Books in this category reflect the people of the world's nations, religions, and cultures, sometimes as a central feature of the story and other times as part of the story's background.
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All Books in the Cultural & Religious Groups Category
¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A. Diana Cohen (Author), Francisco Delgado (Author) This bilingual fictional story is set against the backdrop of the successful janitors' strike in Los Angeles in 2000. It tells about Carlitos, whose mother is a janitor. She and the other janitors have decided to go on strike. How will Carlitos support his mother? He and the other children in his class join the marchers with a very special sign for his mom: "Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!" [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
Abby Jeannette Franklin Caines (Author), Steven Kellogg (Illustrator) A young girl recalls her adoption by looking through her baby pictures and asking her mother and brother questions. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Abenaki Captive Written and Illustrated by M. L. Dubois The story of John Stark who was captured by the Abenaki and the young man, Ogistin, who became his friend. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
Abuela Arthur Dorros (Author), Elisa Kleven (Illustrator) A celebration of a relationship between grandmother and granddaughter. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Abuela's Weave Omar S. Castaneda (Author), Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator) A young girl and her grandmother weave clothing and tapestries to take to the market and sell during the fiesta. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Aekyung's Dream Written by Min Paek A recently arrived immigrant child tells about the adjustment to an unfamiliar culture. [Grade Level: K - 3]
Africa Brothers and Sisters Vanessa French (Illustrator), Virginia Kroll (Author) A young boy and his dad play a question-and-answer game about people who live in Africa and the ways in which they are connected to them. [Grade Level: K - 3]
