Reading

Have You Seen This Book? ~ Angela DiTerlizzi

A young boy’s favorite book is missing. Throughout the story, he asks, “Have you seen this book?” and describes the missing book page by page.

The Christmas Book Flood ~ Emily Kilgore

Based on a holiday tradition in Ireland, this book allows readers to share in the anticipation and excitement of the Book Flood. Centered around the magic of books and the love and appreciation for reading, Icelanders search for the perfect books to give their loved ones on Christmas Eve.

Lola at the Library ~ Anna McQuinn

This is a cute story about how a little girl and her mother enjoy a special, weekly ritual. Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit the library.

Read and Rise ~ Sandra L. Pinkney

Filled with beautiful photographs of children, this book is part of the Read and Rise Initiative, which helps prepare children for a lifetime of success by providing a parents guide to fostering reading skills in their kids.

The Book Itch ~ Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Based on the life of Lewis Henri Michaux and his bookstore, the National Memorial African Bookstore, which was located in Harlem Square just down the street from the infamous Apollo Theater, this book clearly emphasizes the importance of reading books and acquiring knowledge.

It’s B! ~ Katherine Hengel

This book begins with some instruction about the letter B and showcases words that begin with, end with, and contain the letter B. Instruction is followed by a short story about Bailey who loves to read book after book.

Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton ~ Don Tate

Despite being a slave, George Moses Horton taught himself to read as a boy. Horton loved words and was drawn to the lyrical sound of poetry.

Max Goes to the Library ~ Adria F. Klein

Max loves to read books. So, he goes to the library. He gets a library card and uses the computer to find books to check out.

Here and Now ~ Julia Denos

This book is a celebration of all the little and big things that are happening here and now while you’re reading the book. From the earth spinning in space to grass pushing up through cement. From a telephone ringing to an idea blooming.

Gift Days ~ Kari-Lynn Winters

A young African girl desires to go to school like her older brother. However, due to her mother's death, she must spend all her time doing household chores and caring for her younger sisters.

Lottie Paris and the Best Place ~ Angela Johnson

The library is Lottie's favorite place. She makes a new friend whose favorite place is also the library. He enjoys dinosaur books as much as she likes books about space.

The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read ~ Curtis Manley

Nick wants to share his love of reading with his feline friends. However, he decides that the best way to teach his cats to read is to discover what they are interested in!

The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read ~ Rita Lorraine Hubbard

You are never too old to learn to read. Mary Walker is the ultimate example of this truth! Mary Walker learned to read at the age of 116!

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library ~ Carole Boston Weatherford

Wow! What an inspiring, eye-opening book about the life of bibliophile, Arturo Schomburg! As a child in Puerto Rico he questioned why "Africa's sons and daughters had no history, no heroes worth noting."

Ron’s Big Mission ~ Rose Blue and Corinne Naden

A fictionalized account of a real incident one summer day in 1959, this story recounts the day that Ron McNair, a nine year old boy, stood up for what he thought was right.

Amadi’s Snowman ~ Katia Novet Saint-Lot

Amadi does not understand why his mother insists on him learning to read. But, once he questions another boy (who can read) about his book with the strange white animal with a carrot nose, he realizes the value and benefits of being able to read.

Lola Loves Stories ~ Anna McQuinn

Lola is a cute little girl who loves books. She and her dad love to go to the library together. Each night Lola reads a story and acts it out the next day.