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5,021 books found
Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story
S. D. Nelson
For the child grappling with the complexities of history, this story offers a bridge to understanding resilience and spi
Ages 8–12
Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor's Memoir
David Faber
David Faber honors a promise made to his mother by sharing his survival of the Holocaust and the atrocities he witnessed
Ages 12–18
Anne Frank - Beyond the Diary: A Photographic Remembrance
Rian Verhoeven, Ruud van der Rol
Go beyond the pages of the famous diary with photographs that document Anne Frank’s life in hiding and the everyday real
Ages 10–15
America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: the Day the Towers Fell
Don Brown
For the child asking difficult questions about tragic history or seeking to understand the bravery of everyday heroes du
Ages 7–12
America at War: Poems Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals
Steve Jenkins
For the child curious about the natural world but concerned about its future. This book explores the beauty of rare anim
Ages 6–10
A Comb of Wishes
Lisa Stringfellow
The heavy ache of grief meets Caribbean folklore when a girl's desperate wish leads her into a dangerous encounter with
Ages 8–12
Firebird #2
Ten Thousand Skies Above You
Claudia Gray
Eighteen-year-old Marguerite races through multiple dimensions to reclaim the scattered soul of the boy she loves while
Ages 14–18
American Girl Historical Characters
Meet Kirsten
Janet Beeler Shaw
For the child facing a major move or a big life change, this story follows Kirsten as she navigates leaving her home and
Ages 8–12
I Am Not Who You See: An Illustrated Novel
Krishnni Khanna
For the child who feels like a 'hidden poet' or seeks to understand the complex journey behind a famous face, this book
Ages 10–16
Good Night, Maman
Norma Fox Mazer
Twelve-year-old Karin and her brother finally find a safe harbor in a New York refugee camp after years of fleeing war-t
Ages 10–14
Red Queen #1
Cruel Crown
Victoria Aveyard
Norta's bloody history comes to light in these two prequels detailing the secrets and power struggles that paved the way
Ages 13–18
Why Do We Cry?
Fran Pintadera
A poetic and comforting exploration of why we cry, helping children understand that tears are a natural way to process b
Ages 4–8
When Sea Becomes Sky
Gillian McDunn
A sister and brother search for a mysterious statue in an island marsh, bonded by an enduring love that shines through a
Ages 8–12
This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II
Andrew Fukuda
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the pain of forced separation from those they love across di
Ages 12–18
Finding Junie Kim
Ellen Oh
Deeply felt and unforgettable, this story addresses the weight of racism and grief while showing how empathy can help he
Ages 8–12
Obi The Magic Tree Lion
Saving the Koalas
E. N. Parkes Jackson
A moving tribute to the koalas and bush animals of Australia, highlighting the urgent need to protect their forest homes
Ages 5–9
Jesus Was with Me All Along
Julie Mastel
A young child dealing with the loneliness of a parents' divorce finds comfort and companionship in the constant presence
Ages 4–8
Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying
Rita Reed
Pink Dolphin is having a sad first day at Rainforest Elementary until Dogfish and a group of kind friends step in to sho
Ages 4–8
Letters to the stars
Mireia Gombau
Noa misses her grandmother terribly, but a magical perspective on the stars helps her find a way to send her love across
Ages 3–8
A Vivi Hartman Mystery #2
Death on Sacred Ground
Harriet K. Feder
Vivi Hartman and her rabbi father travel to a Seneca reservation for a funeral, only to find themselves untangling rumor
Ages 12–17
Apache Warrior
David C. Cooke
A scarred bounty hunter with a strict code of honor wanders the frontier to protect the innocent in this story of a cyni
Ages 8–12
Emma's Rug
Allen Say
When a young artist's favorite source of inspiration is destroyed, she must learn to look inward to find her creative sp
Ages 4–8
Eddie's Moving Day
Janet Deering
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar home. This gentle story helps little ones process the big emo
Ages 3–6
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