Pair these Lee & Low titles with birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays that are happening in the month of August!
Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
by Paula Yoo, illus. by Dom Lee
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE WINNER
⭐2 STARRED REVIEWS⭐
⭐"[A] handsome, inspiring biography, which will make both an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." —Booklist, starred review
Sweet Potato Pie
by Kathleen D. Lindsey, illus. by Charlotte Riley-Webb
"Riley-Webb's artwork uses broad, energetic strokes and its strong color palette sweep children into this tasty tale, and the included pie recipe makes the experience complete." —Booklist
Twin Flames
by Olivia Abtahi
"Full of lessons regarding sisterhood and self acceptance, this cinematic fantasy will appeal to fans of the genre who like their adventures with a grounded emotional core." –Booklist
The Wild Ones
by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera
"Full-color panels of charming digital illustrations make this an accessible graphic novel, and the main characters' enthusiasm results in a lighthearted tale interspersed with details about folklore. . . Wild monsters from diverse cultures lurk (and smirk) in this not-so-scary story of fighting for home." —Kirkus Reviews
The People Shall Continue
by Simon J. Ortiz, illus. by Sharol Graves
COOPERATIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTER (CCBC) CHOICES
"A healing introduction, respectful reflection, profound and poetic celebration of the drumbeat, the heartbeat of Native Nations--past, present, and future." —Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling author
I'll Build You a Bookcase
by Jean Ciborowski Fahey, illus. by Simone Shin
COLORADO STATE LIBRARY CLEL BELL AWARDS SHORTLIST
"This bilingual picture book encourages a love of books in children by building a place for them, both physically, in the form of a bookcase, and emotionally, in a child's heart." —Booklist
Also available in Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Breaking to the Beat!
by Linda J. Acevedo, illus. by Frank Morrison
AMÉRICAS AWARD COMMENDED TITLE
⭐5 STARRED REVIEWS⭐
⭐"With text full of punchy words and phrases, the author invokes the indelible zest of hip-hop in a way that inspires. Morrison's hazy, graffiti-flavored artwork is spellbinding, with bodies etched in movement that leaps off the pages. An irresistible beat to get readers on their feet." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
by Sandra Nickel, illus. by Oliver Dominguez
DIAMOND STATE LITERACY ASSOCIATION DELAWARE DIAMONDS AWARD WINNER
⭐"Nickel's thorough research, including communications with the descendants of the principals, brings to life the man behind the world's favorite cheesy bites. Dominguez's detailed facial expressions and vibrant, full-bleed, double-page period illustrations successfully capture the people, the era, and its fashions. . . A celebration of ingenuity and kismet." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!
by Andrea J. Loney, illus. by Keith Mallett
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEE
⭐2 STARRED REVIEWS⭐
⭐"The vibrant illustrations paired with the lively text make Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee! a picture book biography that truly shares the beauty VanDerZee saw in his heart." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
Rise of the Halfling King (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1)
by David Bowles, illus. by Charlene Bowles
TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LITTLE MAVERICK GRAPHIC NOVEL READING LIST
⭐"With seemingly simple yet vivid illustrations characterized by strong, dynamic lines, the illustrator develops cunning and endearing characters to populate this enticing tale. . . An unmissable adventure of mythical proportions." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Miles of Style: Eunice W. Johnson and the EBONY Fashion Fair
by Lisa D. Brathwaite, illus. by Lynn Gaines
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) SEPTIMA CLARK BOOK AWARD HONOR
"Brathwaite's wonderfully researched picture-book biography introduces elementary audiences to the impressive life and achievements of Eunice W. Johnson, a pioneer of Black fashion and cofounder of EBONY magazine. . . . Gaines fills the pages from top to bottom with color, pattern, and texture—well suited to the topic at hand." —Booklist
Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
by Gwendolyn Hooks, illus. by Colin Bootman
NAACP IMAGE AWARDS WINNER
⭐"Beyond the crucial message of perseverance and spotlight on prejudiced attitudes that still resonate today, this middle-grade picture book illuminates the life of little-known man whose innovations continue to be essential to modern medicine." —Booklist, starred review
Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss
by Azam Mahdavi, illus. by Maryam Tahmasebi, transl. by Parisa Saranj
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
⭐2 STARRED REVIEWS⭐
⭐"A strong purchase to introduce loss and, not incidentally, expose students to translated works." —School Library Journal, starred review
