Books of the Month
PS 230 Books of the Month
Designed to support our students' social and emotional learning, PS 230 Books of the Month are incorporated into every classroom's daily and weekly schedules as
read-alouds, sources for creative activities and writing projects, and topics of conversation.
Click on the image to hear the book read-aloud.
Look for activities at home that can support your child's understanding of the central theme!
December 2023
Theme: Confidence & Self-Esteem
The Book of Mistakes
By Corinna Luyken
January 2024
Theme: Inclusion, Friendship & Belonging
Bilal Cooks Dal,
By Aisha Saeed
Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
January 2024
Theme: Inclusion, Friendship & Belonging
Danbi Leads the School Parade
By Anna Kim
September 2023
Theme: Community & Diversity
Dear Primo,
by Duncan Tonatiuh
October 2023
Theme: Kindness &
Speaking Up for What is Right
Say Something,
by Peter H Reynolds
November 2023
Theme: Family & Celebrating Differences
We Are Grateful: Otsalihilega
by Traci Sorell
Illustrated by Frane Lessac
March 2023
Theme: Confidence, Bravery & Never Giving Up
G My Name is Girl
by Dawn Masi
April 2023
Theme: Persistence, Resilience
& Standing Up for What You Believe In
I Talk Like a River
By Jordan Scott
Illustrated by Sydney Smith
May 2023
Theme: Empathy & Compassion
Four Feet, Two Sandals
By Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed
Illustrated by Doug Chayka
June 2023
Theme: Open-Mindedness, Self-Reflection
Equity & Family
Mary Wears What She Wants,
by Keith Negley
November 2022
Theme: Family &
Celebrating Differences
Fry Bread
By Kevin Noble Maillard
Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
December 2022
Theme: Confidence &
Self-Esteem
Imani's Moon
By JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrated by Hazel Mitchell
January 2023
Theme: Inclusion,
Friendship & Belonging
When the Cousins Came
By Kate Yamasaki
February 2023
Theme: Courage, Perseverance & Believing in Yourself
Hair Love
By Matthew A Cherry
Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
September 2022
Theme: Community & Diversity
Alma and How She Got Her Name
By Juana Martinez-Neal
October 2022
Theme: Kindness &
Speaking Up for What's Right
We are Water Protectors
By Carole Lindstrom
Illustrated by Michaela Goade
November 2022
Theme: Family & Celebrating Differences
Thunder Boy Jr.
By Sherman Alexie
Illustrated by Yuyi Morales