Rising Voices: Girls of Color | Grades K–5

Celebrating Girls of Color

Empower your readers with books about girls and women of color pursuing and achieving their dreams.

Celebrating Girls of Color

Empower your readers with books about girls and women of color pursuing and achieving their dreams.

Stories for Everyone

Drive literacy development and well-being for all students. This collection organizes books about girls and women of color around five universal themes.

Family, Culture, and Community 

How can I help others around me, and how do others help me or enrich my life?

Someone Like Me 

How do the people in these books help me better understand myself and the world?

Heroes and Role Models

What qualities make someone a hero, and what can I learn from them? 

Strong and Resilient

What qualities help people succeed when they face challenges?

Thinking Beyond Today

What can I learn from how the people in books dream and plan for the future?

See Yourself. Welcome Each Other.

When students read books that feature girls and women, they develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others, fostering a more welcoming classroom environment.

Teach with Meaning and Purpose

Rising Voices equips teachers with the tools to implement literacy instruction that's relevant and relatable to all students.

Meet the Mentor | Dr. M. Ann Levett 

Dr. M. Ann Levett began as a speech pathologist and worked her way up to superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. She helped select the books and craft the teaching materials for this collection.

An Empowering Library for Every Grade

Each grade level (K–5) includes:

 

50 Books (25 titles, 2 copies each)

Nonfiction, biographical, and fiction titles were curated by educators and librarians.

5 Teaching Cards

Teaching Cards help educators boost vocabulary and reinforce reading strategies.

Teacher's Guide

Equip teachers with guidance on read-alouds, conferring, and writing practice.

Storage Bins and Labels

Easily organize your new books!

Digital Resource Site

Online tools help teachers extend learning and model excellent writing.

Already Have This Collection?

Expand on the print books with your included digital resources. Amplía los libros impresos con tus recursos digitales incluidos.

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Inspiring Students en español

Strengthen students' skills in Spanish and prepare them for English with transadaptations of beloved books.

Honoring the Richness of Black Stories

Spotlight the achievements and experiences of Black people in the U.S. and beyond.

Amplifying AANHPI Narratives

Expand students' worldview with authentic narratives from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.