Richard Wright and the Library Card

“Honor Book” (Soc. of School Librarians Int'l.). Powerful story of a young black man's struggle for the right to read. 28 pp.

Reading Level: Gr. 5 • Interest Level: Gr. 2-10

Abuela's Weave

Parents' Choice Award Honoree. Rich in history and family tradition. Grandmother
and Esperanza weave a heartfelt cloth everyone wants. 29 pp.

Reading Level: Gr. 5 • Interest Level: Gr. 2-6

Talk About a Family

An important, sensitive book. A child learns that families can still love each other even
when they break up. 60 pp.

Reading Level: Gr. 5 • Interest Level: Gr. 2-8

Sam and the Lucky Money

“Pick of the Lists” (American Bookseller). Beautiful story of generous Chinese- American boy who gives his New Year's money to a poor man. 29 pp.

Reading Level: Gr. 4 • Interest Level: Gr. 2-5

Families & Feelings Set 3

Richard Wright and the Library Card; Talk About a Family; Abuela's Weave; Sam and the Lucky Money.

Reading Level: Gr. 5 • Interest Level: Gr. 2-10