Ages 4-7

Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud

At four years old, Ria was brought into the powwow circle- of the Ho-Chunk nation, proudly wearing the special jingle dress made by her mother. She performed with her brothers all over Indian country. Then she learned dance styles like tap, jazz, and ballet-but sometimes she felt like an outsider. At school, she was the only Indigenous girl in her class. As a professional dancer, Ria traveled the world. Now she has returned to her homelands and proudly works to reclaim stories of Indigenous women.

Grades K-8

Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish by Vicki Fang

This I Can Read Comics book is an introductory level book to graphic novel formatting for children. The print copy contains detailed information about how one is to read a graphic novel, graphic novel terminology and layout descriptions. Blink is scanning the playground for treasure, but Block is pretty sure there's no gold to be found. When Blink finds a penny and decides to make a wish, will these two pals find treasure... or maybe something even better?

Grades 1-3

Glasses by Lori Haskins Houran, illustrated by John Joven

EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history. This is an all-true story of glasses. Without glasses, everything can be a blur! This book is a "biography" of glasses, an essential invention. Ever since someone first noticed that a jar of water magnified what was behind it, people have worked to improve their vision. This book is a fun and informative look at the history of this wonderful invention.

Ages 4-8

 How to Find a Friend by Maria S. Costa

Squirrel wants to find a friend. So does Rabbit. But how will they find each other? This story recounts their search...and eventual success!

Grades 1-2

Keep Your Ear on the Ball by Genevieve Petrillo, illustrated by Lea Lyon

Even though Davey is blind, he is quite capable - until he tries to play kickball. The story of the solution to this kickball problem gently teaches us the importance of building the skills that connect us to one another. While Davey showed strength in his resolve to do it all by himself, he eventually learns that we are all interdependent and rely on each other to become the best we can be. This book is based on a true story.

Ages 7-10

Little Black Lives Matter by Knodi Dill

A rhyming story about famous black persons who led little black lives before they became famous public figures. The message of the story is that we all matter, big and small.

Grades 2-6

Shoshi's Shabbat  by Caryn Yacowitz, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

The virtues of taking a break, and of being thankful, are extolled in this gentle story of a stubborn ox, an impatient farmer, and a day of rest. Shoshi is accustomed to life on Simon's farm where she helps Simon plow the fields for six days a week and rests on Shabbat. When Simon grows old, he sells the ox to Yohanan, who expects her to work seven days. Shoshi refuses to work on the seventh day, and Yohanan comes to the conclusion that Shoshi has the right idea!

Ages 3-8

When the Anger Ogre Visits by Andrêe Salom, illustrated by Ivette Salom

This book gives children symbolic and concrete guidance about how to deal with anger as a natural part of their inner lives. Rather than squelching anger or pushing it away, children are invited to sit with and observe anger, removing its overwhelming aspects. This story, written in rhyme, centers on discovering and using internal resources and portrays anger as manageable.

Ages 3-7

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You do NOT need to be a member of Wisconsin Braille to order books from us. BUT one decided advantage of becoming a member of Wisconsin Braille Inc. is that you may order additional free books from our composite listings. A composite listing of UEB books has been posted and updated this fall to our website (www.wisbrl.org)

Please remember to submit your order by December 31, 2023 at the latest, using the accompanying order form; return it to Sandy Adams, using the address on the form. All our books are now being produced in contracted braille only. Teachers, please work with your school librarians to make them aware of our project and answer any questions they may have. Likewise, please alert the parents with whom you work about our project, especially those who do not have ready access to school libraries; this group may well include the parents of preschool blind children. You should receive your books in the spring of 2024. Many thanks for using our service!

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