Showing 1–8 of 8 titles

• List: Notable Children's Books
• Genre: Literature

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  I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage

  By Lee Bennett Hopkins (Editor)

  Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781620143117
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  Imagine

  By Juan Felipe Herrera, Lauren Castillo (Illustrator)

  Herrera uses poetry to recount his journey and invites readers to imagine their own future full of possibilities.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780763690526
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  National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!

  By J. Patrick Lewis (Editor)

  Bold, colorful photos, paired with kid-friendly poems about nature, connect readers to the outside world and show how easily poetic inspiration comes from our planet.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781426320958
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  Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir

  By Nikki Grimes

  This distinguished memoir in verse highlights bestselling author and poet Nikki Grimes' formative years, detailing the people, places, and events that shaped her life.

  • Nonfiction, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781629798813
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  Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

  By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

  This riveting picturebook biography of Pura Belpré, following her from Puerto Rico to her new life in Nueva York, captures her professional life, legacy, and lifelong passion for storytelling and public libraries.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2020 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062748683
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  A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Lou Fancher (Illustrator), Steve Johnson (Illustrator)

  This homage to Ezra Jack Keats takes the form of a biographical poem, telling of his creation of Peter, the young, black protagonist of The Snowy Day, and Keats' impact on children's literature.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2017
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780425287682
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  Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton

  By Don Tate

  George Moses Horton overcame slavery and illiteracy to become a remarkable poet. His love of words and success as a poet will inspire readers.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781561458257
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  Some Writer! The Story of E. B. White

  By Melissa Sweet

  This enticing biography of beloved children's book author E. B. White seamlessly incorporates photographs, personal letters, pages from his books, and collage illustrations with engaging text.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2017
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780544319592