Chapter Books
2017 Chapter Book Talks
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A Crazy Mixed-up Spanglish Day, by Marisa Montes (1:15).
This is the first in a recent chapter book series, Get Ready for Gabí. A boy teases
young Gabí in school and it has her flustered.
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Claude at the Beach, by Alex J. Smith (1:15).
The Claude the Dog series, by Alex J. Smith are funny books for emerging readers
-- beginner chapter books. There are currently 10 books in the series.
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Beyond the Bright Sea, by Lauren Wolk (1:15).
Lauren Wolk is an award-winning poet and author. She is the bestselling author
of two novels for young readers, Newbery Honor–winning Wolf Hollow (2016) and Beyond
the Bright Sea (2017).
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The Case of the Stinky Socks, by Lewis B. Montgomery (1:15).
This is the first book in the Milo & Jazz Mystery series. Lewis B. Montgomery is the
pen name for Mara Rockliff. What happened to a young baseball pitcher's lucky socks?
Friends Milo and Jazz are on the case.
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Dog Days: The Carver Chronicles, by Karen English (1:15).
There aren't many chapter books featuring an urban African American boy, so this
book serves an important niche as emerging readers build reading skills.
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Lulu and the Duck in the Park, by Hilary McKay (1:15).
This is the first in the Lulu chapter book series. Our young animal lover saves the day
for a baby duck
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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel, by Nikki Grimes (1:15).
Here's a fun chapter series featuring a young African American girl that won't take
"no" for an answer. The Dyamonde Daniel series will be fun for emerging readers to
share.
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Max Loves Muñecas!, by Zetta Elliott (1:15).
Zetta Elliott writes books for children, teens, and adults. Her books are predominantly about
African American children because she grew up
believing she was invisible in the real world, and it hurt just as much to
discover that she was also invisible in the realm of the imaginary.
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Miami Gets It Straight, by Patricia McKissack (1:15).
Miami Jackson, is a charming and funny young man who has a best friend, String and a
worst enemy, Destinee Tate. Patricia McKissack wrote this beginner chapter book
because she believed there were not enough books about young African American boys
that grow up in a middle class family.
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The Mystery of the Gold Coin, by Harper Paris (1:15).
In the first book of the new "Greeting from Somewhere" chapter book series about
mystery, travel, and adventure, twins Ethan and Ella must find a missing coin before
they move away from their hometown!
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Pa Lia's First Day (1:15).
Second grader Pa Lia's first day of school doesn't start well, but by the end of the day
all is well.
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Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off, by Jacqueline Jules (1:15).
One day Freddie Ramos comes home from school and finds a strange box just for him.
What's inside? ZAPATO POWER -- shoes that change Freddie's life by giving him super
speed! But what will Freddie do with his fast new skills?
MORE Chapter Book & Author Talks!
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The Adventures of Minnie, by Melodye Rosales (1:00).
When introduced, this book was promoted as being the first book in a new chapter book series
celebrating the heritage of Chicago's Bronzeville community in the 1930's. For some reason,
there have not been any more books about Minnie released. "Minnie Saves the Day" begins
with a father bringing home a brown rag doll made by for his daughter Hester by
her grandmother. Hester loves the new doll, because it looks like her.
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The Blues of Flats Brown, by Walter Dean Myers (3:54).
While not divided into chapters, this is a more detailed story than typical picture books.
Middle age, 3-6th grade readers, will enjoy. This video begins with a short explaination and
examples of blues music so that young readers can hear and feel what this book is about.
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Cynthia Rylant Author Talk (3:47).
Like most kids, Cynthia Rylant played with dolls, rode bikes, and had fun outside. Today,
she believes that all the playing she did as a child is what helped her become a great
writer. Ms. Rylant is an author that kids can enjoy reading for many, many years.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends, by Arnold Lobel (1:00).
This popular chapter book, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, is
the first in the Frog and Toad series. It consists of four short stories: Spring, The
Story, A Lost Button, and A Swim.
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Geronimo Stilton Series, by Geronimo Stilton (1:00).
Geronimo Stilton is a best-selling chapter book series published by Edizioni Piemme of Milan,
Italy. English versions of these books are published by Scholastic. Although the series
credits its title character as the author, the idea was originally thought of by Elisabetta
Dami, though the original books are attributed to a pseudonym "Geronimo Stilton".
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Goosebumps Series, by R.L. Stein (1:00).
The Goosebump books are popular in school and children's libraries. They are "just right"
for middle age readers with just enough "fright" value to be fun, but not cause
nightmares.
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Magic Treehouse Series: A Night on the Titanic, by Mary Pope Osbourne (1:11).
Mary Pope Osbourne has written 2 great books for middle school students and young adults,
both about the Titanic. The Magic Treehouse Series, "Tonight on the Titanic" features our
friends Jack, Annie, and their dog Teddy in a remarkable adventure on the Titanic.
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Standing Tall and Talented (STAT) Series, by NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire
(3:28).
This chapter book series is unique. Not only is it a collection of books about growing
up as an African American in an urban center, but it is written by a man who is highly
qualified to share his experience, strength, and hope -- National Basketball Association
great Amar'e Stoudemire
