Kids Book Index
Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Sona Avedikian
Mariam Al-Shaar works with women in Beirut’s Bourj Al-Barajneh refugee camp to create Soufra, a community kitchen and food business. The picture book follows the financial, legal, and social obstacles they face while building it.
Never Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor’s StorySetsuko Thurlow, Kathy LowingerSetsuko Thurlow recounts her childhood in Hiroshima, survival of the 1945 atomic bombing, and efforts to rebuild afterward. The book also follows her lifelong campaign to abolish nuclear weapons.NonfictionOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Miss Betti, What Is This?Lela NargiDiscover the changemaker who transformed the Detroit Public School lunch program—in stunning illustration.Miss Betti knew wholesome, nourishing food.NonfictionOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Name Is Jem: A Tale of a Guide Dog SuperstarOlivia MuscatJoin Jem on her adventures as a guide dog extraordinaire!My Name is Jem introduces a lovable Labrador with a very important job.NonfictionOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details