Pair these Lee & Low titles with birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays that are happening in the month of September!
The Storyteller’s Candle / La velita de los cuentos
by Lucia Gonzalez, illustrated by Lulu Delacre
PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD HONORS
⭐"With this simple and affectionate story, González and Delacre. . . broadcast Belpré's welcome message to new generations of immigrants: 'Remember, the library belongs to you all." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Richard Wright and the Library Card
by William Miller, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
"An episode from the autobiography of Richard Wright is skillfully fictionalized, resulting in a suspenseful and gratifying story about the power of reading. . . A challenging endeavor, and an accomplished one." —Kirkus Reviews
A Morning with Grandpa
by Sylvia Liu, illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay
NEW VOICES AWARD WINNER
"This playful and unique story combines tai chi and yoga as Mei Mei and her grandpa Gong Gong show the merits and techniques of each." —Booklist
I'll Build You a Bookcase
by Jean Ciborowski Fahey, illustrated 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.
Authentic Spanish Book List for Grades PreK-12 / Libros auténticos en español de PreK as 12° Grado
High-quality bilingual and Spanish books help build a solid foundation to achieve Spanish literacy or bilingualism while also affirming and validating a child’s identity, culture, and home language. Here are some of our most popular bilingual and dual language texts written by authors from the cultures featured in the books.
En Lee & Low Books estamos orgullosos de publicar libros cultural y lingüísticamente auténticos de los que todos pueden disfrutar. Estamos honrados de mostrar historias que celebran culturas, voces y experiencias de comunidades que históricamente han estado ausentes o mal representadas en la literatura infantil. Los libros bilingües y en español de alta calidad no solo ayudan a construir una base sólida a la alfabetización en español, sino también afirman y validan la identidad, cultura e idioma del hogar de los niños.
Stacey Abrams: Lift Every Voice
by Sarah Warren, illustrated by Monica Mikai
DELAWARE DIAMONDS AWARD NOMINEE
"This is a comprehensive, inspiring biography of a leader whose moral compass guides her work. Mikai's art faithfully represents Abrams at different ages and in various settings and helps communicate to young readers the experiences that distinguish Abrams' life as well as the social situations and power dynamics that inform her priorities." —Kirkus Reviews
Breaking to the Beat!
by Linda J. Acevedo, illustrated 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
Ray Charles
by Sharon Bell Mathis, illustrated by George Ford
CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR AWARDS WINNER
"Ford's illustrations capture every emotional nuance, from Ray's disappointment at being tricked by classmates as a child, to his strength as a man, refusing to perform to segregated audiences." —Publishers Weekly
Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators
by Kimm Topping, illustrated by Anshika Khullar
⭐"Khullar's realistic portraiture focuses on figures' faces, and spot illustrations emphasize queer symbols that underscore the history and culture conveyed via Topping's empathetic and conversational text. This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
by Kelly Lyons, illustrated by Laura Freeman
ORBIS PICTUS OUTSTANDING NONFICTION FOR CHILDREN RECOMMENDED BOOK
"[T]his book will inspire children who have trouble reading. . . and those who aspire to have careers as artists and architects. Both an inspiration and an excellent companion for a trip to the museum its subject designed.'" —Kirkus Reviews
Black Was the Ink
by Michelle Coles
⭐"Coles' stunning debut celebrates forgotten heroes and better futures. . . Sensitively explores what it means to care about something, fight for something, and effect lasting change. Teens will immediately connect with Malcom's journey and readily identify the real-life issues involving systematic oppression, social justice, and racism that Coles poignantly examines. A powerful story." —Booklist, starred review
