Chapter books for 4th grade including easy chapter books, Newbery chapter books and chapter book series.
It was strange to me that many important Japanese American stories were not told by Japanese Americans. I tried, therefore, to focus my Top 10: Japanese American Children’s Books list on lesser known authors telling important stories. I hope this list will inspire more authors in this genre!
I chose these books because there was something special about each of them that helps me to connect to my Chinese roots and I hope that you enjoy them to, even if your ancestry isn’t Asian.
The Korean-America authors have a unique stories to tell. Their collective memories of the old country are still fresh, as is their immigrant experience. Enjoy these 10 Korean American children’s books with your children.
I love researching very specific book requests for kids! I received this request from Nadine: Hey! I have been searching for books with an “inner city” vibe. My son is 9 and read The Spray-Paint Mystery and The Case of the Missing Trophy by Angela Medearis. Both times he was able to relate parts of…
I got this great newsletter from Random House Kids and wanted to share their newly published chapter books on the Olympics. All eyes are on London this year as the world’s greatest athletes compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics. With roots in Ancient Greece to modern-day stories of triumph and dedication, there’s a lot to…
New books for kids for summer reading. I review chapter books– both realistic fiction and action adventure — and graphic novels. Try these books to get your middle grade child reading this summer.
4th Grade Chapter Books and 5th Grade Chapter Books as well set in quirky small towns. These books for kids seem to win Newbery awards as well!