Lena's Shoes Are Nervous

Lena's Shoes Are Nervous is a strong choice for readers looking for school picture books shaped by school, identity. Keith Calabrese builds the story around as Lena gets ready for a new school, her worried shoes narrate the jitters and courage that come with a first day. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about school, identity.