Books in this category include customs and traditions of people around the world. In some books the emphasis is on commonalties among people; in others, the focus is on the ways that people and groups of people can be different from one another.
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]
Against the Storm Written by Gaye Hicyilmaz Twelve-year-old Mehmet moves with his family from a rural village to Amkara, Turkey, hoping to find a better life. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
All Kinds of Children Norma Simon (Author), Diane Paterson (Illustrator) A story about the things that children all over the world have in common, including the need for food, clothes, people to love them and the opportunity to play. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Amazing Grace Mary Hoffman (Author), Caroline Binch (Illustrator) A young African-American girl discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Amelia's Road Linda Jacobs Altman (Author), Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator) A young girl from a migrant-worker family overcomes the hardship of their frequent moves by creating a special place for herself. [Grade Level: K - 3]
