Author: Margarita Engle
Illustrator: Rafael López Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 2015 Reading Level: 1-2 Interest Level: 1-5 Summary: In 1920s Cuba, girls could not be drummers, that is until dream girl. She had to practice in secret, but when her music was heard, magic happened. Picture Book Theme: Courage, Passion, Dedication Topic: Culture Good Read Aloud Author: Natalia Diaz, Melissa Owens
Illustrator: Kim Smith Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 2015 Reading Level: 1-3 Interest Level: Prek-5 Summary: A young boy travels the world and introduces us to his friends. He introduces each friends customs and environment and sharing facts about their countries. Picture Book Theme: Travel, Culture Topic: Culture Good Read Aloud Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Illustrator: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 2011 Reading Level: Prek-2 Interest Level: Prek-2 Summary: Elliot lives in America, Kailash lives in India. They are penpals. They learn that they both have the same interests and hobbies. They are different but the same! Picture Book Theme: Penpal, friendship, culture Topic: Culture Good Read Aloud Author: Louise Erdrich
Illustrator: Louise Erdrich Genre: Historial Fiction Copyright: 2002 Reading Level: 3-5 Interest Level: 3-8 Summary: Omaykayas, a little Native American girl living on Lake Superior in 1847 works and plays, learning the ways of her people, and retelling the everyday life of her family. Chapter Book Theme: Community Topic: Culture Good Read Aloud |