Tiara has a beautiful gift for telling stories, and her momma has a wonderful gift for making spectacular hats. Together, they love celebrating their family fashion traditions. But when a brand new store opens in town selling cheaper hats, Momma is forced to put her hat-making dreams away. The vibrant hats she used to make sit hidden in boxes, and Momma loses her joyful spirit. Tiara knows she has to do something to bring her mother's passion back to life. Using her own creative mind and a lot of determination, Tiara comes up with a brilliant plan to remind her community about the magic of a handmade hat. You will love joining Tiara as she organizes a special parade to help her momma dream again. This heartwarming story shines with family love, creative problem-solving, and the power of a daughter's belief in her mother.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
Gordy learns to box from his father, and their hero is Joe Louis, the great fighter from Detroit.
But the Great Depression has shaken the city, and Gordy’s father loses his job in the auto industry. When Gordy’s mother finds work with a Jewish tailor, Gordy meets Ira, a boy who also follows boxing. Their friendship grows as America watches Joe Louis prepare for his 1938 rematch against German boxer Max Schmeling, a fight many people see as larger than sport.
A Fist for Joe Louis and Me is a powerful historical picture book about friendship, prejudice, family hardship, and standing up for someone else. It gives young readers a personal doorway into Depression-era Detroit, boxing history, and a tense moment before World War II.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
