# Books like I Talk Like a River

**10** books similar to *I Talk Like a River* by Jordan Scott (Children's · grades K–5), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

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## Similar books

- [Eleanor & Park](https://readinglist.school/book/eleanor-park) by Rainbow Rowell _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Nation](https://readinglist.school/book/nation) by Terry Pratchett _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list (+1 more shared list), same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [A Plate of Hope](https://readinglist.school/book/a-plate-of-hope-the-inspiring-story-of-chef-jos-andr-s-and-world-central-kitchen) by Erin Frankel _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [A Scar like a River](https://readinglist.school/book/a-scar-like-a-river) by Lisa Graff _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [A Sitting in St. James](https://readinglist.school/book/a-sitting-in-st-james) by Rita Williams-Garcia _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [A World Without Summer](https://readinglist.school/book/a-world-without-summer-a-volcano-erupts-a-creature-awakens-and-the-sun-goes-out) by Nicholas Day _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [Black Girl You Are Atlas](https://readinglist.school/book/black-girl-you-are-atlas) by Renée Watson _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Bubble Trouble](https://readinglist.school/book/bubble-trouble) by Margaret Mahy _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Chinese Menu](https://readinglist.school/book/chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods) by Grace Lin _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).
- [Clap When You Land](https://readinglist.school/book/clap-when-you-land) by Elizabeth Acevedo _(Grades 3–10)_ — Both on the Odyssey Award (Best Audiobook) list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (3–10).

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