Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile

By: Gloria Houston
Illustrated by:
Susan Condie Lamb
Dorothy became a librarian to share her love of books and reading. How she started a library service first on a bookmobile and later inspired a building — touching many lives in her North Caroline town — is based a real person that the author knew.

How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark

By: Rosalyn Schanzer
The Lewis and Clark expedition was well-documented by the explorers themselves; their travels and revelations have been compressed and illustrated for a thorough, informative, and fully sourced look at this momentous journey.

John Smith Escapes Again!

By: Rosalyn Schanzer
John Smith was a key figure in early American history. His adventurous life and exploits (including his association with Pocahontas) are revealed through a series of exciting escapes well told with well-researched, rousing illustrations.

Nadia's Hands

Hands with henna designs
Illustrated by:
Jonathan Weiner

Nadia's aunt is about to get married, and Nadia has been chosen as the flower girl. This means that her aunt will be putting mehndi on Nadia's hands, covering them with beautiful designs for the wedding.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

By: Katherine Paterson
The 13th century St. Francis of Assisi hymn of praise, "The Canticle of the Sun", pays homage to the natural world. It has been newly interpreted and freshly illustrated with handsome, memorable, and respectful results

Day of the Pelican

By: Katherine Paterson

The flight of an Albanian family from Kosovo to avoid escalating violence and what they confront when they land in a small Vermont village comes to life through the voice of 12-year old Meli.

Flint Heart

By: Katherine Paterson John Paterson
An ancient talisman resurfaces to once again create misery until a true heart destroys it forever. The husband and wife team rework this early 20th century fantasy making it accessible to contemporary audiences.

Bringing Asha Home

By: Uma Krishnaswami
Illustrated by:
Jamel Akib

It's Rakhi Day, a Hindu celebration special to brothers and sisters, and Arun wishes he had a little sister. Soon his wish comes true when he finds out that his parents will be adopting Asha, a little girl from India.

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