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Book cover of 11TH HOUR
11TH HOUR
By: jacques goldstyn | Published: August 2023

A poignant First World War story of friendship Jim and Jules are childhood friends, born on the same day in the same village. All their lives, Jim...

A poignant First World War story of friendship Jim and Jules are childhood friends, born on the same day in the same village. All their lives, Jim has been first--born two minutes before Jules, always faster, always stronger. When the First World War breaks out in Europe, the two young men enlist in the fight with 30,000 other Canadians. On the Front, conditions aren't epic and glorious but muddy and barbaric. Here, too, Jim is the first to attack. Jules is always two minutes behind: lagging in drills, missing the boat, handed chores instead of honors. On November 11, 1918, Jim and Jules are sent out to fight one last time. Jim, always first over the top of the trench, is shot and dies at 10:58 am, two minutes before the Armistice takes effect at 11:00 am. New in paperback and illustrated by political cartoonist Jacques Goldstyn, this picture book, inspired by true events, is a simple, poignant, and thought-provoking story.

Theme: War/Children and War

  • ISBN
    9781771476232
  • Binding
    Paperback Canadian
  • Category
    Picture Book - Advanced
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$12.95
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Book cover of AWAKENING OF MALCOLM X
AWAKENING OF MALCOLM X
By: ilyasah shabazz | Published: January 2021

The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along...

The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, Tiffany D. Jackson. Here is an intimate look at Malcolm X's young adult years. While this book chronologically follows X: A Novel, it can be read as a stand-alone historical novel that invites larger discussions on black power, prison reform, and civil rights.

Theme: #BlackLivesMatter, Prejudice & Racism, Anti-Racism, African Heritage

  • ISBN
    9780374313296
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    High School - Biography
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$24.50
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Book cover of BEAR & THE STAR
BEAR & THE STAR
By: lola schaefer | Published: September 2019

In this universal celebration of community and love, Bear gathers his friends from near and far to mark the changing of the season. Acclaimed author...

In this universal celebration of community and love, Bear gathers his friends from near and far to mark the changing of the season. Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen explores themes of empathy, hope, and peace in this breathtaking picture book that will bring joy to the holidays as well as year round storytimes. On a cold winter morning, Bear welcomes a new star to the sky and searches for the perfect tree—a majestic evergreen—under which to host a celebration for everyone to enjoy. Almost as if by magic, guests start to arrive. They are feathered, furry, scaled—on the wing, on four paws, on two feet. They are young and old. They bring gifts. They bring love. They bring hope for peace. The Bear and the Star is a stunning picture book from acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen. With a focus on understanding, empathy, community, and hope, it’s the ideal choice for family sharing during the holiday season and throughout the year.

  • ISBN
    9780062660374
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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$21.99
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Book cover of COMPLETE STORY OF SADAKO SASAKI
COMPLETE STORY OF SADAKO SASAKI
By: sue dicicco | Published: March 2020

For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life, which ended through the effects of war, inspired a...

For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life, which ended through the effects of war, inspired a worldwide call for peace. In this book, author Sue DiCicco and Sadako's older brother Masahiro tell her complete story in English for the first time--how Sadako's courage throughout her illness inspired family and friends, and how she became a symbol of all people, especially children, who suffer from the impact of war. Her life and her death carry a message: we must have a wholehearted desire for peace and be willing to work together to achieve it. Sadako Sasaki was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on her city of Hiroshima at the end of World War II. Ten years later, just as life was starting to feel almost normal again, this athletic and enthusiastic girl was fighting a war of a different kind. One of many children affected by the bomb, she had contracted leukemia. Patient and determined, Sadako set herself the task of folding 1000 paper cranes in the hope that her wish to be made well again would be granted. Illustrations and personal family photos give a glimpse into Sadako's life and the horrors of war. Proceeds from this book are shared equally betweenThe Sadako Legacy NPO andThe Peace Crane Project.

Theme: Diversity

  • ISBN
    9784805316177
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Biography
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$14.95
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Book cover of LUCKY
LUCKY
By: christy mandin | Published: May 2022

Theme: Science

  • ISBN
    9780063047341
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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$21.99
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Book cover of PEACE BOOK
PEACE BOOK
By: todd parr | Published: April 2009

Peace is making new friends.Peace is helping your neighbor. Peace is a growing a garden. Peace is being who you are. The Peace Bookdelivers...

Peace is making new friends.Peace is helping your neighbor. Peace is a growing a garden. Peace is being who you are. The Peace Bookdelivers positive and hopeful messages of peace in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Perfect for the youngest readers, this book delivers a timely and timeless message about the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance.

  • ISBN
    9780316043496
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Picture Book
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$12.99
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Book cover of SIT-IN HOW 4 FRIENDS STOOD UP BY SITTING
SIT-IN HOW 4 FRIENDS STOOD UP BY SITTING
By: andrea pinkney | Published: February 2010

It was February 1, 1960. They didn't need menus. Their order was simple. A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side. This picture book is a...

It was February 1, 1960. They didn't need menus. Their order was simple. A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side. This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others.

Theme: African Heritage, Activism, Diversity, Advanced Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9780316070164
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book - Advanced
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$23.99
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Book cover of SOUL LANTERNS
SOUL LANTERNS
By: shaw kuzki | Published: March 2022

The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a...

The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony.

Theme: Asian Heritage, War/Children and War

  • ISBN
    9780593174371
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Junior Fiction
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$11.99
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Book cover of WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS
WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS
By: heather camlot | Published: March 2020

What if the impossible were actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if our imagination could help solve real-world crises,...

What if the impossible were actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if our imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war, and totalitarian power. What if soldiers refused to carry weapons? What if fighter pilots dropped seeds instead of bombs? What if music could be a creative force for democracy? None of these ideas are impossible--in fact, they are all true historical examples of ideas that have been put into action.

Theme: War/Children and War

  • ISBN
    9781771473620
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
  • Category
    Social Studies - Issues (economic, Political And Social)
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$19.95
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