The Well

Reach for this book when your child begins to notice social inequalities or asks why we should be kind to people who are unkind to us. It is an essential tool for discussing how to maintain personal integrity and family values when faced with systemic unfairness. While the story is set in the past, the emotional core of dealing with neighborhood tension and standing your ground with dignity is timeless. The story follows ten-year-old David Logan in 1910 Mississippi during a record-breaking drought. While his family shares their precious well water with everyone, regardless of race, they face deep-seated hostility from white neighbors. It is a powerful exploration of empathy and resilience that helps children ages 8 to 12 understand the complexities of history and the strength found in family bonds.