The Pierce Twins Reading List

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Grade 1-2


  • The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Jaden Toussaint: The Greatest (Book Series) by Marti Dumas
  • The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o


Grade 2-3


  • The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Jaden Toussaint: The Greatest (Book Series) by Marti Dumas
  • The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o


Grade 4


  • I am Loved by Nikki Giovanni
  • Clubhouse Mystery Series by Sharon Draper
  • Twintution Series by Tia and Tamera Mowry


Grade 5


  • President of the Whole 5th Grade and President of the Whole 6th Grade Series by Sherri Winston
  • Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges
  • Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
  • Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison

Graphic Novels:

  • The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
  • New Kid by Jerry Kraft
  • Class Act by Jerry Kraft
  • Twins by Varian Johnson


Grade 6


  • Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly
  • As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds
  • Tristan Strong Punches a hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
  • Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia


Grade 7


  • Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
  • A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Rame
  • Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson


Grade 8


  • Track Series Collection by Jason Reynolds
  • The March by John Lewis
  • Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson
  • The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
  • A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry


Black History Month Project ideas:


  • Everyday teacher reads a historical moment in Black History
  • Individual Project: Write an essay and present an historical figure to the class
  • Group Project: Divide into groups to discuss African Americans in Science, Politics, Arts, Business, Sports, Social Justice


References for classroom projects , classroom décor, Zoom backgrounds:


  • Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
  • Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
  • Classroom décor, Zoom Backgrounds: Leaders & Dreamers: A Collection of Prints Vashti Harrison