From the May 11, 2008 Pigeon Post essay of the same name.
This book list is divided into three sections:
(1) Picture Books
(2) Books for Independent Readers
(3) Books for Young Adults
The list begins below with Picture Books, but you can use one of the following links to skip directly to either of the other two sections.
Go to books for Independent Readers
Go to books for Young Adults
Picture Books
Independent Reader
Young Adult
We have put together just a sampling of stories which I hope you will find touching and inspirational. Here's a nod of respect towards the achievements of all those who came before.Please use the comments section to suggest additional candidates.
This book list is divided into three sections:
(1) Picture Books
(2) Books for Independent Readers
(3) Books for Young Adults
The list begins below with Picture Books, but you can use one of the following links to skip directly to either of the other two sections.
Go to books for Independent Readers
Go to books for Young Adults
Picture Books
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Marianthe's Story by Aliki Suggested |
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Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone and illustrated by Ted Lewin Recommended |
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When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest and illustrated by P.J. Lynch Recommended |
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Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel by Leslie Connor and illustrated by Mary Azarian Recommended |
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My Name Is Yoon by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabriela Swiatkowska Recommended |
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Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say Recommended |
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They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson Suggested |
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An Ellis Island Christmas by Maxinne Rhea Leighton and illustrated by Dennis Nolan Suggested |
Independent Reader
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Mama's Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes Highly Recommended |
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Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen and illustrated by Daniel Mark Duffy Suggested |
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Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse Recommended |
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The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez Suggested |
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Dreams in the Golden Country by Kathryn Lasky Suggested |
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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Lord and illustrated by Marc Simont Recommended |
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Faraway Summer by Johanna Hurwitz, illustrated by Mary Azarian Suggested |
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Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka Suggested |
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The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco Suggested |
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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Suggested |
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Meet Kirsten by Janet Beeler Shaw Recommended |
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Recommended |
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All-Of-A-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor and illustrated by Helen John Highly Recommended |
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Dragonwings by Laurence Yep Recommended |
Young Adult
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Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch Suggested |
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