Diversity Book List 2016-2017 Gr. 5-6

Fiction

Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker The War That Saved My Life Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015. This is the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of a girl who endures a crippling clubfoot. Ada and her brother are evacuated to the country from London during World War II; Ada finds acceptance, love, and ultimately a new life. Chmakova, Svetlana Awkward Yen Press, 2015. Penelope Torres deals with being the new kid in a very diverse middle school.This is a great graphic novel about friendship. Frazier, Sundee Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire Arthur A. Levine Books, 2016. Fifth grader Cleo, changes her initials to spell CEO as she embraces her passion for entrepreneurship while balancing her friendships and dealing with her feelings about being adopted. Gemeinhart, Dan The Honest Truth Scholastic, 2015. In this realistic novel that incorporates haiku, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to climb a mountain before he dies of cancer. His friend Jessie, as well as others who meet him, must decide whether to reveal his plan. Gino, Alex George Scholastic,2015. George is convinced that her identity as a girl will become apparent to her mom and others when she steals the role of Charlotte in the school play with the help of her best friend, Kelly. Marshall, Joseph In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse Amulet Books, 2015. Jimmy McClean accompanies his grandfather on a journey to embrace his Lakota heritage while learning about important sites in the life of Lakota leader Tasunke Witco, Crazy Horse. Resau, Laura The Lightning Queen Scholastic, 2015. Inspired by true stories of rural Mexico,this is a story of a cross-cultural, generation-spanning and life-changing friendship between Esma, a Rom girl, and Teo, a Mixtec Indian boy.

Diversity Book List 2016-2017 Gr. 5-6 Fiction Continued Robertson, Robbie Hiawatha and the Peacemaker Harry N. Abrams, 2015. The Hiawatha story, as told by musical artist Robbie Robertson, who is of Mohawk and Cayuga heritage, describes how Hiawatha was chosen by the Peacemaker, a spiritual leader, to unite the warring nations of the Iroquois people. Robinson, Sharon The Hero Two Doors Down Scholastic, 2016. Inspired by true events and written by Robinson's daughter, this is the story of a young Steve Satlow and Jackie Robinson after Jackie's family moves into a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn in 1948. Senzai, N. H. Saving Kabul Corner Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014. Ariana joins forces with her family and friends to uncover a mystery that unfolds when a new Afghani grocery store opens next to her family's own store.

Poetry Derby, Sally Jump Back Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar Candlewick,2015. Through 25 poems, reader's journey through the life of Paul Laurence Dunbar and the ways his life is reflected in his poetry. Hopkins, Lee Bennett Amazing Places Lee and Low, 2015. Amazing Places is a selection of poems that celebrate diverse places in the United States including San Francisco's Chinatown, Denali National Park and the Oneida National Museum. Orgill, Roxane Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph Candlewick Press, 2016. In 1958, Esquire magazine set out to capture as many jazz musicians in one photograph as possible. This book of poetry commemorates that day of exuberance, joy, jazz and poetry in Harlem. Tate, Don Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton Peachtree Publishers, 2015. This book is the story of a slave, turned first-published African-American poet, George Moses Horton, told through poems and historical narrative in this picture book biography. Taylor, Charlotte Phillis Wheatley: Colonial African-American Poet Enslow Publishing, 2016. This book introduces readers to the life and work of prolific poet Phillis Wheatley.

Diversity Book List 2016-2017 Gr. 5-6 Informational Text Benson, Kathleen Draw What You See: The Life and Art of Benny Andrews Clarion Books, 2015. This is the story of one of the most influential painters of all times, chronicling his difficult childhood growing up as the son of sharecroppers, through his art education in Chicago and notoriety across the United States. Glasser, Judith Learning to Be Kind and Understand Differences: Empathy Skills for Kids with AD/HD Magination Press, 2015. Students with diverse learning needs are encouraged to use the passages, prompts and exercises to help them reflect on their own social interaction and perspectives of others. Herrera, Juan Felipe Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes Carolrhoda Books, 2014. Herrera has crafted a showcase of twenty famous Latino men and women through timelines, text, illustrations, quotes and biographical profiles. Nelson, S. D. Sitting Bull Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015. Sitting Bull is a beautifully illustrated biography told in the first person. The author is a member of the Sioux Nation in the Dakotas. Philip, Aaron with Tonya Bolden This Kid Can Fly: It's About Ability (Not Disability) Balzer + Bray, 2016. Readers will enjoy this hope-inspiring, positive memoir from a fourteen-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who was born in Antigua, but moved to New York City for medical care. Poole, Hilary W. Autism Spectrum Disorders Mason Crest,2016. This is an informational text about autism spectrum disorders, including symptoms and the challenges faced by people with ASD, an accessible and understandable book.

Diversity Book List 2016-2017 Gr. 5-6 Informational Text Continued

Powell, Patricia Hruby Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker Chronicle Books, 2014. Josephine is a picture book biography written in verse, enchanting readers with stories of Josephine Baker's dynamic style, vocal talent and inner strength. Tate, Nikki Take Shelter: At Home Around the World Orca Books, 2014. Take Shelter is a global tour of different types of homes including underground homes, Space Station homes, homes on the water and yurts. Throp, Claire Malala Yousafzai Heinemann-Raintree, 2016. This book is a short biography of brave, yet humble, Malala Yousafzai, famous champion of girls' and boys' rights to education throughout the world. Tonatiuh, Duncan Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015. Funny Bones is an illustrated biography of Mexican printer and artist Jose Guadalupe Posada, best known as the creator of calaveras, meaningful symbols of the Day of the Dead celebrations.