My Grandfather’s WarGlyn Harper, illustrated by Jenny Cooper. TheA granddaughter uncovers her grandfather's hidden war scars.Back to all books
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Puerto Rico Strong: A Comics Anthology Supporting Puerto Rico Disaster Relief and RecoveryMarco Lopez, Desiree Rodriguez, Hazel Newlevant, Derek Ruiz, Neil SchwartzPuerto Rico Strong is a comics anthology that explores what it means to be Puerto Rican and the diversity that exists within that concept, from today's most exciting Puerto Rican comics creators.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left BehindCynthia GradyA touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children's librarian Clara Breed's young Japanese American patrons are to be sent to prison camp.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Survivor Tree: Oklahoma City’s Symbol of Hope and StrengthGaye Sanders, illustrated by Pamela BehrendAccompanied by beautiful pictures, this is a touching story of a witness to a tragic event in U.S. history—one that shows that love will always conquer hate.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details