A cute beginning reader with a moral.

Didn't strike me as magical as it seems to strike others.

Based on recollections from the author's family, this story covers the horror of residential schools. This one focuses on a Canadian school, but there were schools just as bad in the United States. This is part of our past that we need to reckon with.

When one day quits, what do the other days do to keep the pattern going? How much chaos will ensue?

I love a good inspirational sports story, and this book about Olympic champion Sammy Lee fits the bill splendidly. Lee became a champion diver despite only being allowed in the pool certain days, and the daily discriminations that come with being not white in the United States.

A story about lucha libre wrestling. As an adult, part of the story is very obvious, but I loved seeing the wrestling through a child's eyes.

A beautiful story about the Galapagos and how they came to be. I love Jason Chin's work.

A look at six children's experiences in the same class. I do wish that one hadn't been labeled a "problem child" quite so heavily, but overall, it's a really interesting look at different perspectives in one class.

I loved this book about a family cooking and having dinner together. Beautiful illustrations.