Children's Social Justice Books and Resources | The Seattle Public Library

The Breaking News

by Reul, Sarah Lynne

Book - 2018

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Not My Idea

A Book About Whiteness

by Higginbotham, Anastasia

Book - 2018

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Anti-Defamation League's Suggested Children's Books

https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families/childrens-literature

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Help create a lasting impression using the best kid literature on bias, diversity and social justice from ADL's recommended collection of children's books. Help create a lasting impression using the best kid literature on bias, diversity and social justice from ADL's recommended collection of children's books. Show less

Something Happened in Our Town

A Child's Story About Racial Injustice

by Celano, Marianne

Book - 2018

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Talking to Kids about Racism and Justice - Oakland Public Library

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0lCA3FlulVhK6DFE2d3uYCipc6ApY8Gn2rMwm6fYqw/edit

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The Whispering Town

by Elvgren, Jennifer Riesmeyer

Book - 2014

In Denmark during World War II, young Annet, her parents, and their neighbors help a Jewish family hide from Nazi soldiers until it is safe for them to leave Annet's basement. In Denmark during World War II, young Annet, her parents, and their neighbors help a Jewish family hide from Nazi soldiers until it is safe for them to leave Annet's basement. Show less

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Unity and Justice Booklists a booklist from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/unitykindnesspeace

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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a division of the American Library Association. ALSC’s core purpose is creating a better future ...Show more The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a division of the American Library Association. ALSC’s core purpose is creating a better future for children through libraries. ALSC advances that purpose through the core values of: collaboration, excellence, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity and respect, leadership and responsiveness. This booklist was created to share the message of creating unity, acting with kindness toward others, and promoting peace. Show less

'Working Together' a booklist from the Association for Library Service to Children

http://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists/Working%20Together%20for%20Justice%20%281%29.pdf

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A follow up to compliment 'Unity.Kindness.Peace' A follow up to compliment 'Unity.Kindness.Peace' Show less

Tell Them We Remember

The Story of the Holocaust

by Bachrach, Susan D.

Book - 1994

Draws on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's collections of artifacts, photographs, maps, and taped oral and video histories to teach young people about this period of history. Draws on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's collections of artifacts, photographs, maps, and taped oral and video histories to teach young people about this period of history. Show less

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As Good as Anybody

Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom

by Michelson, Richard

Book - 2008

MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality. Martin grew up in a loving family in the Ame...Show more MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality. Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his daddy, and he preached and marched for his cause. Abraham grew up in a loving family many years earlier, in a Europe that did not welcome Jews. He found a new home in America, where he became a respected rabbi like his father, carrying a message of peace and acceptance. Here is the story of two icons for social justice, how they formed a remarkable friendship and turned their personal experiences of discrimination into a message of love and equality for all. Show less

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All Different Now

Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom

by Johnson, Angela

Book - 2014

In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth. In 1865, members of a family start their day as slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it celebrating their freedom on what came to be known as Juneteenth. Show less

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Freedom Over Me

Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life

by Bryan, Ashley

Book - 2016

Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away. Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away. Show less

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A History of US

by Hakim, Joy

Book - 2003

10 vol set covering Prehistory to the 20th Century 10 vol set covering Prehistory to the 20th Century Show less

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