Books like Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore

A powerful story of a Black family's battle for dignity, family, and land in Depression‑era Mississippi, seen through the eyes of eight‑year‑old Cassie Logan.

A collection of Dr. Seuss’s playful rhymed tales that explore humor, prejudice, and tolerance through memorable characters such as the Sneetches.

Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a new adventure to rescue a beautiful unicorn, blending magic and mystery.

Two girls—one white, one black—learn to trust each other while lingering on the fence that splits their town, discovering friendship across racial lines.

A story of a Japanese American man recounting his grandfather's journey to America and the feelings of being torn between two countries.

A young girl, her mother who works as a waitress, and her grandmother set aside a few dimes to purchase a cozy armchair after their home is destroyed by fire.

A young boy explores what memory means as he seeks to restore the fading recollections of his elderly friend.

When she must step into her mother’s role in depression‑plagued Kentucky, twelve‑year‑old Amanda finds a brief escape to Memphis, where she expands her world while deepening her appreciation for her family and roots.

*A modern Thanksgiving classic about an immigrant girl who comes to identify with the story of the Pilgrims, as she seeks religious freedom and a home in a new land.* As Molly nears her first Thanksgiving in the New World, she doesn't find much to be thankful for. Her classmates giggle at her Yiddish accent and make fun of her unfamiliarity with American ways. Molly's embarrassed when her mother helps with a class Thanksgiving project by making a little doll that looks more like a Russian refugee than a New England Pilgrim. But the tiny modern-day pilgrim just might help Molly to find a place for herself in America. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, *Molly's Pilgrim* inspired the 1986 Academy Award-winning live-action short film.

Set in 1930 Maine, "Better to Wish" follows eight‑year‑old Abby Nichols as she balances family duties and her dream of becoming a writer amidst the Great Depression.

A ten‑year‑old girl dreams of becoming a baker while attending an exclusive girls’ witch‑craft school, where she excels despite her resistance to magic.

A teenage girl records her family's journey as they become migrant workers in California during the Dust Bowl era.