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Nelson Mandela

age 6+

Stellar art portrays key aspects of Mandela's life for kids.

By Kadir Nelson

(2013)

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Tea Cakes for Tosh

age 6+

Touching story of boy's bond with grandma, family history.

By Kelly Starling Lyons

(2012)

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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

age 6+

Insightful, kid-friendly intro to the history of hip-hop.

By Laban Carrick Hill

(2013)

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My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

age 6+

Powerful, personal view of cvil rights leader, issues.

By Martin Luther King III

(2013)

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The Invisible Boy

age 6+

Kind tale of empathy shows how to reach out to left-out kid.

By Trudy Ludwig

(2013)

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Bookmarks Are People Too!: Here's Hank, Book 1

age 6+

Boy finds smart ways to overcome challenges in fun story.

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

(2014)

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A Short Tale About a Long Dog: Here's Hank, Book 2

age 6+

Likable hero shows he's responsible enough to have a pet.

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

(2014)

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Russell Sprouts

age 6+

Gentle, relatable tale of first grader's adventures, trials.

By Johanna Hurwitz

(2012)

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28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World

age 6+

Uneven writing in kid-friendly intro to black history.

By Charles R. Smith Jr.

(2015)

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Billy's Booger

age 6+

Funny, gross picture book packs positive messages.

By William Joyce

(2015)

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There’s a Zombie in My Bathtub: Here's Hank, Book 5

age 6+

Resourceful Hank faces fears in fun Halloween story.

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

(2015)

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The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial

age 6+

Inspiring, educational story of 1800s civil rights heroes.

By Susan E. Goodman

(2016)

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Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World

age 6+

Kids' questions, pope's answers offer lots to think about.

By Pope Francis

(2016)

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Weekends with Max and His Dad

age 6+

Playful, realistic tale of adjusting to life after divorce.

By Linda Urban

(2016)

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A to Z Mysteries Series

age 6+

Good-hearted kids solve mysteries in fun, short chapters.

By Ron Roy

(1997)

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Shelter Pet Squad Series

age 6+

Upbeat, fun adventures spotlight kind, animal-loving kids.

By Cynthia Lord

(2014)

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Abraham

age 6+

Powerful bio of Abraham Lincoln uses his own words.

By Frank Keating

(2017)

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

age 6+

Exuberant bio celebrates artist who had success when young.

By Javaka Steptoe

(2016)

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Masterpiece Adventures: The Marvin & James Series

age 6+

A beetle and a boy share a friendship in sweet stories.

By Elise Broach

(2015)

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Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series

age 6+

Captivating adventures of globe-trotting, crime-solving boy.

By Elizabeth Singer Hunt

(2007)

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