Kindergarten Park Play Date is Saturday, August 16, 9:00-10:30 AM @ Franklin Park ~ ~ ~ First Day of School is Wednesday, August 20!
Washington Elementary PTA strives to promote diversity and inclusion within our reach to the community. As such, we would love to share Read Across America's monthly book recommendations with you to explore.
By Karina Nicole González
In this story of hope and community, as Elena and her family work to rebuild what a hurricane destroyed, Elena listens for the call of the tree frogs, her favorite
By Duncan Tonatiuh
Using a combination of Nahuatl and English words, a young Mexihcah girl tells her brother the story of the tlahcuilohqueh–painters of words–and explains the practice of creating amoxtin–wordless, hand-painted books at the amoxcalli–the house of books.
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series▶
By Traci Sorell
The true story of the resilience of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who did what they loved in the face of injustice, and in 1911 became the first two Native American pro baseball players to face off in a World Series.
By Joy HHarjo
In this picture book adaptation of her iconic poem, the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate invites readers to consider the connections between themselves and their family, community, and the world.
By Gracey Zhang
Rubin, an aspiring violinist, ventures into the forest to practice and is visited by creatures who appreciate his music as it is, helping him find his strength and voice.
By Sandra Neil Wallace
This picture book biography of Civil Rights Movement leader Diane Nash shares her experiences leading lunch counter sit-ins and peaceful marches and her decision to fight to stop segregation not with anger or violence, but with love.
By Laekan Zea Kemp
Corina’s abuela encourages her to choose flowers with special meaning for her birthday corona.
By Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido
A poem itself, this book invites readers to explore and observe the world around them and discover the poetry within it.
By Dan-ah Kim
Nari imagines the quieter and less crowded places she could travel on the train that passes by her window but realizes those places are missing the people she loves.
By Daniel Bernstrom
On the way to church with her grandmother, Emmalene hears the sounds of the city as music, but Grandma Jean doesn’t notice the song until Emmalene helps her.