Published by Harry N. Abrams Summary: Manoel dos Reis Machado, a.k.a. Bimba, loved capoeira, a sport involving martial arts-like moves done to musical accompaniment. Involving
Published by Harry N. Abrams Summary: “Don’t put a goat in overalls. Really. I mean it. They tend to eat their overalls. Trust me. I’ve
Published by HarperCollins Summary: Jennifer Jones fell in love with dance in her first class at age nine. Dance was a way to express herself
Eclipse by Andy Rash (Scholastic Press, 40 pages, ages 4-8). ”Two months ago, I learned there would be a total solar eclipse,” the narrator begins. ”A month
Published by Wide Eyed Editions Summary: It all began in 1906 when Theodore Roosevelt made Devil’s Tower in Wyoming a National Monument. Now there are
Jimmy’s Rhythm and Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin by Michelle Meadows, illustrated by Jamiel Law (HarperCollins, 48 pages). Growing up in Depression-era Harlem, the
Published by HarperCollins Summary: Throughout the year, a class learns about the holidays different kids celebrate as part of their cultures. Each child describes the
I haven’t had the chance to express how thrilled I was that the 2024 Newbery Medal went to The Eyes and the Impossible, which was
Published by Crocodile Books Summary: This introduction to Palestine and Palestinian culture includes chapters on geography, cultural symbols, creative minds, agriculture, cuisine, performing arts, and
A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal by Megan Hoyt, illustrated by Dav Szalay (Quill Tree Books, 48 pages, grades 1-5).