Skip to main content

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central

  • SIGN IN
  • REGISTER
  • SEARCH
Home Literacy Central Literacy Central Literacy Network
Reading is Fundamental
DONATE

Main navigation Literacy Central

  • Find a Book
  • Tools
    • Activity Calendars
    • Puzzle Creator
    • Graphic Organizers
    • Literacy Tracker
    • Reading Incentives
    • BeeLine Reader
    • Mobile Apps
    • eBooks
  • Centers
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Well-Being
    • Sustainable Futures
    • Sense of Belonging
    • Independent Reading
    • Virus and Germ
  • Resources
    • Rally to Read
    • Daily Book Bites
    • Lesson Plans
    • Puzzles
    • Read Aloud Videos
    • Reading Passages
    • Author Interviews
  • DONATE

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central

  • SIGN IN
  • REGISTER
  • SEARCH

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central - Logged

Sign up for our Newsletter

  1. Home
  2. Literacy Central
1-24 of 27 results for All Resources

Pagination

  • 1
  • 2
Image

The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Fraser

“Did you know that Rayna Rose likes to wear two different shoes? Differences make us special. What...

Pre-K - 4th
Image

Me and My Amazing Body

Written by Joan Sweeney and Illustrated by Ed Miller

What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that...

Pre-K - 2nd
Image

Amma's Sari

Written by Sandhya Parappukkaran and Illustrated by Michelle Pereira

This book tells the story of 6-year-old Shreya, a second-generation migrant navigating her dual...

Pre-K - 5th
Image

BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th
Image

Eva, The Kid Reporter

Written by Courtney Carter DeJesus and Illustrated by Patricia F. Braga

Eva is a little girl whose big, curly hair matches her big appetite for answers.
She is curious...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Written by Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, & Melissa Sweet and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Angelina Honey Bee: Around Autism and Cerebral Palsy

Written and Illustrated by Latonea Washington

Through Tina's eyes, we see a day in the life of a child with autism and cerebral palsy. At various...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Fox the Tiger (My First I Can Read!)

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

I Believe I Can

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.

I Believe I...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Dung Ho

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

I Am Every Good Thing

Written by Derrick Barnes and Illustrated by Gordon C. James

I am
a nonstop ball of energy.
Powerful and full of light.
I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A
...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

A Walk in the Words

Written and Illustrated by Hudson Talbott

Hudson Talbott's inspiring story vividly reveals the challenges--and ultimately the rewards--of...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image
21162

The Name Jar

Written and Illustrated by Yangsook Choi
Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name...
Pre-K - 2nd
Image
21145

Under My Hijab

Written by Hena Khan and Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it...
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
21141

When Aidan Became a Brother

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room...
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
21084

A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Written by Sara O'Leary and Illustrated by Qin Leng

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the...

Pre-K - 2nd
Image
21064

Rae's First Day

Written by Danny Jordan and Illustrated by Agustina Perciante

Rae is like many five year olds with one BIG exception: she has a super-secret superpower. Unlike...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image
21039

Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day

Written by Jamie Lee Curtis and Illustrated by Laura Cornell
Silly, cranky, excited, or sad—everyone has moods that can change each day. And that’s okay! Follow...
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
20935

The Monster Who Lost His Mean

Written by Tiffany Strelitz
Everyone knows that the M in "monster" stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can't be...
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
20920

Always Anjali

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Jessica Blank
Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But...
Pre-K - 4th
Image
20901

Hair Love

Written by Matthew A. Cherry
Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's...
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
20855

I Am Enough

Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

An ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. We are all here for...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image
20822

Sulwe

Written by Lupita Nyong'o and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image
19822

Frida

Written by Jonah Winter and Illustrated by Ana Juan
Over and over again, Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art.
Pre-K - 3rd

Pagination

  • 1
  • 2

FILTER

Resources

  • Book Resource

Grades

  • (-) Pre-K
  • (-) K
  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
  • 5th

Lexile Range

  • Birth-500
  • 501-900

Genre

  • fiction
  • narrative nonfiction
  • nonfiction
  • autobiography
  • biography
  • early concepts
  • historical fiction
  • picture book
  • realistic fiction

Themes

  • (-) self acceptance
  • emotions & feelings
  • family
  • living with disabilities
  • african american stories
  • animals
  • artistic expression
  • asian american family
  • being yourself
  • disabilities
  • individuality
  • journalism
  • lgbtq
  • overcoming challenges
  • perseverance
  • religious freedom
  • self esteem
  • the human body

Donate

Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation.

Donate

  A Trusted Charity

RIF AwardsGuideStarLibrary of Congress - Literacy AwardsCharity Navigator
Home Literacy Central Literacy Central Literacy Network
Reading is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental

750 First Street, NE

Suite 920

Washington, DC 20002

1 (877) RIF-READ

1 (877) 743-7323

  • FAQ
  • CONTACT US   
  • CAREERS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TERMS OF USE     
  • FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONNECT

Sign up for our Newsletter

Since 1966

RIF LogoRIF LogoRIF LogoRIF Logo

© Reading Is Fundamental. All rights reserved. RIF is a 501(c)(3).


The logo for Macy's. A white star sits to the left of the company name, Macy's. The apostrophe in the name is replaced with a smaller star.

Literacy Central is a free resources for parents, teachers and children thanks in part to the generous support of Macy’s.