Kids Books - Cultures
Heat
By Mike Lupica
The “No-Neck”, fire hydrant-shaped yet graceful, loyal, chatterbox, (drum roll), Manny, is by far my most favorite character in the book. He’s been sent by the angels to help Michael in Michael’s dark times of distress. Michael knows that a world without Manny is like pizza without the cheese. If Manny weren’t there for Michael, what would become of him? They do everything together, and Manny is willing to do anything for Michael. What more could a friend want than Manny? He’s a very relatable character; you’ve probably got one of these Manny’s in your life. One reason specifically why I like Manny so much is because he’s a lot like me. We’re both huge chatterboxes and crack jokes in unnecessary situations. He’s the finishing masala to the book, which of course would never be complete with Manny. “Heat” without Manny would be a heart-wrenching tragedy story, with Michael constantly under clouds. The comedy factor combined with the drama is what makes “Heat” so special, and Manny is the definition of comedy, of course. He’ll lift his head up in the darkest of situations and is always by Michael’s side. Neither of them knows it, but deep down they are as close as brothers, Manny only being second to baseball for Michael.
Sign of the Beaver (Cascades)
By Elizabeth George Speare
The book is about a boy named Matt who is left alone while his dad brings the family to the new settlement. As he encounters wild animals,strangers and a docile group of Indians Matt learns that he most use all his strength to survive.
The Teacher's Funeral
By Richard Peck
I think that this book is great. It is so funny and I really like it. The only thing I would say is not my favorite would be how they talk. They're country, so it's hard to understand for me. I still recommend it though.
The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case (Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers)
By Alexander McCall Smith
I wanted to read this book because I love mysteries and she looks like me and that is the big part #BLM
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards))
By Duncan Tonatiuh
I think this book is a great push for anti- racism. In this book the Méndez family fight for segregation. They tried to enroll 5 kids in a school. 2 white kids got in, but 3 Mexican kids didn't. The Méndez family constantly asked why, but wouldn't get a answer. But after a year of fighting, they got justice. I liked this book because it showed me that segregation is cruel, mean, and unfair. I really liked the style that the author used to draw pictures with in the book.
Jada Sly, Artist & Spy
By Sherri Winston
I'm pretty good that you can't do something that doesn't happen or anything in my head and it's a little too complicated to make
Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends (Kid Legends)
By David Stabler
Some people think ''Wow... that person is really good at (sport)'' but never knew what they were like as a kid. So if you want to know what your favorite athletes were like as a kid, read this! For example. Tiger Woods got his golf start at age 2!!!! Yao Ming was so nice that he was taken advantage of by a bully! When Lionel Messi's soccer team let him in, they were in such a rush to get him in that the contract was written on a paper napkin! Or that Babe Didrikson Zaharias would of been a circus girl if not for her fear of elephants. Like Kid Activists, This was a awesome book! If I could rate it ten stars I would, believe me.
Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars (Kid Legends)
By David Stabler
This book is amazing , It talks about many famous people and what happened in their lives. Also this book just made me want to read and read every single minute. I would defiantly recommend reading this because it makes people wan to read more and more .And this is good not just for reading but for knowing more facts about other people in the past or present. I think the theme of this book is don't judge a book by it's cover because on the inside they might change the world. Also another theme might be don't let anyone dull your sparkle because if you have great ideas and they stop you they are just jealous of you. All in all if you like reading books that give you more facts then this book is for you!









