Kids Book Index
Alan Gratz, illustrated by Syd Fini
This graphic novel interweaves the journeys of Josef, fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930s; Isabel, leaving Cuba by raft in 1994; and Mahmoud, escaping Syria in 2015. Although separated by time and place, their searches for safety become connected.
Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for OthersTanya Boteju, illustrated by Bithi SutradharSeven practical approaches and realistic scenarios help young readers understand privilege, avoid performative allyship, learn from mistakes, and act in support of others.Sixth to Eighth GradeLexile 970LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Lost Women of ScienceMelina Gerosa Bellows and Katie Hafner, illustrated by Karyn LeeDrawn from the Lost Women of Science podcast, this collection profiles ten women scientists whose lives and contributions were overlooked or omitted from conventional histories.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Under Attack (Kidnapped From Ukraine #1)Marsha Forchuk SkrypuchWhen Russia attacks Mariupol in February 2022, twelve-year-old twins Rada and Dariia are separated along with their parents. Dariia is sent to live with a Russian family while the sisters struggle to survive and reunite.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details