RIF and Little Free Library

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Laurie Ann Thompson

Though he was born with a physical disability, Emmanuel quickly proves that he is just as capable as everyone else. This book tells the amazing story of Emmanuel's 400-mile journey on his bicycle and his campaign to help other people with disabilities.

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. A former basketball star, he's as tall as his truck, and he can hold a cabbage--or a basketball--in one hand. But what is most special about Farmer Will is that he can see what others can't see. When he looked at an abandoned city lot in Milwaukee he saw a huge table, big enough to feed the whole world. No space, no problem. Poor soil, there's a solution. Need help, found it. Farmer Will is a genius in solving problems.

Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

by Duncan Tonatiuh

When Sylvia and her family moved from Santa Ana to Westminster in 1944, they were told that she and her siblings couldn’t attend the school closest to them. Instead, they were sent to the “school for Mexicans.” This book tells the true story of Sylvia’s fight for the right to attend her neighborhood school.

Waiting for the Biblioburro

by Monica Brown

Ana loves to read, but she has already read all the books in her small village in Colombia. Then one day a man riding two burros comes to her village. He is carrying a traveling library with more books than Ana ever imagined. This book is inspired by librarian Luis Soriano, whose Biblioburro brought books to rural Colombia.

K - 3rd

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by William Kamkwamba

A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from old science books, he builds a windmill for his village. A true story of perseverance, patience, and innovation.

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

by Malala Yousafzai

On October 9th, 2012 young Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban while riding a bus home from school in Pakistan. Against all odds, she survived and became an advocate for education for girls in her country. At the age of 16, she became the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. This book tells her story in her own words.

8th - 11th

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

by Kate DiCamillo

The story of Despereaux, a mouse who falls in love with a human named Princess Pea who is being held prisoner by rats. Despereaux goes on a quest to save the princess and along the way has many adventures involving a rat named Roscuro, Miggery Sow, a girl who works in the castle, Gregory the jailor, and a cook who hates mice.

2nd - 5th

Wonder

by R.J. Palacio

The story of August “Auggie” Pullman, who was born with a rare facial deformity called Treacher Collins Syndrome and a cleft palate. After being home-schooled for years, he begins school at Beecher Prep. He finds friends in Jack, Charlotte, and Summer, but he must learn to deal with bullying, betrayal, and misunderstandings.

3rd - 7th

Officer Buckle and Gloria

by Peggy Rathmann

Officer Buckle’s very useful safety tips fall on deaf ears every time he shares them with the kids at school. However, when he brings his enchanting dog Gloria to join him for the presentation, all the children play close attention to his clever and helpful guidance.

Pre-K - 3rd

Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

by John Frank

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful book offers a collection of poems showcasing everyday examples of simple acts of kindness.

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1st - 4th

Library Lion

by Michelle Knudsen

Miss Merriwether is very particular about her library, so at first she didn't know what to make of the lion that walked in. But he turned out to be willing to follow her rules, until one day, when something terrible happened, he took over and saved the day.

Pre-K - 3rd

What Do People Do All Day?

by Richard Scarry

Colorful illustrations reveal the kinds of jobs people do each day. Captain Salty and his crew prepare for a trip on the sea, and Sergeant Murphy is a policeman. Other jobs include building houses, flying planes, and growing food.

Pre-K - 2nd