If you have a book-loving kid (like me) or need a gift, here are a few of my favorite book picks!
1. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Whether it is a children's book or an adult book, I love this series. The story takes place in the future, has a strong heroine and it involves many cliff hangers. It is also a good book for kids and parents to read and discuss. Maybe even see the movie. (not for young children - maybe middle school)
2. Condoleeza Rice by Condoleeza Rice
Most biographies or autobiographies of women are about the distant past. Here's twist: this one is about someone who is still making a difference and doing good in our world. It is amazing how Ms. Rice overcame segregation and racism. Her parents always told her she had to work twice as hard as a result.
4. Grayson by Lynne Cox
A great story about a distance swimmer who helps a baby whale find his mother. Lynne Cox is a gifted swimmer and writer. I couldn't put this book down!
5. Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne Cox
Another book by Lynne Cox, this time about the determination of a long distance swimmer. She used swimming as way to create positive connections and goodwill between conflicting countries. For example, she swam the Berring Strait during the Cold War. She also uses her swims to study how the human body reacts to insanely cold temperatures. I read this book three times!
By - Grace
Fifth Grade
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