandra penfold preK-grade 3 This picture book celebrates diversity in a classroom by walking readers through a day at school. Students of all races and religions arrive, many wearing hijabs, yarmulkes, and patkas. They learn to celebrate each other's differences and play alongside one another. Ben's adventures: Day at the Beach by elizabeth gerlach preK- 3 Ben's Adventures was inspired by the author's son Benjamin who had cerebral palsy. In writing it, Gerlach wanted to show that all kids are capable and able to do great (or even simple) things. She hopes this book can begin to break the barriers and show that kids are just kids. sulwe by lupita nyong'o preK-3 From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, a powerful, and heartwarming picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. the Invisible Boy by trudy ludwig K-3 A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. all the Way to the top: How one girl's Fight for americans with Disabilities changed everything by annette Bay pimentel preK-grade 3 Jennifer Keelan never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. She was determined to make a change◦even if she was just a kid. Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to help make sure the Americans with Disabilities Act would pass. separate is never equal by Duncan tonatiuh grades 1-4 Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools. Discover their incredible story in this award-winning picture book. the Witch Boy by Molly ostertag grades 3 and up In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted … and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. March, Books 1-3 by John lewis graphic novel grade 4 and up Discover the inside story of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of one of its most iconic figures, Congressman John Lewis. March is the award-winning, #1 bestselling graphic novel trilogy recounting his life in the movement. the lions of little rock by Kristin levine grade 5 and up As twelve-year-old Marlee starts middle school in 1958 Little Rock, it feels like her whole world is falling apart. Until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is everything Marlee wishes she could be: she's brave, brash and always knows the right thing to say. And to stay friends, Marlee and Liz are even willing to take on segregation and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families. stamped: racism, antiracism, and you by Jason reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi grade 5 and up This book shines a light on the many forms of racist ideas—and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives. This month's reading list is brought to you by the pea ridge community library, "a small but spunky library in Pea Ridge that loves to serve and educate our community." 801 n. curtis ave • pea ridge, ar 72751 479-451-8442 • library@cityofpearidge.com For more information, visit www.pearidgecommunitylibrary.org Books about 44 • January 2021 • www.officialKidsMag.com