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Bowl Full of Peace, A: A True Story
Caren Stelson
Amidst the devastation of war in Japan, a grandmother’s ceramic bowl survives the wreckage to become a powerful symbol o
Ages 6–11
Animal Climate Heroes!
Alison Pearce Stevens
Whales, sea otters, and elephants are working to save the planet in surprising ways, alongside practical tips on how you
Ages 8–12
And Then, Boom!
Lisa Fipps
Heavy responsibilities weigh on a young child forced to grow up too soon while struggling to hold onto hope amidst heart
Ages 10–14
Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan's Newspaper Gave a Voice to Jewish Immigrants
Norman H. Finkelstein
For children exploring how their own family history began in a new land and the people who helped them find their way.
Ages 7–10
Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
Susan Hood, with Greg Dawson
Two Ukrainian sisters and piano prodigies must use their musical talents and sharp wits to hide their Jewish identities
Ages 8–12
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
Kathlyn J. Kirkwood
Free verse and archival photos recount a lifelong journey through the civil rights movement and the long fight to establ
Ages 8–12
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
Sarah Aronson
A fierce lawyer and activist with a big personality fights for equality and justice for everyone in this colorful look a
Ages 6–9
A Crack in the Sea #2
A Tear in the Ocean
H. M. Bouwman
Prince Putnam ventures into a world where the sea has become undrinkable, facing danger to find a solution for his peopl
Ages 8–12
The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change
Elizabeth Rusch
Follow the landmark legal battle of twenty-one young people suing the U.S. government for failing to protect their futur
Ages 12–18
White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption, The
Jean Davies Okimoto, Elaine M. Aoki
Follow four different families on their suspenseful and joyous journey from North America to China to meet their new dau
Ages 4–8
New York Times Twentieth Century Bookshelf
When the Wall Came Down: The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Soviet Communism
Serge Schmemann
Actual New York Times reports and personal recollections capture the monumental moment the Berlin Wall fell and the subs
Ages 12–18
When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
James Cross Giblin
Plagues have the power to change everything. Trace the social, religious, and political shifts caused by the Black Death
Ages 12–18
What Have You Lost?
Naomi Shihab Nye
Poetry and stark black-and-white photography combine to examine the many ways we experience loss, from outgrown childhoo
Ages 12–18
Violets Are Blue
Barbara Dee
Wren is busy creating movie magic for the school play, but her biggest challenge is at home as she watches her mother st
Ages 9–13
Two of Everything
Lily Toy Hong
For children navigating the tension of a high-conflict household. This story explores how separate homes can sometimes b
Ages 4–9
Firefly Animal Rescue
Tiger Rescue
Dan Bortolotti
Tigers face many threats in the wild, but global conservation efforts and a deep look at their biology offer hope for th
Ages 9–13
Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger
Ann Whitehead Nagda, Cindy Bickel
For children who love animals and want to see how math works in the real world, this book follows an orphaned tiger cub'
Ages 7–10
The Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story
Catherine Barr
After sixty years of absence, fourteen wolves are brought back to Yellowstone National Park to help restore the balance
Ages 5–9
The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford
Rob Sanders
A mother stands up for her son and changes history by writing a brave letter that launched a global movement for LGBTQ+
Ages 4–8
Tenement: Immigrant Life on the Lower East Side
Raymond Bial
Step inside the dark hallways and crowded rooms of 1900s New York City to see the real living conditions of the families
Ages 9–12
Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the New World
Paul Yee
Eight powerful tales weave together Chinese customs and the grit of immigrants building a new life in North America desp
Ages 10–14
The Story of Mah: A Hmong "Romeo and Juliet" Folktale
Rosalie Giacchino-Baker
For children processing the concept of tragic love or exploring Hmong heritage, this bilingual folktale offers a poignan
Ages 8–14
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Janet Halfmann
An ochre sea star survives a seagull attack and hunts in the tide pools, showing how these resilient creatures can even
Ages 5–9
Six Million Paper Clips: The Making of a Children's Holocaust Memorial
Dagmar Schroeder-Hildebrand, Peter W. Schroeder
Middle-schoolers in a small Tennessee town attempt to grasp the scale of history by collecting six million paper clips f
Ages 10–14
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