Dream Dancer ~ Jill Newsome
This book is about a girl and her love of dancing! She dances everywhere, even in her dreams! But, her dream turned …
Perseverance
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 …
Ada Twist, Scientist ~ Andrea Beaty
A young budding scientist, the curious Ada Marie asks lots of questions as she sorts fiction from fact through …
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ~ William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer
This book is based on a true story of a 14-year-old boy living in Malawi, Africa. Riddled by drought, William's …
Wind Flyers ~ Angela Johnson
Telling the story of one boy's love for flight, this book shows how he pursues his passion by becoming a Tuskegee …
The Story of Ruby Bridges ~ Robert Coles
This book describes the courage, fortitude and compassion of the first black child to attend an all white …
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream ~ Deloris Jordan
Written by Michael Jordan's mother, this book is about Michael as a young boy aspiring to be a great basketball …
Emmanuel’s Dream ~ Laurie Ann Thompson
Based on the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, this book reminds us that "being disabled does not mean being …
Grace for President ~ Kelly DiPucchio
Appalled that there has never been a female president, Grace decides that she wants to become president!
Dancing in the Wings ~ Debbie Allen
I liked this book because I could identify with it. I am tall and for the longest time I disliked my height...until …
