Shared Reading
During our biography unit, we will be reading the following books as a class.
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Written by Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by Yuji Morales
This beautifully illustrated picture book chronicles the life of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Beginning with his life as a young boy growing up on a farm in California, the book shows how struggles in Cesar's early life developed Cesar's character. His perseverance eventually led him to take charge and stand up for the rights of farm workers everywhere.
Written by Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by Yuji Morales
This beautifully illustrated picture book chronicles the life of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Beginning with his life as a young boy growing up on a farm in California, the book shows how struggles in Cesar's early life developed Cesar's character. His perseverance eventually led him to take charge and stand up for the rights of farm workers everywhere.
Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
Written by Paula Yoo and illustrated by Dom Lee
Olympic diver Sammy Lee was the first Asian American to win a gold medal. Before this achievement, Sammy experienced discrimination as a Korean growing up in the 1930's. Even though people of color could only use the pool one day a week, Sammy was able to rise above his challenges to succeed as a diver.
Written by Paula Yoo and illustrated by Dom Lee
Olympic diver Sammy Lee was the first Asian American to win a gold medal. Before this achievement, Sammy experienced discrimination as a Korean growing up in the 1930's. Even though people of color could only use the pool one day a week, Sammy was able to rise above his challenges to succeed as a diver.
Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
Written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by David Diaz
Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz illustrates this true story of Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. This book documents Wilma's childhood, in which she suffered from scarlet fever and polio--leaving her left leg paralyzed. Against all odds Wilma went on to become one of the fastest women in the world.
Written by Kathleen Krull and illustrated by David Diaz
Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz illustrates this true story of Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. This book documents Wilma's childhood, in which she suffered from scarlet fever and polio--leaving her left leg paralyzed. Against all odds Wilma went on to become one of the fastest women in the world.
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
Written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
Few people know how the Statue of Liberty came to represent the United States as a country that welcomes immigrants. This picture book introduces us to the life of Emma Lazarus, the author of the famous poem "The New Colossus," which helped turn the statue into a symbol of freedom and liberty. The poem was engraved on the entryway to the Statue of Liberty, and features the famous lines "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
Written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola
Few people know how the Statue of Liberty came to represent the United States as a country that welcomes immigrants. This picture book introduces us to the life of Emma Lazarus, the author of the famous poem "The New Colossus," which helped turn the statue into a symbol of freedom and liberty. The poem was engraved on the entryway to the Statue of Liberty, and features the famous lines "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
