The Sacramento Public Library and ABC10 have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read." Following are the selections for April 2019.
Alma and How She Got Her Name - Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Go, Otto, Go! - David Milgrim
Otto the robot builds a spaceship to take him home. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Dreamers - Yuyi Morales
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Big Cat, Little Cat - Elisha Cooper
A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star - Grace Lin
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Leave Me Alone! - Vera Brosgol
Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting that she journeys to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Tiger vs. Nightmare - Emily Tetri
Every night, Tiger and Monster play games until it's time for lights out. Monster scares all of her nightmares away. But waiting in the darkness is a nightmare so big that Monster can't fight it alone. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Juana & Lucas - Juana Medina
A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her dog and resists boring school activities like learning English, until her family tells her about a special trip. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Thank You, Omu! - Oge Mora
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Merci Suárez Changes Gears - Meg Medina
Merci Suárez begins the sixth grade and knows things will change, but she did not count on her grandfather acting strangely, not fitting in at her private school, and dealing with Edna Santos' jealousy. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
