Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“Sorry (Really Sorry)”

By Joanna Cotler, illustrated by Harry Bliss

When a chain of events causes the animals on a farm to be upset, will one act of kindness help improve the mood on the farm?

Ages 3-7

“With the Fire on High”

By Elizabeth Acevedo

Teen mother Emoni Santiago struggles with the challenges of finishing high school and her dream of working as a chef. Despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

Ages 14 and up