Nana and granddaughter enjoy an afternoon together in the garden, laughing, discovering and connecting. Written and illustrated by a mother daughter duo, Memory Garden invites readers to enjoy the beauty of Iranian gardens and cultures, while reminding us to cherish the moments we must leave behind, but that we will always remember.
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps A Thirsty Navajo Nation
Cody Is Worried When His Family On A New Mexico Navajo Reservation Runs Out Of Water, But Darlene Arviso, Called The Water Lady, Is On The Way With Her Tanker Truck. Includes Glossary Of Navajo Terms And Notes About Arviso And Life On A Reservation.
Pepper & Me
In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection.
Love, Lah Lah
On the vibrant morning of Carnival, Lah Lah eagerly embraces the excitement of the day, bursting with energy as she prepares to immerse herself in the colorful festivities through the streets of Trinidad and Tobago. Accompanied by her beloved papa, they revel in the spectacle of the Carnival parade, cheering enthusiastically as they witness the majestic procession of the King and Queen, adorned in resplendent costumes that dazzle the eye. Join Lah Lah and her papa as they conclude the celebration with a grand performance on stage!
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Traditions & Celebrations)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Come Closer, Tatita
This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother, whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book’s ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory.
These Olive Trees
The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.
Featured in WOW Review Volume XVII, Issue 1.
Empanadas For Everyone
A young girl’s weekend visit to her tía’s neighborhood teaches her the importance of community and of empanadas.
Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt
Threads is an inspiring picture book about a girl’s survival of the 1930s Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, messaging hope, pride for one’s heritage, and context for today’s War in Ukraine.
Becoming Miss Navajo
Jolyana Begay-Kroupa dreamed of becoming Miss Navajo as a little girl. Her chance finally comes after years of learning the language, culture, and traditions. Discover the inspiring true story of Jolyana who shows us what it takes to become Miss Navajo and how the competition is just the beginning. Becoming Miss Navajo includes pictures taken during the 2001-2002 competition.