Grades 6-8 Archives - Page 11 of 30

Ziggy, Stardust & Me

Reviewed by Charlie, 17 Review Source: Indigo Bookshelf: Voices of Native Youth Book Author: I’ve done some hard reviews/essays. This may be the hardest. I’m not coming from a place of “I’m a critic and I want to cut this author.” I’m not settling a score and I don’t want to be unfair or hurt anyone. I’m being true […]

Caravan to the North: Misael’s Long Walk / Caravana al Norte: La larga caminata de Misael

Reviewed by Beverly Slapin Review Source: De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children Book Author: On the mostly black-and-white line illustration that wraps around the jacket, an anonymous group of people gathers in the Plaza Divino Salvador del Mundo. Most wear caps and lug drawstring sacks or backpacks or duffel bags or rolled-up […]

Queer History of the United States for Young People

Reviewed by Conner Suddick Review Source: Independent Book Author: While a growing body of scholarship about LGBTQ+ people and history exists, LGBTQ+ history is largely inaccessible for many young people. It is usually not taught in schools or referenced in textbooks. A Queer History of the United States for Young People changes this reality. As […]

The Other Boy

Reviewed by Conner Suddick Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is a lovable, creative, and athletic boy navigating the interplay of his gender identity, social life, and family dynamics. In The Other Boy, M. G. Hennessey depicts Shane’s journey as he grapples with his identity as a transgender person. His entire […]

She He They Me For the Sisters Misters & Binary Resisters

Reviewed by Conner Suddick Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: OUT OF PRINT In the words of Dr. Robyn Ryle, “Gender is an epic adventure.” In her book, She, He, They, Me: For the Sisters, Misters, and Binary Resisters, Dr. Ryle provides readers the opportunity to embark on a self-determined gender journey. Written in […]

The Moon Within

Reviewed by Conner Suddick Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Reconciling identity and the prospect of adulthood is challenging. With stunning poetic storytelling, fresh perspective, and the incorporation of Spanish and Nahuatl languages, The Moon Within by Aida Salazar focuses on the life of Celi Rivera, a Mexican-Puerto Rican growing up in Oakland, California. […]