Books Like The Road to Paris
Families who loved The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is navigating a significant family transition or struggling to find their footing in a new environment. This Coretta Scott King Honor book follows nine-year-old Paris, a biracial girl navigating the foster care system after being separated from her brother and her mother, who struggles with alcoholism. It is a poignant exploration of what it means to belong, the pain of displacement, and the slow process of building trust within a new family structure. While the story addresses heavy realities like racism and past abuse, Nikki Grimes writes with a gentle, lyrical sensitivity that makes the content accessible for readers aged 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how the book models resilience and the importance of faith and kindness in overcoming hardship. It is a powerful tool for opening conversations about empathy, the diversity of family structures, and the inner strength required to face life's uncertainties.
