“I wrote The Distance Between Us because I believe that immigrant children have important stories that need to be told. I thought that maybe if I told my story of being a child immigrant it would help shed light on the controversial issue of immigration. I hope that those who read my book would show…
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From North to South/Del Norte al Sur by René Colato Laínez, illustrated by Joe Cepeda
” My goal as a writer is to produce good multicultural children’s literature; stories where minority children are portrayed in a positive way, where they can see themselves as heroes, and where they can dream and have hopes for the future.”- René Colato Laínez Awards: 2011 International Latino Book Award, Best Bilingual Children’s Book * …
The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander
” It’s the same ingredients in our kitchen as everyone else’s: we want to publish books for children that are smart and fun, that inform and inspire, that help children imagine a better world. My goal is just to make sure there are more chefs in the kitchen, more voices in the room, that create…
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, written and illustrated by Grace Lin
“Whenever I see her, we laugh enough to last for the month. She’s my best friend, and someday when we’re old enough I’m going to talk her into staying here forever.”- Grace Lin (Where the Mountain Meets the Moon) Growing up, Grace Lin was the only Asian in her school, as well as one of…
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
“But when you read books you almost feel like you’re out there in the world. Like you’re going on this adventure right with the main character. At least, that’s the way I do it. It’s actually not that bad. Even if it is mad nerdy.”- Matt de la Peña Awards: Winner of the 2016 Newbery MedalA…
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
Walter Dean Myers Honor Book for Outstanding Children’s Literature Stonewall Book Award Winner Barnes & Noble Best YA Book of the Year Amazon Best Book of the Year “For as long as I could remember, I had been apologizing for existing, for trying to be who I was, to live the life I was meant…
Trombone Shorty Written by Troy Andrews and Illustrated by Bryan Collier
“I’m a big fan of music, I’m a student of music, and I just wanna learn and keep enhancing my education about music.”- Troy Andrews Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was raised in New Orleans, but he says that New Orleans raised him. He started playing the trombone at a very young age and started playing…
El Deafo by Cece Bell
“And being different? That turned out to be the best part of all. I found that with a little creativity, and a lot of dedication, any difference can be turned into something amazing. Our differences are our superpowers.” -Cece Bell from El Deafo At the age of 4, Cece Bell contracted meningitis that left her…
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
“I hope that Isabel’s story will help young readers break free of the chains of ignorance and misunderstanding. I pray they will be strong enough to move our country forward to empathy and healing, and finally allow America to fulfill the precious dream of liberty and justice for all. “- Laurie Halse Anderson madwomanintheforest.com/inspiration-for-chains/ Chains,…
Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say
“Most people seem to be interested in turning their dreams into reality. Then there are those who turn reality into dreams. I belong to the latter group.”-Allen Say Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1937 and had to overcome many adversities throughout his childhood. After his parents divorced, Allen moved in with his…
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