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If You Lived...
If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake
Ellen Levine
For children curious about how people survive and rebuild after a crisis, this guide explores the realities of life duri
Ages 7–10
I Remember Abuelito: A Day of the Dead Story
Janice Levy
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this bilingual story offers a comforting way to celebrate lasting bon
Ages 5–8
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg: Courage, Rescue, and Mystery During World War II
Louise Borden
The true account of Raoul Wallenberg’s heroic mission to save thousands of Hungarian Jews from Nazi camps is told throug
Ages 10–14
Grandmama's Pride
Becky Birtha
During a bus trip to the South in 1956, young Sarah Marie witnesses her grandmother's quiet dignity in the face of segre
Ages 5–9
Gold Fever! Tales from the California Gold Rush
Rosalyn Schanzer
Real diary entries and comic-style panels bring the chaos, grit, and excitement of the 1848 California Gold Rush to life
Ages 8–12
Through the Lens
The Dust Bowl Through the Lens
Martin W. Sandler
Stark black-and-white photographs reveal the grit and resilience of American families surviving the nation's greatest ec
Ages 10–14
Daisies in the Junkyard
Michael Enright
Two high school seniors must decide whether to stay loyal to the streets or risk everything to pursue a life at college.
Ages 14–18
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Linda Coombs
Beyond the traditional myths of discovery lies the true story of America, told through the vital and enduring perspectiv
Ages 8–14
Bicycle Man
Allen Say
Japanese students at a mountain school watch in amazement as an African American soldier performs incredible bicycle stu
Ages 5–10
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Mitali Perkins
A young girl uses a kite to fly a Christmas gift over the border fence to the grandmother she misses dearly.
Ages 4–8
Barefoot Books
The Barefoot Book of Heroic Children
Rebecca Hazell
From Anne Frank to Wilma Rudolph, these twelve true stories highlight how young people used their courage to change the
Ages 8–12
Arrowhawk
Lola M. Schaefer
A wounded red-tailed hawk fights for survival in the wild before human rescuers step in to help him heal and return to t
Ages 5–10
America, My New Home
Monica Gunning
A young girl moves from Jamaica to New York, using poetry to process her homesickness and her wonder at seeing snow and
Ages 6–10
America Through the Lens: Photographers Who Changed the Nation
Martin W. Sandler
See the history of a nation unfold through the eyes of legendary photographers who used their cameras to capture truth a
Ages 10–14
The Adventures of Connie and Diego
Maria Garcia
Twins Connie and Diego travel from the deep sea to the high sky to find a place where their unique, colorful skin is fin
Ages 5–9
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship
Russell Freedman
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how a self-taught president and a brilliant abolitionist forged a vital frien
Ages 10–14
New Beginnings #1
Aram's Choice
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
Follow Aram's journey from exile in Greece to a new life in Canada as part of the country’s first international humanita
Ages 8–12
When the World Was Ours
Liz Kessler
For the young reader asking about the dark parts of history and how friendship survives the unthinkable. A deeply moving
Ages 12–18
Veo, Veo, I See You
Lulu Delacre
Mami and her children find beauty and hope in their neighborhood by playing I Spy to spot the essential workers helping
Ages 4–8
Born Behind Bars
Padma Venkatraman
Nine-year-old Kabir has never known life outside an Indian prison. When he is suddenly released, he must find his footin
Ages 10–14
Summer of a Thousand Pies
Margaret Dilloway
For the child navigating a sudden family change and searching for where they belong. A sweet story about finding a fresh
Ages 8–12
The Summer I Found You
Jolene Perry
For the teen navigating the complexities of unexpected love and the vulnerability of opening up to someone new during a
Ages 13–18
There's No I in Can't- I CAN
Coretta Johnson
For the child who feels discouraged when things don't go right the first time. This empowering story helps young readers
Ages 4–8
The Royal Fables: Stories From the Princes & Princesses of the Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
For the family navigating a difficult medical journey, these creative stories written by young patients offer a window i
Ages 5–12
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