Barbershop Books founder Alvin Irby aims to stock culturally relevant, age appropriate and gender responsive books in barbershops to get more young African-American boys reading.
Barbershop Books founder Alvin Irby aims to stock culturally relevant, age appropriate and gender responsive books in barbershops to get more young African-American boys reading.
CNN
When 10-year-old James is finally allowed on the basketball court to play with the older boys in a shirts versus skins game, he stumbles at first but soon gets into a rhythm and shows his fierce determination and skill in this tale by John Coy. "Strong to the Hoop" is filled with the language of basketball and Leslie Jean-Bart's photo collages to convey the story to young readers.
Strong to the Hoop —
When 10-year-old James is finally allowed on the basketball court to play with the older boys in a shirts versus skins game, he stumbles at first but soon gets into a rhythm and shows his fierce determination and skill in this tale by John Coy. "Strong to the Hoop" is filled with the language of basketball and Leslie Jean-Bart's photo collages to convey the story to young readers.
Lee & Low
"No, David!" is the first book in David Shannon's five-volume "Diaper David" series. Shannon was awarded a Caldecott Honor for "No, David," which he drafted when he was 5 years old. That draft had the same words on every page ("NO, DAVID!") and pictures of things he was not supposed to do. Popular since its initial publication in 1998, Shannon's classic shows the love parents have for their children even as they're getting into trouble. <br />
No, David! —
"No, David!" is the first book in David Shannon's five-volume "Diaper David" series. Shannon was awarded a Caldecott Honor for "No, David," which he drafted when he was 5 years old. That draft had the same words on every page ("NO, DAVID!") and pictures of things he was not supposed to do. Popular since its initial publication in 1998, Shannon's classic shows the love parents have for their children even as they're getting into trouble.
Scholastic
Do boys keep diaries? It turns out that Greg Heffley does, and kids can go along for the ride as he enters middle school (in book one) and tries to deal with the challenges of being a kid. In book two, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules," author Jeff Kinney adds the challenge of Greg having a secret from the summer that Greg does not want to get out. The only problem is that his brother, Rodrick, knows all.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid —
Do boys keep diaries? It turns out that Greg Heffley does, and kids can go along for the ride as he enters middle school (in book one) and tries to deal with the challenges of being a kid. In book two, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules," author Jeff Kinney adds the challenge of Greg having a secret from the summer that Greg does not want to get out. The only problem is that his brother, Rodrick, knows all.
Abrams Books
The excitement of "Truck" is in its pictures. That's why preschoolers will love to follow a bright truck traveling through Donald Crews' wordless picture book, a Caldecott Honor book.
Truck —
The excitement of "Truck" is in its pictures. That's why preschoolers will love to follow a bright truck traveling through Donald Crews' wordless picture book, a Caldecott Honor book.
Harper Collins
Playing off the Ninjago-themed Legos toys, Lego Ninjago Readers get children reading about various Ninja-themed legends. In the "Lego Ninjago Reader #1: Way of the Ninja," Lego Club editorial director and author Greg Farshtey introduces the legend of Spinjitzu. The Masters of Spinjitzu may be a new force to save the world.
LEGO Ninjago Reader #1: Way of the Ninja —
Playing off the Ninjago-themed Legos toys, Lego Ninjago Readers get children reading about various Ninja-themed legends. In the "Lego Ninjago Reader #1: Way of the Ninja," Lego Club editorial director and author Greg Farshtey introduces the legend of Spinjitzu. The Masters of Spinjitzu may be a new force to save the world.
Scholastic
Children who grow up in the projects will identify with "DeShawn Days," a picture book by Tony Medina based on his own childhood. Deshawn's experiences are happy, sad and scary, all told in verse. I'm DeShawn Williams/I'm 10 years old/come see who I live with-/who I love!"<br />
DeShawn Days —
Children who grow up in the projects will identify with "DeShawn Days," a picture book by Tony Medina based on his own childhood. Deshawn's experiences are happy, sad and scary, all told in verse. I'm DeShawn Williams/I'm 10 years old/come see who I live with-/who I love!"
Lee & Low
Ezra Jack Keats may be best known for his groundbreaking Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, "The Snowy Day, which was published in 1962 and showed a multicultural urban setting. Keats' stories are about Peter and his friends. In "Goggles!" Peter has found a pair of motorcycle goggles, but a neighborhood gang wants them, too. What will happen next?<br />
Goggles! —
Ezra Jack Keats may be best known for his groundbreaking Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, "The Snowy Day, which was published in 1962 and showed a multicultural urban setting. Keats' stories are about Peter and his friends. In "Goggles!" Peter has found a pair of motorcycle goggles, but a neighborhood gang wants them, too. What will happen next?
Penguin Books
As the letters of the alphabet race each other to the top of the coconut tree, the weight of all the letters weigh down the tree and they all fall down. Hence, "Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM!" This classic by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, introduces the alphabet to a whole new generation of beginning readers.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom —
As the letters of the alphabet race each other to the top of the coconut tree, the weight of all the letters weigh down the tree and they all fall down. Hence, "Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM!" This classic by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, introduces the alphabet to a whole new generation of beginning readers.
Simon & Schuster
Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick marked the 20th anniversary of the "I Spy" series in 2011 by publishing "I Spy Spectacular: A Book of Picture Riddles." It includes a special anniversary section, including the history of the first "I Spy" book.
I Spy Spectacular: A Book of Picture Riddles —
Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick marked the 20th anniversary of the "I Spy" series in 2011 by publishing "I Spy Spectacular: A Book of Picture Riddles." It includes a special anniversary section, including the history of the first "I Spy" book.
Scholastic
While Michael Jordan might have seemed like a big star when he was winning NBA basketball championships for the Chicago Bulls, Jordan was once just a little boy growing up with his older brother Larry in North Carolina. While Larry seemed he'd always win at sports, Michael kept practicing and practicing and eventually, the sibling rivalry paid off.
Jump!: From the Life of Michael Jordan —
While Michael Jordan might have seemed like a big star when he was winning NBA basketball championships for the Chicago Bulls, Jordan was once just a little boy growing up with his older brother Larry in North Carolina. While Larry seemed he'd always win at sports, Michael kept practicing and practicing and eventually, the sibling rivalry paid off.
Penguin Books