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What Is the Difference Between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic?

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931523

Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach issues of race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.

Vilissa Thompson

Nicole Evans (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931271

Meet Vilissa Thompson, an advocate for disabled people, especially disabled women of color, in this biography for early readers. This book examines her life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Ralph Braun

Ben Trockman (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931318

Ralph Braun, an inventor and businessman, revolutionized mobility for disabled people. This biography for early readers examines his life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easter Seals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Muddy Waters

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931851

Muddy Waters explores how Muddy Waters made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Loved Ones with Down Syndrome

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931363

Loved Ones With Down Syndrome covers the basics of Down syndrome, what people with Down syndrome might experience, loving someone with Down syndrome, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Chronic Illness

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931349

Loved Ones With Chronic Illness covers the basics of chronic illness, what people with chronic illness might experience, loving someone with chronic illness, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Depression

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931356

Loved Ones With Depression covers the basics of depression, what people with depression might experience, loving someone with depression, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with a Physical Disability

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931370

Loved Ones With a Physical Disability covers the basics of a physical disability, what people with a physical disability might experience, loving someone with a physical disability, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Autism

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931325

Loved Ones With Autism covers the basics of autism, what people with autism might experience, loving someone with autism, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Cancer

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931332

Loved Ones With Cancer covers the basics of cancer, what people with cancer might experience, loving someone with cancer, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Lizzo

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931844

Lizzo explores how Lizzo has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Kendrick Lamar

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931837

Kendrick Lamar explores how Kendrick Lamar has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Leroy Moore

Tiernan Bertrand-Essington (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931288

Emmy award-winner Leroy Moore, Jr. founded the Krip-Hop Nation, a hip-hop movement for people with disabilities. This biography for early readers examines his life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Judy Heumann

Lily Newton (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931257

Judy Heumann, a leader in the disabled community, has made the world more accessible. This biography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Jimi Hendrix

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931820

Jimi Hendrix explores how Jimi Hendrix made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Jason Benetti

Beth Finke (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931295

Say hello to sportscaster Jason Benetti, the voice of the Chicago White Sox, in this biography for early readers. This book examines his life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easter Seals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Hispanic Heritage / Herencia Hispana

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931554

Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator, advocate, and author Brenda Mendoza to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Ben Trockman (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931240

Explore the life of former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Excellence in the Arts / Excelencia en los Artes

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931585

Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way.

Ella Fitzgerald

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931813

Ella Fitzgerald explores how Ella Fitzgerald made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Carter Does Yardwork

Cecilia Minden (author) Nadia Gunawan (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668930885

In this B-level Little Blossom Stories book, Carter meets a blackbird while planting flowers and shrubs in his yard. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled vowels. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.

At the Hospital

Julia Jaske (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931196

At the Hospital explores the sights and sounds of the hospital. It covers people and objects found at the hospital. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.

Aretha Franklin

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931806

Aretha Franklin explores how Aretha Franklin made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact.

Anita Cameron

Anita Cameron (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931264

Anita Cameron, a disability rights advocate and activist, has moved the country closer to justice through her civil rights activism. This autobiography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by Anita Cameron herself, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

Alice Wong

Erin Hawley (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931301

Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.