Kids Book Index
Marjorie Agosín
In this inspiring sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning, “dazzling and insightful” (BCCB) I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to a very different Chile and makes it her mission to rebuild her community, and find those who are still missing.During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the…
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul RobesonSusan Goldman RubinThis comprehensive biography explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson.When faced with the decision to remain silent or be ostracized, Paul Robeson chose to sing, shout, and speak out.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Law and Justice Conspiracy: Nixon, Watergate, and Democracy’s DefendersP. O’Connell PearsonThe story of President Richard Nixon and those who fought against him comes to life in this insightful and accessible nonfiction middle grade book from the author of Fly Girls and Fighting for the Forest.The Watergate scandal created one of the greatest constitutional crises in American history.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War IIMichael RosenI suppose they died in the camps.”That’s all young Michael Rosen, born in England just after the end of the Second World War, was told about the six great-aunts and great-uncles who had been living in Poland or France at the beginning of that war.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details