Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was the Kids Read Across Rhode Island book in 2010 and Ms. Lin, the author was at the State House in Providence.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is a Newberry Honor Book of 2010, and one of the Rhode Island Children Book nominees.  Grace Lin is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, RI.  Her book is a story of a quest.  As her main character, Minli journeys in search of an answer to her family's problems, she meets magical creatures and hears many stories.  You'll enjoy going with Minli and learning the answer to her question.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

I thought this was a wonderful book that would appeal to many of my female readers.  It's about a young girl who lived in the Southern part of the United States at a time when women were treated differently then men.  Calpurnia is expected to learn how to sew, and cook, and knit.  But what she really wants to learn about is the natural world around her.  She loves science!  Luckily her grandfather sees her for who she is, and helps her to explore their similar interests.