Book+List



Choi, Y. (2001). //The name jar//. New York, NY: Dell Dragonfly Books. //Tells the story of a little girl who comes from China, and she is afraid to tell her classmates her Chinese name. This book shows that being comfortable with one’s self, and that coming from another country can make someone special.//



Fox, M. (1985). //Wilfrid gordon mcdonald partridge// (J. Vivas, Illus.). Ja Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller Publishers. //Tells the story of a little boy who tries to find the meaning of the word memory. This book shows that memories and sharing secrets can make someone special.//



Kraus, R. (1971). //Leo the late bloomer// (J. Aruego, Illus.). New York, NY: Scholastic Inc. //Tells the story of Leo the tiger and how patience allows someone to bloom. This book shows that learning, understanding and patience are ways that someone can be special.//



Lombard, J. (2006). //Drita, my homegirl//. New York: Scholastic Inc. //Drita, My Homegirl is about how two girls from totally different circumstances become friends. This book shows that seeing similarities in someone else and making friends are ways that someone can be special.//



Polacco, P. (1998). //Thank you, mr. falker//. New York, NY: Philomel Books. //This book tells the story of a little girl who desperately wants to read, but can’t seem to learn in school, and about the the teacher who finally recognizes the difficulties that Tricia has. This book shows that intelligence, bravery, and having the ability to see when someone needs help are ways that someone can be special.//



Ryan, P.M. (2000). //Esperenza rising//. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc. //Tells the story of Esperenza and how she has to leave her home in Mexico to move to America. In America, Esperenza and her mother must work very hard as migrant workers. This book shows that helping others, and standing up for what you believe in are ways that people can be special.//



Spinelli, J. (1992). //Maniac magee//. New York, NY: Harpercollins Publishers. //Maniac Magee is the story of a young man who wanders into the town of Two Mills. Maniac becomes a bridge for many people of different age, ethnicity, and background to see each other as people. This book shows that being good at something, seeing everyone as a person, and surviving on one’s own are all ways that someone can be special.//