Kids Book Index
Marie Miranda Cruz
Following a family tragedy, twelve-year-old Nora loses both her father and her home. She and her mother live in Manila’s North Cemetery, described as the Philippines’ largest shantytown of its kind. As Nora and her troubled mother try to survive there, Nora hopes to return to school and to have a family life that feels safe. The story is set in a real-life Filipino shantytown.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
On a SunbeamTillie Walden, illustrated by Tillie WaldenOriginally published online as a science-fiction comic and later issued as a graphic novel, this work takes place in a world of space travel. Mia joins Aktis, a ship whose crew performs maintenance work. The narrative traces her development as she works with the crew and tries to reconnect with someone she loved and lost. Its plot unfolds across two timelines.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
HEALTH Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual MovementNadya OkamotoNadya Okamoto examines menstruation, the stigma and bias surrounding periods, and the silence that has often kept the subject out of public discussion. She outlines ways to begin conversation about periods and connects menstrual health with youth activism and advocacy for universal access. The book includes black-and-white illustrations and extensive back matter. It focuses on bringing menstruation into the open while addressing the social barriers connected to it.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Everything Else in the UniverseTracy HolczerSet during the Vietnam War, this family story follows Lucy as she struggles with change. Her father, an Army doctor, returns home early, and she is initially delighted that he is coming back, even though he will be different. When he returns as an amputee, Lucy must face the changes to her family life and reconsider how she sees the war. The story centers on her response to his return and its lasting effects.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details