Social Themes - Poverty & Homelessness
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Tyrell
$13.99 Add to cartAn astonishing new voice in teen literature, writing what is sure to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the year.
Tyrell is a young African-American teen who can’t get a break. He’s living (for … [more below]
- Author: Booth, Coe
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 01 2007
- ISBN10: 0439838800
- Language: English
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Four Feet, Two Sandals
$18.00 Add to cartWhen relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly, until she… [more below]
- Author: Williams, Karen Lynn
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 1, 2007
- ISBN10: 0802852963
- Language: English
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Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
$19.99 Add to cartPura Belpr Award WinnerIRA Notable Book for a Global SocietyNew York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and SharingEsperanza thought she’d always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico–s… [more below]
- Author: Ryan, Pam Munoz
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: October 01 2000
- ISBN10: 0439120411
- Language: English
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A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story
$9.99 Read moreThis simple, touching picture book shows readers a women’s shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who with her mother’s help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factu… [more below]
- Author: Gunti, Erin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 20, 2019
- ISBN10: 1782858253
- Language: English
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Maddi’s Fridge
$19.95 Read moreWinner of:
With humor and warmth, this children’
2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People
2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award
2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor
Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor- Series: Maddi’s Fridge
- Author: Brandt, Lois
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 01 2014
- ISBN10: 1936261294
- Language: English
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I See You: A Story for Kids about Homelessness and Being Unhoused
$15.95 Add to cartI See You is a wordless picture book that depicts a homeless woman who is not seen by everyone around her — except for a little boy.
Over the course of a year, the boy is witness to all that she end
- Author: Genhart, Michael
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: October 09 2017
- ISBN10: 1433827581
- Language: English
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Coyote Queen
$18.99 Add to cart“Winningly intense.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A powerful novel of tremendous empathy and optimism.” –Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist
“Exquisitely written and painfully r
- Author: Vitalis, Jessica
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: 10-Oct-23
- ISBN10: 0063314401
- Language: English
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Maid for It
$17.99 Read moreFrom the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom… [more below]
- Author: Sumner, Jamie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: September 05 2023
- ISBN10: 1665905778
- Language: English
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Sometimes, a Tiger
$18.99 Read moreA moving picture book by Z.B. Asterplume about imagination and kindness.
Dario’s day starts like many others: There’s not much to eat. But today, the pantry has a surprise as a tiger emerges and accomp- Author: Asterplume, Z. B.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: July 11 2023
- ISBN10: 1250823447
- Language: English
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The Bright Side
$18.99 Read moreThis endearing picture book about making the most of any situation is also a heartfelt and meaningful portrait of houselessness that’s just right for young children.
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positi- Author: Otis, Chad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 21 2023
- ISBN10: 0593530624
- Language: English
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A Little Princess
$18.00 Add to cartAlone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she’ll never see her beloved father gain, her life is turned upside down. Tr… [more below]
- Series: Puffin in Bloom
- Author: Burnett, Frances Hodgson
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 28 2014
- ISBN10: 0147513995
- Language: English
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Hello, Mister Blue
$19.99 Add to cartA day in the park sparks an unlikely connection between a young girl and a street musician without a home. From acclaimed author-illustrator Daria Peoples, Hello, Mister Blue is a powerful picture bo
- Author: Peoples, Daria
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 30, 2023
- ISBN10: 0063206757
- Language: English
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Coat of Many Colors
$19.99 Add to cartDolly Parton lends the lyrics of her classic song “Coat of Many Colors” to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
Country music legend Dolly Parton’s rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of- Author: Parton, Dolly
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 18 2016
- ISBN10: 0451532376
- Language: English
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The Benefits of Being an Octopus
$9.99 Read moreOne of Edutopia’s “25 Essential Middle School Reads from the Last Decade,” NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Children’s Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher List,… [more below]
- Author: Braden, Ann
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 312
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1510757678
- Language: English
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A Duet for Home
$9.99 Add to cartFrom the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves, told from the perspectives of two bira
- Author: Glaser, Karina Yan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: May 16, 2023
- ISBN10: 0063290790
- Language: English
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A Single Shard: A Newbery Award Winner
$10.99 Add to cartThe Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea.
Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renown
- Author: Park, Linda Sue
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: January 10, 2011
- ISBN10: 0547534264
- Language: English
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Maddi’s Fridge
$7.99 Add to cartWinner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014, ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015, MLA Mitten Award Honor, Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor. With humor and warmth, this childre… [more below]
- Series: Maddi’s Fridge
- Author: Brandt, Lois
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1947277766
- Language: English
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Esperanza Rising
$7.99 Add to cartA timeless immigration story and beloved, award-winning modern classic, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia.
Esperanza thought she’d always live a privileged life on her family’
- Author: Ryan, Pam Munoz
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 262
- Publish Date: May 01, 2002
- ISBN10: 043912042X
- Language: English
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24 Hours in Nowhere
$8.99 Read more“Reminiscent of Louis Sachar’s Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a middle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special.” —School Library Journal (… [more below]
- Author: Bowling, Dusti
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: March 03 2020
- ISBN10: 1454940166
- Language: English
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A Duet for Home
$19.99 Add to cartFrom the New York Times bestselling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves told from the perspective of biracial si
- Author: Glaser, Karina Yan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: April 05, 2022
- ISBN10: 0544876407
- Language: English
