The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander

This book was a selection I had chosen for World Read Aloud Day last week. Our high school literacy club sent students over to do a read aloud for each of my 3 classes that day. This book is powerful, thought-provoking, and has beautiful illustrations. It is a picture book, so it doesn't take long to read. One of my favorite features of the book is that it provides information in the back about many notable Black Americans that are alluded to in the story. It is a worthwhile read by a great author!

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Ugly by Robert Hoge

If you have ever read Wonder, you should also read this incredible true book by Robert Hoge. He tells his life story of growing up as a child with severe facial deformities. In fact, when he was born, his mother refused to even see him. His family almost abandoned him, but thankfully, in the end, his siblings said he belonged with them. His story is full of heartaches and triumphs, and it is a powerful reminder that there is so much to a person beyond what they look like on the outside. It is a book that everyone should read!

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

This book is about a young girl named Melody that has significant physical disabilities. She cannot talk, walk, or do much of anything on her own. However, her mind is very sharp and she is incredibly smart. The frustrating part is that no one, not even her parents, realize that she is intelligent. She is put in a classroom at school that is not challenging her at all. This is a story about how she was able to begin to communicate and reveal just how smart she truly is. Eventually she was able to start connecting with her peers and go to regular classes in school. It is a valuable story to read as a reminder not to assume someone's ability just by the way they look. It is a wonderful book!

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

Three Times Lucky is one of my absolute favorite books that I discovered a few years ago. It is a mystery, but has so many moments where I was giggling out loud as I read the hilarious adventures of Mo LoBeau, the main character. She is a feisty young girl that lives with Miss Lana and the Colonel, and spends a lot of time wondering if she'll ever find her "upstream" mother. She is a character you can't help but like, and she makes this a book that you'll find difficult to put down once you start reading it! Thankfully, this is the first book in a 3-book series, so there are even more adventures with Mo to enjoy after this one!

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