Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
Patrice Lawrence
Illustrator: Camilla Sucre
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Nosy Crow
ISBN: 979-8-88777-033-8
Keywords: Immigration, Family, Black Women, Black History, Picture Book for Older Readers
Ava and her Trinidadian grandmother talk about inspirational women in Black history, and then Ava decides who to dress up as for a school project. Vibrant yellow-hued illustrations. Back matter.