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48 books about community helpers & jobs
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Young Adult
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Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
Shadows of Yesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow
Lila Thompson
Sixteen-year-old designer Nova Harper attempts to build a new future in her small town while stepping out from the shado
Ages 12–18
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
Five Feet Apart
Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Stella and Will are falling for each other, but because of their lung conditions, a single breath or touch could be fata
Ages 12–18
And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
Feminism Is...
Alexandra Black, Laura Buller, Emily Hoyle, Megan Todd
From historic pioneers to modern daily realities, this guide charts the history, arguments, and voices of the feminist m
Ages 12–17
The Unlikelies
Carrie Firestone
Five teenagers form an unexpected bond over a summer spent righting local wrongs, but new obstacles threaten to pull the
Ages 12–17
The Safe-Keepers #1
The Safe-Keeper's Secret
Sharon Shinn
In a village where secrets are kept as sacred trusts, two children raised as siblings begin to uncover the truth of thei
Ages 12–17
Shadow of a Bull
Maia Wojciechowska
Manolo is torn between following in his famous father’s footsteps as a bullfighter or following his own dream to be a do
Ages 10–14
The Midwife's Apprentice
Karen Cushman
A nameless orphan in medieval Europe begins a new life as a midwife's apprentice, uncovering her own strength despite he
Ages 10–14
Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People
Kekla Magoon
The Black Panthers stand at the center of this powerful history, revealing a legacy of community activism and the fight
Ages 14–18
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)
Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares a deeply personal account of his work within the American legal system, making a powerful
Ages 12–18
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
None Shall Sleep #2
Some Shall Break
Ellie Marney
Emma Lewis is pulled back into a terrifying world of serial killers and copycats when she learns she is in peril from th
Ages 14–18
Nothing Left to Burn
Heather Ezell
As a massive wildfire closes in on her home, sixteen-year-old Audrey must evacuate while grappling with the dangerous se
Ages 14–18
With Love, Echo Park
Laura Taylor Namey
The heirs to rival Cuban bakeries in Echo Park battle family secrets and gentrification while trying to ignore the unden
Ages 12–18
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
The Giver Quartet #3
Messenger
Lois Lowry
Young Matty lives in a community that prizes honesty, yet he must hide a mysterious new healing power that he doesn't fu
Ages 10–14
Yes No Maybe So
Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed
Shy Jamie and frustrated Maya team up for a local election, knocking on doors and finding their voices during a high-sta
Ages 12–18
Rikers High
Paul Volponi
For teens facing a world that feels stacked against them or seeking to understand the harsh realities of the juvenile ju
Ages 14–18
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Tyler Johnson Was Here
Jay Coles
A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face
Ages 14–18
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
Durango Street
Frank Bonham
Fresh out of work camp, Rufus Henry finds that staying out of trouble is nearly impossible when rival gangs are waiting
Ages 12–17
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