You’re sure to find something great for your middle school girl to read! Whether it’s wrangling a rogue armadillo or stray dog, a guileless younger brother or standoffish cousin, the trials and tribulations of Callie Vee will have readers laughing and crying and cheering for this most endearing heroine. But now the young country of America is in turmoil—there are whisperings, then cries, of freedom from England spreading like fire, and with it is a whole new type of danger. And if I had to make my own way in the world, so be it. And there is simply not enough room at the top for the two of them. Carli, a midfielder, scored three goals in the first sixteen minutes—the greatest goal-scoring effort in the history of World Cup finals. Pat says. If you’ve been trying to get your tween to read more, the best way is to introduce them to books that they’ll find challenging and interesting. Historical fiction, Newberry winners, classics, and more. The Birchbark House establishes its own ground, in the vicinity of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s ‘Little House’ books.” —The New York Times Book Review, When her father is injured while training for the Iditarod (the famous 1200-mile dogsled race between Anchorage and Nome), Bright Dawn eagerly takes his place. Number the Stars book. Sol has protected Ming all this time, but then Ming begins to believe that Auntie Jove—their mythical, world-traveling aunt—is really going to come rescue them. Glittering. Instead of looking out at ‘them’ as dangers or curiosities, Erdrich, drawing on her family’s history, wants to tell about ‘us’, from the inside. These feminist books are the best in fiction and non-fiction to get you thinking about issues of equality, freedom of speech, restricted voices and open honesty for anyone who identifies as a woman. These feminist books for kids are quite inspiring and share authentic feelings. When Till’s murderers are unjustly acquitted, Rose realizes that the South needs a change . When Corinne spots a beautiful stranger at the market the very next day, she knows something extraordinary is about to happen. Feel free to add to the conversation by sharing your favorite feminist children’s books in the comments. At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true—and yet it’s only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. But on their maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly. It’s 1776 and Isabel, Curzon, and Ruth have only ever known life as slaves. I’m not giving up. In this fast-paced, courageous, and inspiring story, readers adventure with Charlotte Parkhurst as she first finds work as a stable hand, becomes a famous stage-coach driver (performing brave feats and outwitting bandits), finds love as a woman but later resumes her identity as a man after the loss of a baby and the tragic death of her husband, and ultimately settles out west on the farm she’d dreamed of having since childhood. Read 13 558 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. This post is part of our International Women’s Day celebration. “I was feeling a bit scared, and I realized something. 50 clean, inspiring classic books for middle grade girls. Demidova’s prison for criminal children is exactly where she wants to be. Books Advanced Search New Releases Best Sellers & More Children's Books Textbooks Textbook Rentals Best Books of the Month 1-16 of over 4,000 results for "middle school science workbooks" Skip to main search results But the story’s depth comes from Bright Star’s admiration for her father, running like a current through the story. So when her absent mother decides to move away from their small town, Gertie sets out on her greatest mission yet: becoming the best fifth grader in the universe to show her mother exactly what she’ll be leaving behind. Or could they? The brace wraps her in hard plastic from shoulder blades to hips. What middle grade books dealing with mental illness would you recommend? Celie and Lilah hope that the Ship is taking them to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they are in trouble. Gertie Reece Foy is 100% Not-From-Concentrate awesome. Judith lives with her beloved aunt Cora and her faithful Dog on a beautiful island. list created March 20th, 2015 Elementary School Middle School High School Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade PreK 8th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade 7th Grade 10th Grade 6th Grade 11th Grade Higher Ed. Which leads to a second, harrowing question: Amidst so much pain and destruction, can they even recognize who their allies are? This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. . Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didn’t know she possessed to stop Severine and to save her island home. Acclaimed and award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly writes masterfully about the challenges of finding hope in impossible circumstances, in this novel that will appeal to fans of Cynthia Kadohata and Thanhha Lai. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family’s fortune. Knowing that it has never been done before makes me want to fight even harder. ADVERTISEMENT. “Best” is a hard thing in this category, so I’m aiming to include a variety of genres and some lesser known/newer options. Valor’s twin sister, Sasha, is serving a life sentence for stealing from the royal family, and Valor is going to help her escape . In 2019, I know better, so I do better for my students. But Jubilee’s wandering feet won’t stop until they find her mother. Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. Valor has a master plan and resources most people could only dream about. Besides, this dog isn’t just because Vilonia has wanted one for pretty much ever. List provided by a Catholic parent. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. It’s also to help Mama, who’s been lost in one, big sadness fog for forty-three days—ever since Nana died. Every product is independently selected by (obsessive) editors. When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it’s Lynn who explains to her why people stop on the street to stare. When twelve-year-old Farah and her two best friends get sucked into a mechanical board game called The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand—a puzzle game akin to a large Rubik’s cube—they know it’s up to them to defeat the game’s diabolical architect in order to save themselves and those who are trapped inside, including her baby brother Ahmed. If you haven’t read it yet, get it now! “Her father said she was a princess. BuzzFeed Contributor ... this colouring book aims to turn pervasive negative gender stereotypes on … It wasn’t until after her death that anyone discovered she was a woman. Look in particular for Grace Lin’s story, The Difficult Path and Jacqueline Woodson’s story, Main Street. Never mind that no one has escaped the prison in centuries. Exploring gender, bodies, and sexual orientation, this book discusses respect, boundaries, and safety … “The race is won by thinking,” an older competitor warns her, which proves to be true. They’re just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. It changes how her clothes fit, how she kicks a ball, and how everyone sees her–even her friends and Tate. [box] Tip: If you’re expecting a baby, I highly recommend signing up for an Amazon Baby Registry. She’s not really a Murphy, but the gifts they’ve given her have opened up a new future. They couldn’t belong to a jumbie. Just like her mother always could. And Soledad has needed that escape more than ever in the five years since her mother and sister died, and her father moved Sol and her youngest sister from the Philippines to Louisiana. Defined as “what happens when forms of discrimination combine, overlap, and intersect,” the term was coined by civil rights activist and legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. Published on: 18 October 2017 Author: Sally Nicholls Author Sally Nicholls shares her favourite children's books to celebrate the publication of her story about the Suffragette movement: Things A Bright Girl Can Do. With help from Robin Brenner, the Teen Librarian at the Brookline Public Library in Brookline, MA, we’ve compiled a list of books that center around strong, smart, powerful female characters. “It seemed to me that everything boiled down to one question that kept repeating in my head: Am I not as smart as my brothers? For more feminist kid’s lit recommendations, check these out: 50 of the Best Heroines from Middle Grade Books (Link), #ShePersisted: A Booklist for Kids (Link), The Best Feminist Books for Younger Readers (Link), Excellent Nonfiction About Girls for Tweens and Teen Readers (Link), Inspiring Young Feminists: The Amelia Bloomer List (Link), 100 Must-Read YA Books for Feminists and Feminists-in-Training (Link). You may be interested in these resources for student response to choice reading: Join the Newsletter. Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar (Nancy Paulsen Books, April 11, 2017). Many of the books are also available as ebooks and audiobooks from Libby or hoopla. 3. Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro’s Cuba to New York City. These readers will grow up with a powerful arsenal of empathy, understanding, and a desire for equality and justice. “And I was determined that one day, instead of fretting over being as dark as midnight without a moon, I would shine as bright as the morning star.”. Having conducted extensive interviews with Sachiko Yasui, Caren Stelson chronicles Sachiko s trauma and loss as well as her long journey to find peace. When Lily’s blind dog, Lucky, slips his collar and runs away across the wide-open blueberry barrens of eastern Maine, it’s Salma Santiago who manages to catch him. In the summer of 2015, the U.S. women’s national soccer team won the World Cup behind an epic performance by Carli Lloyd. Then, one town over, an African American boy, Emmett Till, is killed for allegedly whistling at a white woman. The lessons young people learn from the books they read will linger as they grow up and share ideas and become leaders in the world: politicians and journalists and writers and travelers. From popular middle school series books to more challenging books for middle schoolers, from light-hearted fantasy to more gripping dystopian books and even one historical fiction. When you think of the best books for middle school, this genre should definitely be on every homeschooler’s list. from the inside. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious woman made of ice. “Then I dribble across the yard, accelerate, and change direction, pulling the ball with me. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. He said, “There are studies that show that fiction in particular builds empathy–that when you read about characters who don’t look or live like you, you begin to understand them a little better.”. better not. Now she communicates entirely through gestures and taps, and by drawing cartoons, speaking only when she’s alone—or with Dog. All Heart: My Dedication and Determination to Become One of Soccer’s Best, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition, Double Erasure: Latin American Women Writers, 5 Latin American Women Authors to Read Right Now, Welcome to International Women’s Day 2017 at Book Riot, Romance Without Feminism is No Longer an Option, Madonna and the Madwoman: On the Women of Jose Rizal’s Classic Noli Me Tangere, 5 Women of Color Who Are Changing The World For The Better, Fiction That Breaks Sexist and Racist Stereotypes, 4 French Feminist Writers Celebrating Women, Travel The Universe With 11 Short Story Collections By Women. 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