Social Justice

by William Kamkwambareview by Becky Showalter The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is the inspiring true story of a boy in Malawi who designs and builds a windmill to power his home in famine-stricken Malawi. William Kamkwamba is forced to leave school at 11 years old because his family cannot pay his school fees.  Instead […]

by Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooperreview by Stephanie Sumner History comes alive in Freedom School, Yes! By Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooper in this story about a volunteer teacher who risked her life to bring education to a group of people who had been denied their civil rights. As part of the 1964 Summer Project, nineteen-year-old Annie

by Kevin Henkesreview by Carol Smith As children get ready for school, some for the very first time, this book, Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes, is a great discussion starter for families, K-3 children and teachers. Chrysanthemum is the name given to a little girl mouse at her birth. Her parents thought it was the perfect

by Alice Faye Duncan, author; and Keturah A. Bobo, illustratorreview by Lillis Ward This true story of the history of the national holiday, Juneteenth, will entertain and capture the attention of young children with its beautiful illustrations and colorful language.   Through the eyes of Opal Lee, a grandchild of a slave,  readers will learn

by Patricia Polaccoreview by Abby Dykes, youth from Nativity. Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco is a heartwarming family tale emphasizing diversity, multicultural relationships and the strength of family bonds.  A young Russian-American girl and her two African-American brothers are determined to buy a beautiful hat for their grandmother, no matter what it takes. They realize the