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Multicultural Books African American Heritage 1.
Who’s in Rabbit’s House? By Aardema, Verna “E” book A
favorite story from the Masai in
which poor rabbit faces a problem—someone is
inside her house and won’t let her in. 2.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Aardema, Verna “E” book This
Caldecott award-winning tale from Mosquito’s
buzz. 3.
Sounder by Armstrong, W. “F” book A young
African American boy grows in courage and understanding through his
relationship with his devoted dog Sounder. 4.
The Stories Julian Tells by Camerson, A. “F” book Julian tells
his best stories including how her got into trouble with his little brother Huey
and what happened when Huey lost his tooth.
5. Egyptian Cinderella by Climo, Shirley “E” book In this version of Cindrerella set
in eventually
comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen. 6. Bud, Not Buddy by Curtis, C. “F” book Bud, a
boy living in find
the man he believes to be his father. 7 Patchwork Quilt by
Flourney, Valerie “E” book Using scraps cut from the family’s
old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a
beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family life. 8. Amazing Grace by Hoffman, M. “E”
book Although a classmate says that she
cannot play Peter pan in the school play because she is
African-American, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind
to do. 9. At the Crossroads by Isadora, R. “E” book South
African children gather to welcome home their fathers who have been away for
several months working in the mines. 10. Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Kimmel, E “E” book Anansi the Spider uses a strange
moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals,
until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson. 11. Dave at Night by Levine, G. “F” book Dave sneaks out of the orphanage at
night to join the music and culture-filled world of the Harlem Renaissance in
the 1920s. 12. Anansi the Spider: A Tale of the
Ashanti by McDermott, G. “E” book In trying to determine which of his
six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider Is responsible for
placing the moon in the sky. 13. Meet Addy: An American Girl by Porter, C. “E” book Addy and her mother make a journey
north from slavery, holding fast to their dream that their family will be
free and together again. American
Girl Series. 14. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by Steptoe, J. “E” book Mufaro’s two beautiful daughters,
one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the King, who is to choose a
wife. 15. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Newbery Award winning story about a
black family living in the South during the 1930’s and facing prejudice and
discrimination which their children don’t understand. Asian Heritage 1.
Dia’s Story Cloth by Cha, D. “E” book The author traces the history of her
family’s emigration from their native 2... The Lotus Seed by A young Vietnamese girl
saves a lotus seed and carries it with her everyshere to remember a brave
emperor and the homeland that she has to flee. 3
Water Buffalo Days: Growing Up in The author recalls his
childhood in the highlands of 4. Any Small
Goodness by The story of a loving Mexican-American family in East LA,
where life is affected by violence, but also where random acts of generosity
and goodwill enhance the lives of the community. 5. Song Lee and
the Leech Man by Kline, S. “F” book Harry plots
revenge against Sidney, the class tattletale, when Miss Mackle’s second
graders go on a field trip to the pond. 6. In the Year of
the Boar and Jackie Robinson by
Lord, B. “F” book In 1947, a Chinese
child arrives in Brooklyn wher she adjusts to life in 7. Yang the
Youngest and His Terrible Ear by
Namioka, L “F” book Recently arrived in 8. The Kite Fighters by Park, L. “F” book Young-sup overcomes his
rivalry with his older brother in an attempt to win the New Year
kite-fighting competition in 15th century 9. My Name is Yoon by Recorvits, H. “E” book Disliking her name as
written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or “shining wisdom,” refers to herself
as “cat,” “bird,” and “cupcake” as a way to feel more comfortable in her new
country. 10. Grandfather’s Journey by Say, A. “E” book Caldecott Medal, 1994 A Japanese-American man recounts his
grandfather’s journey to 11. The
Year of the Panda by Schlein,
M. “F” book Lu Yi rescues an orphaned and
starving baby panda, while learning why giant pandas are in danger of
extinction and what is being done about it. 12. Two
Lands, One Heart by
Schmidt J. “E” book After years of hearing stories and
seeing pictures of his mother’s homeland, young T.J. travels to 13. Grandfather’s Journey by Say, A. “E” book Caldecott Medal, 1994 A Japanese-American man recounts his
grandfather’s journey to 14. Yoko by Wells, R. “E”
book When Yoko brings sushi to school for
lunch, her classmates tease her. A thoughtful teacher, a hungry friend and
the International food Day solve Yoko’s dilemma. 15. Case of
the Lion Dance by Yep,
L. “F” book When $2,000 is stolen during the
opening of a restaurant, Lily and her aunt, a Chinese American movie actress,
search for the thief throughout Latino Heritage 1. I Love Saturdays y
Domingos by A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences
between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents. 2. Amelia’s Road by Altman, L, “E” book Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of
migrant workers, dreams of a stable home. 3. How Tia Lola
Came to Visit by Alvarez,
J. “F” book Although ten-year-old Miguel is at first embarassd by his
colorful aunt, Tia Lola, when she comes to 4. The Pot That Juan Built by Andrews, N. “E” book Written in the form of
“The House That Jack Built” with explanatory material, this is the true story
of the self-taught potter Juan Quezada, who is the premier potter in 5. Abuela by Dorros, A. “E”
book While riding on a bus
with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into
the sky and fly over the sights of 6. Blanca’s Feather by Hermandez, M “E” book When Rosalie can’t find
her hen Blanca in time for the annual blessing of the animals on the Feast of
St. Francis, she finds a way around the problem and receives a surprise
besides. 7. Faith and the Electric Dogs by Because Faith hates her
new life in 8. Any Small
Goodness by The story of a loving Mexican-American family in East LA,
where life is affected by violence, but also where random acts of generosity
and goodwill enhance the lives of the community. 9. My Very Own Room by Rivera, T. “E” book Five little brother, two parents and a house full of visiting
relatives make a young girl feel crowded. 10. Becoming Naomi
Leon by Ryan, P. “F” book When Naomi’s absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs
away to 11. Esperanza
Rising by Ryan, P. “F” book Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of
wealth and privilege in 12. Chato and the Party Animals by Soto, G “E” book Chato
decides to throw a “pachanga” for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a
birthday party 13. Baseball in
April by Soto, G “F” book A collection of eleven stories focusing on the everday adventures
of Hispanic young people growing up in 14. The Skirt by Soto, G. “F” book When Miata leaves her skirt that she is to wear in a dance
performance on the school bus, she needs all her wits to get it back without
her parents’ finding out that she has again lost something. 15. Too Many Tamales by Soto, G. “E” book Maria wanted to try on Mother’s ring on Christmas Eve, but while
making tamales, the ring disappears. Native American
Heritage 1. Walk
Two Moons by Creech, S.
“F” book Sal and
her grandparents take a car trip West to find out why her mother suddenly
left home and then never returned. 2. Morning
Girl by Dorris, M. “F” book Morning Girl who loves the day and
her younger brother Star boy who loves the night take Turns describing their life on an
island in pre-Columbian 3. Winter
Camp by Hill,K. “F” book Eleven-year-old Toughboy and his
younger sister must survive the harsh Alaskan winter at a friend’s winter trapping
camp. Sequel to Toughboy and
Sister. 4. Totem
Pole by Hoyt-Goldsmith, D. “E” book A
Tsimshian Indian boy proudly describes how his father carved a totem pole for
the Klallam tribe And the
subsequent ceremonial celebration. 5. Sequoyah’s
Gift: a Portrait of the Cherokee Leader by Klausner, J. “E”
book
A biography of the Cherokee Indian who created a method for his people
to write and read their language. 6. Frog
Girl by Lewis, P.O. “E” book When frogs suddenly vanish from a
lake behind a village on the Volcano awakens and an Indian girl
is called to a dangerous adventure. 7. Storm
Boy by Lewis, P.O. “E” book In the storm-tossed seas along the 8. Seya’s
Song by Hirschi, R. “E” book Using some traditional Clallam
words, a young Indian describes the natural surroundings and activities of the Clallam people
through the seasons of the year. . 9.
People of the Salmon and Cedar by Hirschi, R. non
fiction book This book helps us to
understand the culture of Northwest Coast Indians, especially the relationships between the people and their landscape. 10. Potlatch: A Tsimshian Celebration
by Hoyt-Goldsmith, D. “E” book The book describes the traditions
of theTsimshian Indians living in and especially those connected
with a potlatch they hold to celebrate their heritage. 11.
Arrow
to the Sun: a An adaptation of the Pueblo
Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. 12.Raven:a
trickster tale from the Raven, a Pacific Coast Indian
trickster, sets out to find the sun. |
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