Vanessa Newton
2) One love
Author
Formats
Description
In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
6) Think big
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Description
A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.
9) Just like me
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
"A collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds"--adapted from penguinrandomhouse.com.
11) Becoming Vanessa
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know.
12) Nesting dolls
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
A little girl struggling to find her place within her family is shown how special she is through a set of nesting dolls.
15) Ruby's new home
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Jordan, Justin, and Jade get a new dog, they must learn to share the work of caring for her, as well as her love.
Author
Description
Early Sunday Morning follows June, Mommy, Daddy, and brother Troy through their weekend routine as June prepares for a special performance leading the children's choir at church on Sunday morning. Readers spend the weekend with June as she collects helpful pieces of advice on how to be less nervous about her big solo. Along the way, she visits the barbershop with Mommy and Troy, gets her hair done by Mommy, receives a special dress from her aunt,...
19) Drum city
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
A young boy begins banging on pots and pans in his front yard, enticing other children to join him, and before long the entire city is feeling the beat.
20) Dancing queen
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 4
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When the student council decides to host a dance as their next fundraiser, Jada feels nervous and queasy. She's excited to give back, but she can't dance! Still, she's determined to help the cause and show she cares. She practices her moves, gets help from friends, and even does research at the library to prepare--but will it be enough to help her create change in her community?"--