Glogster Annotated Bibliography

 

Picture Books

 

Addasi, Maha. (2010). Time to Pray. Illustrated by Ned Gannon. Honesdale, PA: Boyds

Mills Press. Age: 7 and up. MG: Middle Eastern/Islamic.

 

This is a beautifully intertwined story of a grandmother's affections and spiritual development. Ned Gannon’s illustrations truly portray a warm and authentic equilibrium of Islamic geometric designs and Arab architecture and culture that guides children to make connections with a culture that is either similar or different from their own.

 

Awards: 2011 Arab American Honor Book

 

Brown, Monica. (2011). Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match: Marisol McDonald no

combina. Illustrated by Sara Palacios. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books. Age: 5 and up. MG: Latino.

 

Through this bilingual book, Marisol teaches children, that it is okay to be different, even if others don't agree; the only that matters is that you are confident in yourself. Palacios' illustrations are lively and captivate the story in a perfect manner. This is a great story to share with students whom are from multi-racial backgrounds.

 

Awards: 2012 International Latino Book Award; 2012 Pura Belpre

 

Dorros, Arthur. (2008 ). Papa and Me. Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. New York, NY:

HarperCollins Publishers. Age: 5 and up. MG: Latino.

 

In this Pura Belpre Honor book, children are introduced into the Latino culture with subtle Spanish words decorated throughout the text. The vibrant illustrations of Rudy Gutierrez further engulf the reader into the Latino culture through the many colors and patterns. This special father and son bond will resonate with any reader to know that love is the most powerful language.

 

            Awards: 2009 Pura Belpre Honor Book for Illustration

 

King Perez, L. (2002). First Day in Grapes. Illustrated by Robert Casilla. Ew York, NY:

Lee & Low Books. Age: 6 and up. MG: Migrant Experiences.

 

This Pura Belpre Honor book provides powerful illustrations that are truly warm and skillful in portraying the emotions of Chico, a child in a migrant family. While some hardships are left unexplored, this book will definitely serve as a launching point for discussion about migrant experiences.

 

Awards: 2003 Pura Belpre Honor Book for Illustration

 

 

Levine, Ellen. (2007). Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground

Railroad. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. New York, NY: Scholastic Press. Age: 4 and up. MG: African American.

 

In this story, students are exposed to the truth American slavery. Through Henry Brown's story, children learn of the painful situations slaves have to live under at the hand of angry white men. Slavery is a very painful and difficult time in our history to discuss with students. This text provides an awesome way to facilitate such a discussion in a respectful, but authentic manner.

           

Awards: 2008 Caldecott Honor Book

 

Robinson Peete, Holly. (2010). My Brother Charlie. Illustrated by Shane Evans. New

York, NY: Scholastic Press. Age: 7 ad up. MG: African American and Disabilities.

 

Through this honest, yet simple narrative, Callie shares with readers how much she loves and accepts her autistic twin brother, Charlie. This book perfectly shows children how they can relate and understand to a sibling or even a friend with autism. Children can learn that although we are different, we are still human and desired to be loved by others.

 

Awards: None

 

Yamanaka, Lois-Ann. (2005). The Heart’s Language. Illustrated by Aaron Jasinski

            New York, NY: Hyperion. Age: 5 and up. MG: Disabilities.

           

This influential text portrays a young boy, who learns how to make his voice, be heard through the power of the heart's language. Love and understanding are truly the underlining themes of this picture book. This book will certainly touch the heart of all children and can facilitate a discussion of how to learn and be understanding of those who have disabilities and communicate differently than we do.

           

            Awards: None

 

Novels

 

Curtis, Christopher Paul. (2007). Elijah of Buxton. New York: Scholastic Paperbacks. Age: 8 and up. MG: African American.

 

Winning the 2008 Coretta Scott King and Newberry Award, this children's novel beautifully illustrates a prominent time in our history's past. Told through the eyes of eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, students are able see to the horrors of life endured by those in slavery, but more importantly connect to the hope of freedom.

 

Awards: 2008 Coretta Scott Award for Authors; 2008 Newberry Award

 

 

Children’s Book References

 

Addasi, Maha. (2010). Time to Pray. Illustrated by Ned Gannon. Honesdale, PA: Boyds

Mills Press.

 

Brown, Monica. (2011). Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match: Marisol McDonald no

combina. Illustrated by Sara Palacios. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books.

 

Curtis, Christopher Paul. (2007). Elijah of Buxton. New York: Scholastic Paperbacks.

 

Dorros, Arthur. (2008 ). Papa and Me. Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. New York, NY:

HarperCollins Publishers.

 

King Perez, L. (2002). First Day in Grapes. Illustrated by Robert Casilla. Ew York, NY:

Lee & Low Books.

 

Levine, Ellen. (2007). Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground

Railroad. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.

 

Robinson Peete, Holly. (2010). My Brother Charlie. Illustrated by Shane Evans. New

York, NY: Scholastic Press.

 

Yamanaka, Lois-Ann. (2005). The Heart’s Language. Illustrated by Aaron Jasinski

            New York, NY: Hyperion.