Books

Real diary entries and archival photographs tell the true stories of how children lived, worked, and survived during the

Real diaries and personal journals reveal the gritty daily lives, hardships, and quiet hopes of children living through

Amidst the ruins of a besieged city, a musician uses his cello and a harmonica to offer the defiant beauty of Bach to hi

Two sisters use a band of stray cats to outsmart the Gestapo and smuggle food to their loved ones trapped behind the War

Strange statues, post-apocalyptic luncheons, and visits from the future populate these eight eerie tales of the weird an

For the child learning to navigate sibling changes and the disappointment of missed opportunities when plans take an une

For children processing stories of survival and displacement. A family flees Vietnam by boat, showing incredible courage

For a child needing to feel safe and seen, this gentle story follows an orphan who finds a sense of belonging and magic

For the child curious about why some animals live in zoos and how we can help them return to their natural homes in the

Ut struggles to feel at home in her new American school while her mother is still far away in Vietnam, until an unexpect

For the child noticing a parent's struggles or feeling the weight of a family secret. This story explores the role rever

An Aleut girl witnesses the forced relocation of her people during World War II in this moving story told through sequen

On a fateful night in 1865, Abraham Lincoln looks back at his journey from a log cabin to the White House, reflecting on

On the eve of her tenth birthday, young Huldah and her community receive life-changing news of freedom and join together

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a life-altering medical diagnosis while still mourning the loss of a sibling

For the child learning that plans don't always go as expected. A classic tale of optimism and resilience when a quiet fi

Armed with only a new pair of shoes, young Dom stows away on a ship to New York where he must use his wits to survive th

As dragons awaken and ice caps melt, young Alexa must use her mysterious abilities to battle rising evil and protect the

Hiding in city allotments to avoid deportation, fifteen-year-old Aazim meets Nadimah and discovers that even in a new co

Significant moments in Canadian history, from internment camps to rebellions, come to life through the personal diaries

Kira Walker searches for answers and survival in the ruins of a post-apocalyptic New York City.

Three teenagers fight to find hope and healing within the walls of a mental health facility as they process the events t

For the teenager grappling with how personal identity and family bonds survive during times of systemic upheaval and for

Leon wakes to a brutal dystopian afterlife where humans are enslaved and ancient gods loom, forcing him to find the stre