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
La Mariposa Francisco Jimenez (Author), Simon Silva (Illustrator) Francisco, an immigrant from Mexico and the son of migrant workers, has difficulty adjusting to first grade in a new school because he doesn't speak English and, to make matters worse, the class bully seems to have it in for him. Francisco becomes fascinated with a jar containing a caterpillar and fantasizes about flying out of the classroom like a butterfly and back to his Papa in the fields. Francisco’s interest in butterflies also inspires a drawing that earns Francisco a prize and the respect of his classmates. The author, who was himself held back in school because he did not speak English well enough, weaves Spanish, without translation, through the text. The author and illustrator are both immigrants who worked in the fields of California.
[Grade Level: K - 3]
Land of Hope Written by Joan Lowery Nixon A young immigrant, arriving in New York City in 1902, almost abandons her dream of getting an education when she is forced to work in a sweatshop. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
The Laziest Boy in the World Lensey Namioka (Author), Xuan YongSheng (Illustrator) As a baby, Xiaolong was always known as the laziest boy. But when he capture the thief who breaks into his family's home, people in his Chinese village seem to change their minds. [Grade Level: K - 3]
Learning Disorders Written by Jacqueline L. Harris Discusses how the brain processes information and examines the emotional, biological, and physiological manifestations of various learning disorders. Personalized examples are given and activities and strategies are suggested to help students overcome their problems and improve their skills.
[Grade Level: 4 - 6]
Leaving for America Roslyn Bresnick-Perry (Author), Mira Reisberg (Illustrator) A portrayal of life in a Russian-Jewish community in the 1920s as seen through the eyes of a young girl who is leaving for America. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
