Kids Book Index
Veronica Chambers
Richly drawn stories about the lives of ordinary families in contemporary Botswana as they navigate relationships, tradition and caretaking in a rapidly changing world.A young widow adheres to the expectations of wearing mourning clothes for nearly a year, though she's unsure what the traditions mean or whether she is ready to meet…
When Can We Go Back to America?Susan H. KameIn what Secretary Norman Y. Mineta describes as a “landmark book,” he and others who lived through this harrowing experience tell the story of their incarceration and the long-term impact of this dark period in American history.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Time of FearAlbert MarrinHow do we love people who we are afraid of? The political climate of the US in recent years has revealed significant divisions in our nation and our neighborhoods, divisions often fueled by fear.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Human MigrationGeorge Butler, illustrated by George ButlerFrom a celebrated documentary artist, twelve portraits from the front lines of migration form an intimate record of why people leave behind the places they call home.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details