Social Themes - Poverty & Homelessness
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The Queen on Our Corner
$17.99 Read moreA thought-provoking story that encourages us all to sit up and take notice.
Nobody notices the queen on the corner. Nobody, that is . . . except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells
- Author: Christopher, Lucy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1911373889
- Language: English
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The Great Jeff
$14.99 Add to cartPerfect for fans of Gary D. Schmidt comes the companion to the modern classic Firegirl from acclaimed writer Tony Abbott — now in paperback!
Life hasn’t been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his- Author: Abbott, Tony
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: March 17 2020
- ISBN10: 0316479713
- Language: English
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On These Magic Shores
$19.95 Read moreMinerva must take care of her sisters after her mother’s disappearance in this magical middle grade story that pairs perfectly with Peter Pan.
Minerva Soledad Miranda is determined to reach her goals,
- Author: Méndez, Yamile Saied
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: June 09 2020
- ISBN10: 1643790315
- Language: English
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No Place
$11.99 Read moreWhen Dan and his family go from middle class to homeless, issues of injustice rise to the forefront in this relatable, timely novel from Todd Strasser that VOYA calls “poignant,” “darkly humorous,” an… [more below]
- Author: Strasser, Todd
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: February 03 2015
- ISBN10: 1442457228
- Language: English
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The Lunch Thief: A Story of Hunger, Homelessness and Friendship
$9.95 Add to cartHis mom had packed his lunch bag with two burritos, a bag of corn chips, some carrots, and an apple. Once a week she tucks in a slice of her special lemon pound cake. Rafael saw Kevin, a new kid in hi… [more below]
- Author: Bromley, Anne C.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 26 2020
- ISBN10: 0884488373
- Language: English
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Money Hungry (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)
$12.99 Add to cartThe mesmerizing story of one girl’s struggle to break her family’s cycle of poverty is reissued with an arresting new cover.
Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is starved for money. She will do just abo- Author: Flake, Sharon G.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: February 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1368019420
- Language: English
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Rhythm
$18.99 Read moreIn this powerful story of resilience and hope, one girl observes her community through the changing rhythm of each season.
In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity,- Author: Kramer, Jackie Az?a
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 13 2024
- ISBN10: 1433842637
- Language: English
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Lulu and the Hunger Monster (Tm)
$16.99 Read more“In this story illustrating the reality of childhood hunger and food insecurity, Lulu invites kids into her world to help them understand what it’s like to battle the Hunger Monster. Lulu and the Hung
- Series: Food Justice Books for Kids
- Author: Talkin, Erik
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 24 2020
- ISBN10: 1631985469
- Language: English
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Wildfire
$10.95 Read moreBridgewood is having one of the hottest summers on record. Despite the strict ban, fires have been popping up all over town and it’s starting to look like arson.
Dylan O’Connor gets pulled into the mi
- Series: Orca Currents
- Author: Loughead, Deb
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: February 14 2023
- ISBN10: 1459837045
- Language: English
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Lost: The Powerful Story of Two Siblings Trying to Survive Extreme Poverty
$13.95 Read moreTHE POWERFUL STORY OF TWO SIBLINGS TRYING TO SURVIVE EXTREME POVERTY BY THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF REFUGEE 87
LOLA’S LIFE IS ABOUT TO BECOME UNRECOGNISABLE. SO IS LOLA. Everything used to be co- Author: Fountain, Ele
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 12 2023
- ISBN10: 178269255X
- Language: English
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Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness
$17.99 Read moreNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017
A family has fallen on hard times and are living in different homeless shelters. But even though they are separate, they are still a family.A little gi
- Author: Reeves Sturgis, Brenda
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 31 2017
- ISBN10: 0807577073
- Language: English
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The King of Jam Sandwiches
$12.95 Read more★ “Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone…This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended.”–School Library Journal, starred review
Thirteen-year-old Rob
- Author: Walters, Eric
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: September 22 2020
- ISBN10: 145982556X
- Language: English
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The Coat
$18.00 Add to cart“This story is uplifting and will be a strong resource for teachers
to talk about the importance of kindness. VERDICT A must for all
libraries. It is not only a beautifully told story, but its message- Author: Vidal, Séverine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 11 2022
- ISBN10: 1947888382
- Language: English
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Not Pop-Pop
$12.99 Read more- Author: de Groot, Angela
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 27 2024
- ISBN10: 0593578929
- Language: English
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No Place Like Home
$8.99 Add to cartA middle-grade novel by James Bird about homelessness and hope.
When home is a car, life is unpredictable. School, friends, and three meals a day aren’t guaranteed. Not every town has a shelter where a- Author: Bird, James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 13 2024
- ISBN10: 125087761X
- Language: English
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Lulu and the Hunger Monster / Lulú Y El Monstruo del Hambre
$16.99 Read moreAward-winning Lulu and the Hunger Monster is also available as a bilingual book in Spanish and English.
When Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes i
- Series: Food Justice Books for Kids
- Author: Talkin, Erik
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 27 2022
- ISBN10: 1631987259
- Language: Spanish
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Sunny Parker Is Here to Stay
$17.99 Add to cartA determined girl spends the summer before middle school learning to stand up for her low-income community in this funny, fast-paced read just right for fans of Kelly Yang’s Front Desk.
Sunny Parker l- Author: Finnegan, Margaret
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: April 23 2024
- ISBN10: 166593008X
- Language: English
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The Night Bus Hero
$8.99 Add to cartWhat does it take to turn a bully into a hero? Empathy and the power of forgiveness take center stage in this poignant novel–now in paperback!–by the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of t… [more below]
- Author: Raúf, Onjali Q
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: February 07 2023
- ISBN10: 0593382064
- Language: English
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A Good Night for Mr.Coleman
$19.99 Add to cartA story about believing in yourself and something bigger.
An inspiring, imaginatively illustrated children’s book written by Kathy Izard, award-winning author of The Hundred Story Home, and illustrated
- Author: Izard, Kathy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 18 2019
- ISBN10: 0997778423
- Language: English
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The Can Man
$12.95 Add to cartTo earn money, a young boy decides to collect and redeem empty soft drink cans, but ends up giving away his money to help a local homeless man.
Tim’s birthday is just a week away, and more than anythin
- Author: Williams, Laura E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1620145774
- Language: English
