After summer, it becomes difficult to send children to school. Heck, it might be hard for you too. A last minute scramble to get to Target and Walmart for supplies matching the list I just received the day before. For some reason, your child seemed to have grown taller over the summer, so the expense you need to invest in school uniforms or buy new clothes.
We may not have the answers to everything plaguing you at this moment – take a deep breath – a good way to prepare young brains for class discussions and homework is to encourage children to read. To that end, here are five of my favorite books to help young minds head back to school this fall.
“If you read this” Kellyn Getten | | “We Were The Fire: Birmingham 1963” Sherria P. Moses | | “Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging” Pauline David Sachs | | “Kindergarten Queen” Derrick Burns | | “My Little Golden Book About” Misty Copeland Shelly L. Smith
“If You Read This” by Kellyn Gutten
Acclaimed author of “When Life Gives You Mangos”, Kellyn Gettenis back with a book for young adults, If You Read This. The story is told against a vivid and detailed Caribbean backdrop with characters emerging from the pages. On her 12th birthday, Bree receives a series of letters from his late mother. This letter takes Bree on a treasure hunt. The letter leads to his discovered memory and a surprise that changes his life. This delightful book will keep young readers completely engrossed.
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“We Were The Fire: Birmingham 1963” Sherria P. Moses
History is not always beautiful, but it must always be told. As a poet, producer and writer, Sherria P. MosesWe Were The Fire: Birmingham 1963 is a work of fiction that beautifully captures the fears and hopes of Rufus growing up in the isolated city of Birmingham, Alabama in the early 1960s. As the city is ravaged by racial violence and adults fear protests will threaten their livelihoods, Rufus and his friends fearlessly organize a demonstration. This inspiring book gives us a glimpse of what a few young black men look like when they stand on the right side of history.
“Everything in its place: A Story of Books and Belonging” by Pauline David Sachs
If you have a child who loves to read, Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging Pauline David Sachs It will delight your child. It tells the story of Nicky who uses the local library as a safe haven. With temporary closure, Nicky must face her fears and accept that being different doesn’t mean she has to endure a lonely life.
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“Kindergarten Queen” Derrick Burns
Confidence is hard to come by as an adult, but for kindergarten freshman MJ, wearing her mom’s special tiara on her first day of school is the cape she needs to face the challenges ahead. It’s likeIf you’ve ever felt the excitement and anxiety of the first day of school, MJ’s kindness and the sweetness of his story Derrick BurnsThe new picture book “Queen of Kindergarten” will touch your heart.
“My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland” by Shelly L. Smith
The Little Golden Book series has been around for over 75 years. “About My Little Golden Book” Misty Copeland‘ was released earlier this year, so its importance outweighs the timing. Author Shelley L. Smith’s interpretation of the story of Misty Copeland as the first black principal in the history of American Ballet Theater as his dancer speaks to the possibility of achieving a seemingly unattainable goal. It wasn’t until she was nearly thirteen that Copeland began dancing, leaving young readers with a haunting reminder that they should never stop believing in her dreams.
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