Pair these Lee & Low titles with birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays that are happening in the month of May!
Bonnie's Rocket
by Emeline Lee and illustrated by Alina Chau
"An engaging father-daughter STEAM story full of support and scientific inquiry." —Kirkus Reviews
Roses for Isabella
by Diana Cohn and illustrated by Amy Córdova Boone
"The strength of award-winning Córdova's illustrations is in her use of vivid, beautiful colors and expression. . . Exposing children to this kind of book encourages a global awareness that can only serve them as they grow up in a world where issues such as Fair Trade become increasingly important." —Foreword Reviews
A Sky That Sings
by Anita Sanchez and George Steele, illustrated by Emily Mendoza
"Ideal for any educator teaching listening skills or the science of birding, this book is also an inclusive tool perfect for a variety of content connections, including science and ELA." —School Library Journal
Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers
by Pat Mora and illustrated by Paula Barragán
NCSS NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
"Wonderful for reading aloud or for enjoying quietly alone. This is that rare book that will resonate across age ranges and cultures to appeal to the common human experience. A tour de force." —School Library Journal
Family Pictures / Cuadros de familia
written and illustrated by Carmen Lomas Garza
PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR AWARD HONOR
"Family Pictures is a visual feast, and an aural delight." —School Library Journal
Generation Queer: Stories of Organizers, Artists, and Educators
by Kimm Topping and illustrated by Anshika Khullar
"In this combination manual, educational material, and inspirational piece, Topping assembles in one place all the information queer youth may need. . . . Generation Queer provides a comprehensive look at queer lifestyles, resistance, and education while advocating for self-love and acceptance." —Booklist
The Bee Tree
by Stephen Buchmann and Diana Cohn, illustrated by Paul Mirocha
This beautifully illustrated STEM picture book is both a fascinating insight into honeybee behavior and a satisfying story of coming of age.
The Harvey Milk Story
by Kari Krakow and illustrated by David Gardner
"Krakow debuts with a first of its kind: a picture-book biography of an important gay-rights figure. . . Capturing just the right tone for its audience, this is a significant contribution to the genre and a fitting tribute to an ordinary guy turned extraordinary." —Kirkus Reviews
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy
by William Wise and illustrated by Adam Gustavson
COOPERATIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTER (CCBC) CHOICES 2013
"Employing rich descriptive language with just the right combination of drama and information, Wise emphasizes Hoy's steadfastness and determination in his baseball exploits and in every endeavor before and after his career. . . A fascinating introduction to a little-known hero." —Kirkus Reviews
Boys of the Beast
by Monica Zepeda
INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD WINNER
"Starting off as mere character sketches, the three Latinx cousins (Matt has a White father) soon develop into fully endearing heroes thanks to Zepeda's deft, potent writing. Alternating short chapters from each teen's perspective packs nuance and depth in this quick read splashed with melodrama and humor...Like a missive from the soul. " —Kirkus Reviews
Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story
written and illustrated by S. D. Nelson
"The writing is clear and avoids fictionalized thoughts or dialogue. Soft, well-composed acrylic paintings support the text. Nelson cleverly obscures the faces of the soldiers in battle, emphasizing their anonymity, conveying the fact that any one of them could have been in Hayes's position, and underscoring his struggle to accept attention that he believed to be undeserved. . . A satisfying read for those in search of background on the iconic photograph, families looking for a patriotic story, and students seeking material on minority Americans." —School Library Journal
Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
by Joseph Bruchac and illustrated by S. D. Nelson
CARTER G. WOODSON BOOK AWARD WINNER
"Finished with a career recap, plus a discussion of the long effort to restore Thorpe's confiscated medals. . . young readers in need of a role model could hardly do better." —Kirkus Reviews
