Multcolib Homeworkcenter Picks: Equity and Social Justice

by Lester, Julius

Book - 2005

A good introductory discussion of the concept of race, for younger kids. A good introductory discussion of the concept of race, for younger kids. Show less

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A Is for Activist

by Nagara, Innosanto

Book - 2013

First published as a board book and now available in this picture book format, this alphabet book explains terms of social justice like "equity" and "activist." Useful as a discussion tool for older readers too. First published as a board book and now available in this picture book format, this alphabet book explains terms of social justice like "equity" and "activist." Useful as a discussion tool for older readers too. Show less

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Last Stop on Market Street

by De la Peña, Matt

Book - 2015

During a bus ride in San Francisco, a boy and his grandma find beauty all around them, not based on material wealth or prestige. During a bus ride in San Francisco, a boy and his grandma find beauty all around them, not based on material wealth or prestige. Show less

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Maybe Something Beautiful

How Art Transformed A Neighborhood

by Campoy, F. Isabel

Book - 2016

A gray neighborhood is beautified when neighbors get together to paint murals. Based on real community murals painted in San Diego. A gray neighborhood is beautified when neighbors get together to paint murals. Based on real community murals painted in San Diego. Show less

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Niño Wrestles the World

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2013

Niño is the best little luchadore around! He takes on La LLorona, the Guanajuato Mummy, and the Cabeza Olmeca, but is he strong enough to withstand Las Hermanitas-his little sisters? Niño is the best little luchadore around! He takes on La LLorona, the Guanajuato Mummy, and the Cabeza Olmeca, but is he strong enough to withstand Las Hermanitas-his little sisters? Show less

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

by Roberts, Justin

Book - 2014

Bullying and teasing is rampant at school, until the smallest girl of all takes a BIG stand. Bullying and teasing is rampant at school, until the smallest girl of all takes a BIG stand. Show less

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The Great Big Book of Families

by Hoffman, Mary

Book - 2011

Families not only can include all different kinds of people, they also involve all kinds of homes, school, jobs, holidays, food, clothes, pets and feelings too. Families not only can include all different kinds of people, they also involve all kinds of homes, school, jobs, holidays, food, clothes, pets and feelings too. Show less

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Emmanuel's Dream

The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

by Thompson, Laurie Ann

Book - 2015

Born in Ghana with a deformed left leg, Emmanuel hopped to school, 2 miles and back, because he believed "that being disabled does not mean being una...Show more Born in Ghana with a deformed left leg, Emmanuel hopped to school, 2 miles and back, because he believed "that being disabled does not mean being unable." When he got a bicycle, his determination grew, and he set off to bike across Ghana to raise awareness for differently abled people. Show less

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The Trees of the Dancing Goats

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 1996

When scarlet fever sickens their neighbors, a Jewish family visits them them with Christmas trees and baskets of food, in celebration of both Christmas and Hanukkah spirit. When scarlet fever sickens their neighbors, a Jewish family visits them them with Christmas trees and baskets of food, in celebration of both Christmas and Hanukkah spirit. Show less

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Four Feet, Two Sandals

by Williams, Karen Lynn

Book - 2007

Two Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan discover that sharing a pair of sandals empowers both of them in many ways. Two Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan discover that sharing a pair of sandals empowers both of them in many ways. Show less

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I Am Jazz!

by Herthel, Jessica

Book - 2014

The autobiographical story of a girl who knew from a young age that she was transgender. I have a girl brain but a boy body, she explains. The autobiographical story of a girl who knew from a young age that she was transgender. I have a girl brain but a boy body, she explains. Show less

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King for A Day

by Khan, Rukhsana

Book - 2013

In Pakistan, to celebrate Basant, Malik enters a kite flying contest. Malik's skill leads his kite to triumph over a bully's kite; that he uses a wheelchair is incidental to the story. In Pakistan, to celebrate Basant, Malik enters a kite flying contest. Malik's skill leads his kite to triumph over a bully's kite; that he uses a wheelchair is incidental to the story. Show less

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Can We Help?

Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities

by Ancona, George

Book - 2015

Kids CAN make a difference! And this book shares ideas for how to help: knitting hats for homeless people; sorting, packing, and delivering food for a food bank; picking up trash; and mentoring younger students. Kids CAN make a difference! And this book shares ideas for how to help: knitting hats for homeless people; sorting, packing, and delivering food for a food bank; picking up trash; and mentoring younger students. Show less

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Does My Head Look Big in This?

by Abdel-Fattah, Randa

Book - 2007

When 16 year old Amal decides to wear hijab to high school, she has to fend off questions not only from non Muslims but also from her more liberal Muslim friends. Notable for its portrayal of varied Muslim families, from conservative to liberal. When 16 year old Amal decides to wear hijab to high school, she has to fend off questions not only from non Muslims but also from her more liberal Muslim friends. Notable for its portrayal of varied Muslim families, from conservative to liberal. Show less

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Feminism

Reinventing the F Word

by Higgins, Nadia Abushanab

Book - 2016

Follows the history of feminism through 3 waves of changes, covering topics like suffrage, abortion rights, forced sterilization, as well as the demand for equal rights, wage gap issues, violence against women, and unrealistic beauty standards. Follows the history of feminism through 3 waves of changes, covering topics like suffrage, abortion rights, forced sterilization, as well as the demand for equal rights, wage gap issues, violence against women, and unrealistic beauty standards. Show less

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I Am Malala

How One Girl Stood up for Education and Changed the World

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2014

15 year old Malala Yousafzai was just a girl when she spoke up to defend girls' rights to be educated. Although she was shot in the head by a Talaban supp...Show more 15 year old Malala Yousafzai was just a girl when she spoke up to defend girls' rights to be educated. Although she was shot in the head by a Talaban supporter, while riding a bus home from school, she refused to be silenced and went on to win the Nobel Peace prize. Show less

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El Deafo

by Bell, Cece

Book - 2014

In this graphic novel the author shares how she lost her hearing as a kid and had to wear a clunky hearing aid, which she hated. That is, until she figures out how she might consider it her super power! In this graphic novel the author shares how she lost her hearing as a kid and had to wear a clunky hearing aid, which she hated. That is, until she figures out how she might consider it her super power! Show less

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March

Book One

by Lewis, John

Book - 2013

First of a 3-book graphic novel series, of the autobiography of John Lewis' nonviolent civil rights protests. The wonderful illustrations let you visually follow this leader's visionary footsteps. First of a 3-book graphic novel series, of the autobiography of John Lewis' nonviolent civil rights protests. The wonderful illustrations let you visually follow this leader's visionary footsteps. Show less

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Why Do We Fight?

Conflict, War, and Peace

by Walker, Niki

Book - 2013

A wonderful discussion of how conflicts arise, and how to diffuse them. Includes an excellent explanation of how propaganda fuels conflict, and how to recognize it. A wonderful discussion of how conflicts arise, and how to diffuse them. Includes an excellent explanation of how propaganda fuels conflict, and how to recognize it. Show less

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Beyond Magenta

Transgender Teens Speak Out

by Kuklin, Susan

Book - 2014

Six transgender teens share their experiences including family dynamics, living situations, and gender issues. Six transgender teens share their experiences including family dynamics, living situations, and gender issues. Show less

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I Am J

by Beam, Cris

Book - 2011

J was born a girl, but feels like a boy. J's struggles include non-supportive parents, finding a transgender role model, and sympathetic friends, and navi...Show more J was born a girl, but feels like a boy. J's struggles include non-supportive parents, finding a transgender role model, and sympathetic friends, and navigating laws that give him little rights as a seventeen year old. A sensitive, realistic novel that portrays the difficulties transgender teens face. Show less

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Gaijin

American Prisoner of War : A Graphic Novel

by Faulkner, Matt

Book - 2014

Koji, a 13 year old half Japanese boy, is forced into Japanese interment camps in California when WWII breaks out. Graphic novel. Koji, a 13 year old half Japanese boy, is forced into Japanese interment camps in California when WWII breaks out. Graphic novel. Show less

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The Christmas Menorahs

How A Town Fought Hate

by Cohn, Janice

Book - 1995

When a Jewish family is threatened by bigots, everyone in their small Montana towns bands together to support them and stand up against hate in a nonviolent way. When a Jewish family is threatened by bigots, everyone in their small Montana towns bands together to support them and stand up against hate in a nonviolent way. Show less

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The Grand Mosque of Paris

A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust

by Ruelle, Karen Gray

Book - 2009

During WWII, Muslims used the Grand Mosque in Paris to help sneak Jews out of the city, right under the nose of the Nazis. During WWII, Muslims used the Grand Mosque in Paris to help sneak Jews out of the city, right under the nose of the Nazis. Show less

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How Dare the Sun Rise

Memoirs of A War Child

by Uwiringiyimana, Sandra

Book - 2017

A refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uwiringiyimana describes how she survived a massacre to become a refugee, only to experience other st...Show more A refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uwiringiyimana describes how she survived a massacre to become a refugee, only to experience other struggles trying to fit into life in the U.S., where she once again felt like an outsider as an African, but not African American. Show less

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