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
Friends from the Other Side/Amigas del Otro Algo Written by Gloria Anzaldua Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquin receives help and friendship from Prietita, a brave young Mexican American girl. [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun Written by Jacqueline Woodson Melanin Sun's mother, an African-American woman, tells him that she is in love with a white woman. Melanin feels confused and upset as he tries to understand issues about sexuality, racial identity and love. [Grade Level: 6 & Up]
From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun Written by Jacqueline Woodson Melanin Sun's mother, an African-American woman, tells him that she is in love with a white woman. Melanin feels confused and upset as he tries to understand issues about sexuality, racial identity and love. [Grade Level: Young Adult]
Get Set! Swim! Jeannine Atkins (Author), Hector Viveros Lee (Illustrator) As the bus passes by the extravagant homes in the rival school's neighborhood, Jessenia doubts her abilities, wondering how she and her team can compete against the girls who live in these houses. When this young Puerto Rican-American girl competes in her first swim, her confidence increases with her first victory as her parents proudly watch. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Gettin' Through Thursday Nneka Bennett (Illustrator), Melrose Cooper (Author) Andre dreads Thursdays. Thursday is the day before Mama gets paid at work each week - and the day when money is tight and spirits are low for Andre and his older brother and sister. As report card day approaches, Andre is excited because he anticipates making the honor roll, and Mama has promised a royal party for just such an event. But to Andre's dismay, report card day falls on a Thursday. This is a tale of how, despite limited means, a single mother and her children find a creative way to celebrate a son's achievement. [Grade Level: 2 - 6]
