This week's children's pick is My Brother Charlie, by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Illustrations are by Shane W. Evans. Charlie has autism. There are alot of things that he can't do, but his sister can tell you all the wonderful things he can, like playing the piano, knowing the names of the American presidents, and knowing things about airplanes. This picture book is a great read for K-3rd grade.
Junior Fiction/Young Adult Pick
This week's junior fiction pick is Becoming Naomi Leon, by Pam Munoz Ryan. Mexican-American, Naomi Leon is great at making list, worrying, and soap cravings. She and her younger brother Owen, have been living with their great-grandmother Mary Outlaw (Gram). Thus, giving Naomi the "funniest last name in the universe." When Naomi's mother pops back into their lives things are shaken up in the worse way. In order to save her family, Naomi goes on a journey to Mexico in search of her father. The award winning book is a great read for students with a lexile between 730 & 880. (Grades 6+)
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