Regional Curations

Chinese Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of China in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Chinese heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric...

Mexican Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Mexico in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Mexican heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric...

"Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma shares with us an unflinching peek into the reality millions of homeless children live every day but also infuses her...

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Peruvians!

In 1941, thirteen-year-old Alice's days are filled with swimming in the Hawaiian sea, going to school, and helping watch her younger siblings. But on December 7, everything changes when she experiences an act of war, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. As the...

Mexico has a long history of tradition and culture. The Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Aztec, and Toltec were some of the first people to live in Mexico. These people left behind many artifacts that help us learn about their lives. They include buildings, tools,...

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the raid that captured bin Laden to life. Kids will feel as though they are in the room with President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the others in...

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Berlin Wall to life. Kids will learn about the partition of Berlin after WWII, the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the building of the wall,...

Advocate for peace and nonviolent revolutionary Gandhi is the 12th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept...

Now in paperback, from the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish...

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost...

A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK "A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults." -Kirkus, starred review In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal, and...

When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles--and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade. Twelve-year-old Barana lives in a coastal...

A stunning picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other--from the creators of My First Day. Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And...

A stunning picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other--from the creators of My First Day. Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And...

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book about getting a community to notice the world around them, and, in this book, to CLEAN UP! their shoreline. Rocket, is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves...

When Parastoo's mother must go away for the winter, the cycles of nature give Parastoo hope that her mother, like the birds, will return in the spring. Parastoo loves the colors that make up her world, and especially loves the blue swallows in the tree...

In this compelling companion to New York Times bestseller Amal Unbound, Omar contends with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school. When Omar gets a scholarship to the prestigious Ghalib Academy,...

"Irresistibly appealing and genuinely inspiring--a story that helps us to see the world more clearly, and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it." --Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Award Winner When You Reach Me In this compelling companion to...

A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To...

The Great Gatsby meets I Capture the Castle in this gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance perfect for fans of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. It is the summer of 1929. Lou Trevelyan is a small-town girl with big dreams of becoming a writer...

A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July...

Forced to become a child soldier, a sixteen-year-old Somali refugee must confront his painful past in this haunting, thrilling tale of loss and redemption by the bestselling author of City of Saints & Thieves. Now in paperback. When Abdi's family is...

A USA Today Bestselling book!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!A National Bestseller! "Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!"--Chris...

What is it like to live in or visit Greece? What makes Greece's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Greeks.

What is it like to live in or visit Greece? What makes Greece's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Greeks.

Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals,...

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Paper Beads from Africa contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they...

From its beautiful green landscape to its lively music, Ireland is a unique country with a rich history. This book introduces readers to the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland and the ways in which the geography has impacted how people live in the...

What would it be like to live in France? How is France's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of the French!

What is it like to live in or visit Chile? What makes Chile's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Chileans.

What is it like to live in or visit Chile? What makes Chile's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Chileans.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

A historical account of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the events leading up to the 2002 conflict, the people involved, the political instability and insurgency that arose, and the lingering aftermath.

A historical account of the manhunt for Osama bin Laden, including the events leading up to his death in 2011, the people involved, and the ways al Qaeda and other terrorist groups have changed modern warfare.

A biography of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, examining his masterful commissions and papal relationships, as well as some of his most enduring works.

Come along and investigate the continent of Asia. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What natural resources are found there?

Come along and investigate the continent of Africa. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What languages do people speak there?

Korean Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Korea in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Korean heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of...

Vietnamese Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Vietnam in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Vietnamese heritage are a significant and important part of the...