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From the back of the bus, an African American child watches the arrest of Rosa Parks.
Theme: Social Justice
Presents detailed, sometimes surprising pairs of sequential illustrations that show what came before, and what came after.
Theme: Wordless
This book starts at the dawn of humankind following people on their journey from then until now, and then offers the reader a challenge: where do we... [Read More]
This book starts at the dawn of humankind following people on their journey from then until now, and then offers the reader a challenge: where do we go from here? How can we think about the future of the human race more than our individual lives? How can we save ourselves? How can we change our story?
Theme: Conflict Resolution, Big Ideas
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation... [Read More]
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom in this brilliantly conceived picture book by Coretta Scott King Award winner James E. Ransome. Every single morning, the overseer of the plantation rings the bell. Daddy gathers wood. Mama cooks. Ben and the other slaves go out to work. Each day is the same. Full of grueling work and sweltering heat. Every day, except one, when the bell rings and Ben is nowhere to be found. Because Ben ran. Yet, despite their fear and sadness, his family remains hopeful that maybe, just maybe, he made it North. That he is free. An ode to hope and a powerful tribute to the courage of those who ran for freedom, The Bell Rang is a stunning reminder that our past can never be forgotten.
Theme: African Heritage
A young girl describes what it's like when her mom's new friend comes to stay -- a moving story about domestic violence that ends on a hopeful... [Read More]
A young girl describes what it's like when her mom's new friend comes to stay -- a moving story about domestic violence that ends on a hopeful note. The young girl tells us that her mom's new friend is just like the big bad wolf. At first the wolf is sweet and kind to her mom, though the girl notices the wolf's cold eyes from the very beginning. When her mom arrives home late one day, the wolf suddenly hurls angry words and terrible names at her. From that day on her mother doesn't smile anymore. The girl is careful to clean her room and brush her teeth and do everything to keep the peace, but the wolf is unpredictable, throwing plates on the floor, yelling at her mother and holding the girl's arm so tightly she is left with bruises. Whenever the yelling begins, she hides under the covers in her room. How will she and her mom cope as the wolf becomes increasingly fierce? Valérie Fontaine and Nathalie Dion have created a powerful, moving story about violence in the home that ends on a note of hope.
When Eliza first witnesses a group of children bullying a new girl named Lainey, she is too afraid to speak up to help her, but when she eventually... [Read More]
When Eliza first witnesses a group of children bullying a new girl named Lainey, she is too afraid to speak up to help her, but when she eventually finds the strength to stick up for Lainey, other children do the same.
Theme: Poverty, Bullying issues, Diversity
A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what... [Read More]
A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing. Raised black line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written text describing colors through imagery. Braille letters accompany the text so that the sighted reader can begin to imagine what it is like to use Braille to read. A full Braille alphabet at the end of the book can be used to learn more.
Theme: Advanced Picture Book, Special Needs, Diversity
Celebrate the power of Black womanhood in this first-of-its-kind collection of inspirational quotes from fifty activists, artists, and leaders,... [Read More]
Celebrate the power of Black womanhood in this first-of-its-kind collection of inspirational quotes from fifty activists, artists, and leaders, featuring bold, attention-grabbing illustrations—perfect for readers of Herstory and Little Leaders. This incredible volume honors fifty modern women, presented with their own words, who have dared to raise their voices and persevere through hardship and injustice to become revolutionaries and dreamers, artists and creators. Featuring women like musical powerhouse Beyoncé Knowles; tennis star Serena Williams; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and activist Angela Davis, this stylish book is perfect for any reader who is seeking grace, courage, strength, and self-love.
It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond... [Read More]
It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn! With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects...even the annoying ones!
Theme: Environmental Issues
"Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival... [Read More]
"Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace"--
Theme: War/Children and War, Based on True Events
Tali is staying at her Oma's apartment after a storm demolishes their house. She is upset at losing everything. "People have survived worse," says... [Read More]
Tali is staying at her Oma's apartment after a storm demolishes their house. She is upset at losing everything. "People have survived worse," says her mother -- Oma survived World War Two, and never speaks of it. But that night, Oma shares her story of Holocaust survival, the brass monkey charm that she was given in the camp, and a message of kindness and perseverance in the face of disaster.
Theme: Diversity
In 1943, the Second World War is raging, and the Nazis have taken control of most of Europe - including Athens, where Princess Alice of Greece lives.... [Read More]
In 1943, the Second World War is raging, and the Nazis have taken control of most of Europe - including Athens, where Princess Alice of Greece lives. Princess Alice is kind and accepting of different types of people. Something the Nazis are not. Born deaf, she knows what it is like to be discriminated against. With the arrival of the Nazis, all the Jews living Greece are in danger, including young Tilde Cohen and her mother. On the run, they must find a safe place to hide. When they arrive, unannounced, on Princess Alice's doorstep and beg her to hide them, the princess's kindness is put to the test. Will she risk her own life to save theirs? Based on a true story, the book includes a special section, with photographs, about Princess Alice. A real-life hero, Alice was the mother of the United Kingdom's Prince Philip, the grandmother of Prince Charles, and the great-grandmother of Princes William and Harry.
Theme: Holocaust
Follow the journey of a man in search of treasure hidden in a strange village. The village is full of children, but there are no adults. What is the... [Read More]
Follow the journey of a man in search of treasure hidden in a strange village. The village is full of children, but there are no adults. What is the village’s secret? Will he be able to leave?
"I am nine years old, I have a ball that I never part with and a friend who is a corporal in the Dragon Regiment. My neighbor Carmen is the most... [Read More]
"I am nine years old, I have a ball that I never part with and a friend who is a corporal in the Dragon Regiment. My neighbor Carmen is the most beautiful woman I know. Everyone loves her, but she prefers to fly". The Mérimée classic that Bizet brought to the opera is presented here in a new version, inspired by Johan Inger's choreography for the National Dance Company. "Tengo nueve años, un balón del que no me separo jamás y un amigo que es cabo del Regimiento de Dragones. Mi vecina Carmen es la mujer más guapa que conozco. Todos la quieren, pero ella prefiere volar". El clásico de Mérimée que Bizet llevó a la ópera se presenta aquí en una nueva versión, inspirada en la coreografía de Johan Inger para la Compañía Nacional de Danza.
"I am nine years old, I have a ball that I never part with and a friend who is a corporal in the Dragon Regiment. My neighbor Carmen is the most... [Read More]
"I am nine years old, I have a ball that I never part with and a friend who is a corporal in the Dragon Regiment. My neighbor Carmen is the most beautiful woman I know. Everyone loves her, but she prefers to fly". The Mérimée classic that Bizet brought to the opera is presented here in a new version, inspired by Johan Inger's choreography for the National Dance Company.