Are you looking to add some more diverse titles to your upper elementary classroom library? Here are 5 awesome “own voices” chapter books that you should buy right now!
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
According to Kelly Yang, “Front Desk is about not giving into fear and being strong and kind even when you’re down on your luck and life is hard.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–sDoefzSrY
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
This historical fiction book brings alive a time in history that not a lot of people know about, the partition of India. It explores themes such as belonging, family and identity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuPBCTxsdLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuPBCTxsdLc
El Deafo by Cece Bell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnj5STG0SZo
This is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about acceptance and being yourself.
New Kid by Jerry Craft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCy7gjdMvjU
Jerry Craft says that this is the book that he wishes he had as a kid. It talks about racism and microaggressions in a way that students will understand and relate to.
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRS1t2bK4bA
This book features black & white images as well as collage art throughout, making it a great choice for reluctant readers. The story features themes of identity and culture.
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