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Book SynopsisA stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change Movement. Todd Hasak-Lowy’s We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? In an age when armies are stronger than ever before, when guns seem to be everywhere, how can people confront their adversaries without resorting to violence themselves? Through key international movements as well as people such as Gandhi, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Václav Havel, this book discusses the components of nonviolent resistance. It answers the question “Why nonviolence?” by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. The book includes endnotes, a bibliograpTrade ReviewNonviolence may have been the greatest invention of the twentieth century, more important than nuclear fission or genetic coding. It offers us the chance to build a working twenty-first century, and since young people will have to lead that fight, this book is a crucial gift! * Bill McKibben, climate activist and author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? *I'm so glad this book exists! From the opening pages where we meet Gandhi, to the closing with Greta Thunburg, and in between with Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Vaclav Havel, Ceasar Chavez, and others, it is beautifully written, informative, and so moving. Readers young and older will be inspired to rise up peacefully, to act, to change the world--to save the world. * Deborah Heiligman, author of Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of 'The Children' ***STARRED REVIEW** "Hasak-Lowy's writing gives life to both the people and issues involved, taking time to explain historical backgrounds and the ways the lessons from one movement affected future ones." * Booklist *It’s a book that grants that kids have brains, that they can understand complexity, and that in a world where everything seems very gloom and doom, it is possible to make things better. And to be frank, that’s the kind of message we’re all in dire need of right this very second. * A Fuse #8 Production ***STARRED REVIEW** "Highly recommended for its outstanding treatment of the history of social justice. A good resource for student activists." * School Library Journal ***STARRED REVIEW** "There has never been a time when a book is more relevant than this one." * School Library Connection *“A striking and very timely conclusion highlights teenage Greta Thunberg’s bold challenge to fight global climate change.” * Publishers Weekly *This excellent, timely overview will open eyes and deserves a wide readership. * Kirkus *. . .Readers will gain new appreciation for how nonviolent methods, often inspired by other movements for justice, led to victories. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *

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Book Synopsis’n Lieflike geïllustreerde boek wat tot kinders van alle ouderdomme sal spreek. Nyambura is laat! Sy is op pad om vir haar Ouma te gaan kuier en sy moet die bus neem van die mark af om daar te kom.

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Book SynopsisThe moving stories of children in migration—in their own words. "In Spanish and in English, a devastating first-person account of children’s experiences in detention at the southern U.S. border.... A powerful, critical document only made more heartbreaking in picture-book form." —Kirkus Reviews starred review Every day, children in migration are detained at the US-Mexico border. They are scared, alone, and their lives are in limbo. Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz shares the stories of 61 these children, from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Mexico, ranging in age from five to seventeen—in their own words from actual sworn testimonies. Befitting the spirit of the project, the book is in English on one side; then flip it over, and there's a complete Spanish version. Illustrated by 17 Latinx artists, including Caldecott Medalist and multiple Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Yuyi Morales and Pura Belpré Illustrator Award-winning Ra?l the Third. Includes information, questions, and action points. Buying this book benefits Project Amplify, an organization that supports children in migration.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of sociology! Clear design and and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce famous thinkers and concepts, from Marxism to Feminism. This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Sociology.Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made EasyTable of Contents 1: What Is Sociology? 2: How Did Sociology Begin? 3: How Do Sociologists Find Out About Peoples’ Lives? 4: Society Works! Functionalist Ideas 5: Who Was Marx? 6: Feminism: Women in Sociology 7: Why Meanings Are Important Too 8: Recent Ways of Explaining Change: Postmodernism 9: Getting Sociological About the Family 10: Why Do People Commit Crimes? 11: The Sociology of The Classroom 12: Why the World Is Like A Village 13: How Sociologists Change the World

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Two Bobbies comes a moving, true story about a young man and his dog who escape the violence of the Syrian War. Some bonds are stronger than war . . . Life for musician Bassel and his dog Stella in Damascus, Syria, has changed since the civil war began. Instead of enjoying long walks through their neighborhood, they hear bombs toppling buildings and sharp blasts of gunfire through the night. When it becomes too dangerous for him to stay, Bassel makes the difficult decision to escape, leaving his family, friends--and Stella--behind. After a long, dangerous journey, Bassel finally finds refuge in Belgium, but misses his family, his home, and most of all . . . Stella. With the help of friends in his new home, Bassel hatches a dramatic plan to rescue his beloved dog. This remarkable, true story will inspire readers and remind them that even amid the harshest circumstances of war, acts of kindness and humanity will always endure.Trade ReviewA good introduction to weightier topics such as refugees or the Syrian civil war. * School Library Journal *This true, gritty story. . . teaches children about the Syrian war and the plight of refugees. * Booklist Online *

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Book SynopsisHere is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans.When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans.A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the US Military.Trade Review"Since WWI, red poppies have been used to commemorate fallen soldiers; Walsh explains why in a glowing tribute to the woman behind the symbol, Moina Belle Michael... Johnson's oil paintings offer several dramatically lit, almost beatific portraits of Michael" --Publishers Weekly"Michael’s moral force and commitment are commendable and noteworthy... heroic..." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisAn awful creature with a terrible howl is loose in Mika’s house, eating up dust bunnies and even Mika’s socks! Join Mika on a charming journey of imagination and discovery in award-winning Polish creators Agata Loth-Ignaciuk and Berenika Kolomycka’s Mika and the Howler. Meet Mika! Mika is a young explorer who faces familiar-yet-not-fully known objects and obstacles around her house. Today’s newest challenge? The "howler" that roams her living room and hallways sucking up dust bunnies and—even her socks! But the howler isn’t as dangerous as it appears, and young Mika is soon brave enough to face it. The first in a series of books for the youngest comics readers, enjoy the sweet, simple, and delightful Mika and the Howler.

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Book SynopsisA Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Family isn't something you're born into — it's something you build. One young woman’s journey to find her place in the world as the carefully separated strands of her life — family, money, school, and love — begin to overlap and tangle. All sixteen-year-old Izzy Crawford wants is to feel like she really belongs somewhere. Her father, a marine, died in Iraq six years ago, and Izzy’s moved to a new town nearly every year since, far from the help of her extended family in North Carolina and Puerto Rico. When Izzy’s hardworking mom moves their small family to Virginia, all her dreams start clicking into place. She likes her new school—even if Izzy is careful to keep her scholarship-student status hidden from her well-to-do classmates and her new athletic and popular boyfriend. And best of all: Izzy’s family has been selected by Habitat for Humanity to build and move into a brand-new house. Izzy is this close to the community and permanence she’s been searching for, until all the secret pieces of her life begin to collide.How to Build a Heart is the story of Izzy’s journey to find her place in the world and her discovery that the choices we make and the people we love ultimately define us and bring us home.Trade Review“Padian shows again and again that a story is always more complicated and more ordinary than it seems.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Padian takes a familiar theme—a girl hiding her background from others—and makes it fresh with her protagonist, Izzy Crawford . . . The characters around her are well-defined and support Izzy and the plot well. Throughout the novel, Izzy's strength, candor, and humanity shine through." —Booklist “Padian creates a compelling world with relatable characters and deals with serious issues without feeling heavy-handed. An excellent classroom or book discussion starter. Hand this to readers who are ready to tackle these issues with a lighter touch.”—School Library Journal "An absolutely enthralling depiction of family and self-discovery." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Padian creates a world that the reader can easily dive into. Anyone who’s ever been a self-conscious teen will see themselves in Izzy." —Book Riot

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Book SynopsisIs social media stressing you out? Written by a millennial psychologist and media expert, this workbook offers practical skills to help you reduce anxiety, balance screen time, deal with cyberbullies, and take charge of your life. Social media has drastically changed how we communicate with one another. In many ways this is a good thing. For example, it's easier than ever to stay connected to family and friends who live far away. But social media can also become addictive, stressful, and even alienating. If you're like many teens, you probably check your smartphone several times throughout the day to stay up to date on the news from friends. But what happens when you're so worried about missing the latest posts on your feed that you end up missing out on real life adventures and connections? Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this unique and relatable workbook will help you manage the stress and anxiety that can result from excessive screen time. You'll discover how to choose friends over followers, find tips for navigating cyberbullying, and discover new ways to get back in touch with your own life-without your smartphone or other devices. Social media has an important place in your life-but it shouldn't rule your life. It's also important to remember that the "highlight reels" you see of your friends' lives aren't necessarily the "real" truth. If you're ready to reduce social media stress, gain confidence in yourself, and become more engaged in the world around you, this workbook will show you how.

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Book SynopsisIt's okay to feel angry it's how you react to anger that really matters. This guide for teens offers a comprehensive mindfulness program to help you understand and channel your anger into healthy expressions of creativity, advocacy, and empowerment. Sometimes you just feel pissed off, and that's okay! Maybe you missed a deadline in school, flunked a test, didn't get invited to a party, or feel angry about something you saw on the news or online. We've all been there. It's impossible to go through life never feeling angry. But what if, instead of letting your anger take control, you were able to harness it in constructive ways? This book will show you how. With this guide, you'll find powerful mindfulness tools to help you listen to your anger, connect with your core values and goals, and make positive changes that will truly empower you. Instead of resorting to outbursts, you'll learn to channel the incredible energy of your anger into self-advocacy, social action and productivity. You'll also find stories from other teens just like you who've successfully redirected their anger into creating positivechange. If you're ready to change your relationship with anger and transform it into fuel for change and creative possibility, this book will guide you, every step of the way.

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Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Shai hates everything about moving to America from Israel.She''s determined to come up with a plan that will get her back home. Maybe she can go back with her grandparents when they come to visit. Or maybe she can win a drawing competition that offers a plane ticket to any destination in the world as the grand prize. Meanwhile she''s stuck navigating seventh grade in a language that used to be just a subject in school. As Shai faces antisemitism but also gains support from unexpected sources, she starts to see her new life with different eyes. Maybe home is a place in the heart.A Sydney Taylor Honor Book

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Book SynopsisNewcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama.All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn’t know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand—and a sprinkle of sumac.With creativity, determination, and charm, Salma brings her new friends together to show Mama that even though things aren’t perfect, there is cause for hope and celebration. Syrian culture is beautifully represented through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron’s vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances.  

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Book SynopsisMeet 25 of the bravest humans of all time! These fascinating rebel heroes stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame impossible obstacles. From world leaders such as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to unsung heroes Irena Sandler (who smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto in World War 2) and Juliane Koepke (who survived an airplane crash aged 17, followed by nine days in the Amazon rainforest) Stand Up, Stand Out! is filled with incredible and inspiring stories of passion and endurance. Portraits created by hand-picked contemporary illustrators and snappy, compelling text bring these people''s achievements vividly to life, and relate their stories back to those of young readers today. Each profile concludes with a ''Stand out like...'' section in which the story is related to everyday scenarios children might encounter, and suggests ways for them to show bravery or peacefully protest against injustice.

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Book SynopsisThe right to protest is hard fought and even harder to win. Yet it is the bedrock of any thriving democracy. When we stand together, our voices and opinions are heard by those in power. Protest has toppled governments and made laws. It has cost lives and it has changed lives. In this book we look at six main areas of protest and explaining the reasons behind the protest issue, how it has been protested in the past and how these issues are being protested by children today. It will cover the international Women’s Marches, #Black Lives Matter, the #Enough is Enough campaign and the work of CND and Greenpeace, illustrated with a mix of poster art and photography. In association with Amnesty International, with a foreword by Chris Riddell.Trade ReviewRise Up! is a fantastic collection of art used in protest and covers women’s rights, issues around race, climate change and the such. It’s really fascinating to see the different advertising campaigns used as well as the smaller art pieces. Each section provides a short commentary to explain what the posters and imagery are but it’s a thoroughly fascinating book and worthy of study. * Let Them Be Small *For young people politicised by causes such as Extinction Rebellion or Black Lives Matter, this book will help them dig a bit deeper into their heritage. For those who think that politics is not for them and its all a bit of a yawn, this might open the door just wide enough to let them in. * The Letterpress Project *Using effectively contrasting styles, from the art nouveau images of the early 20th century to the photographic frankness of the new millennium, Rippon’s book explores how image and text can combine to communicate with immense emotional power. * Irish Times *A copy, preferably several, should be in all schools and colleges; it’s a wonderful demonstration of the way in which a combination of creativity and bold resistance can help bring about positive changes that ultimately benefit everyone. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisWork within the human services is increasingly influenced by rights-based thinking, and this book offers advice for the practitioner on how to translate abstract rights theory into their everyday practice.The book outlines the theory that underpins human rights and outlines the ethical debates and dilemmas that frequently surround them. It also provides a practical model that outlines how to embed human rights theory within practice and the professional decision-making process. Drawing extensively on real-life case examples, the book includes chapters on rights-based work with different client groups including offenders, people with intellectual disabilities, immigrants and refugees, and children and families.This important book will be a useful source of guidance and advice for professionals working across the human services, including those in social care, health and justice settings.Trade ReviewOverall the book provides acknowledgement and thorough analyses of the complexities of human rights issues. In particular there is fair and balanced analysis of situations of competing rights, without giving prescriptive answers to ethical dilemmas... this book will be of interest to social work educators, and probably more advanced students, and practitioners particularly in the areas of child protection and criminal justice. -- Aotearoa New Zealand Social WorkThe book would be useful for students and practitioners looking to explore practice issues from an international perspective and different societal responses and structures to similar problems, such as the use of corporal punishment. The structure and lay out of the chapters is such that it allows the reader to dip in and out depending on their particular interests. It would be a useful addition to any library. -- The Higher Education Academy Social Policy and Social Work Subject CentreThe strength of the book for practitioners and academics involved with the criminal justice system is in how it highlights the risks of populist punitive penal responses becoming vehicles for oppression and the denial of human rights. -- The Howard JournalThis book provides a synthesis of human rights theory and human services practice and offers a rights-based model to aid professional decision-making and practice... This important interdisciplinary resource is an essential tool for professionals working across the human services, including those in social care, health and justice settings. -- childRIGHTAn interesting, persuasive book about the way we ought to think about the ways we treat others. Let me recommend Morals, Rights and Practice in the Human Services to anybody with an interest in inter-personal relations, both in and out of the context of the human services, as well as to anybody attracted to a novel way of approaching these relations. -- Metapsychology OnlineTable of ContentsPart One: Exploring the Territory. 1. Understanding Human Rights. 2. Human Rights and Culture. 3. Values, Rights and the State. Part Two: Navigating Rights and Practice. 4. Navigating Rights across the Life Course. 5. Losing Rights: Offenders on the Margins. 6. Claiming Rights: Disability and Human Rights. 7. Contesting Rights: Cultural Values and Children's Rights. 8. Respecting Rights: Service-User Rights in Child Welfare. Part Three: Integrating Rights-Based Ideas. 9. Rights-Based Values in Practice Frameworks. 10. Embedding Rights-Based Ideas. 11. Concluding Thoughts. References. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the risk factors surrounding children at risk of experiencing and perpetrating violence, and looks at the positive role that children's rights can play in their protection.The authors propose that violence in childhood is not spontaneous: that children are raised to become violent in poorly functioning families and child-unfriendly environments. They may be exposed to toxic substances in utero, to maltreatment in infancy, to domestic violence or parental criminality as they grow up. Each of these risk factors is empirically linked with the development of antisocial and aggressive behaviour, and each reflects a violation of children's rights to protection from maltreatment. The authors show how respecting children's rights and safeguarding them from exposure to violence can shift the balance between risk and protective factors and, as a result, reduce the incidence and severity of childhood violence.This book will be essential reading for professionals working in child protection or with young offenders, academics, students, practitioners and policy-makers.Trade Reviewthe publication of Children, Families and Violence is a very welcome addition to benefit the work of researcher, students, policy-makers, service providers and advocates who are engaged in identifying and elaborating the essential connection between violence and child rights. -- Journal of Children's ServicesThe book is an excellent reference tool that collates relevant reserach about issues as diverse as the effects of toxic substances, corporal punishment, abuse, partner vilence and maternal depression... This book is a valuable and orginial elaboration of rights-based approaches. It demystifes the challenges at the inter-personal, policy and cultural leveles for progress in better protecting children and promoting their well-being. It is useful for advocacy and will help those dealing with the aftermath of violence to frame their understanding and responses. It clearly links extensive reserach about children and their well-being with their human rights. Rights are no longer abstract or a legal pursuit outside of the sphere of those working with children. It also makes it clear that we all have a role to play in improving rights awareness and supporting the rights of children to be free from violence. -- Journal of Children's ServicesThis book is an interesting and thoughtprovoking read and it is clear to any reader how much work, time and effort has gone into its publication, emphasising its central message that children and their rights should be respected to help end our society's predisposition to violence. I think this book contains a wealth of knowldge for those who work within policy, participation and education sectors. I am sure that others will find this as educational and intersting as I have. -- Children & SocietyA thought-provoking read from start to finish. -- Professional Social WorkThis book helps demonstrate that early intervention work, along with work informed by real participation from children themselves, is crucial. I believe this is a challenge which we should all rise to. -- Children & Young People NowTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Neurological Underpinnings. 3. Parenting Styles. 4. Violence in the Family. 5. Policy Interventions. 6. Cultural Contexts. 7. Respecting Children's Rights. References. Index.

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Book Synopsis"The House that Jack Built is a book with two strands. The main rhythmic text, based on the well-known rhyme, tells the story of Jack Bull, who travels to New Zealand from London as a new settler in 1798. "The detailed contemporary illustrations ...tell the story from a Maori perspective - beginning with the myth of creation: Papatuanuku the earth mother, Ranginui the sky father and their children as guardians of the land. As the story goes on and Jack's house grows, Papatuanuku is shown in the illustrations to weaken and fade.Trade Review"There is pleasure to be found at many levels in this splendid book…" -- Magpies (AU)"I feel that I can confidently predict that we won’t ever find a more beautiful book that will keep their interest for years to come as they discover the different layers within the book…This is a really important book with a very important story." -- Radio Southland (NZ)"The old nursery rhyme is brought brilliantly to life in a colonial setting, based on Bishop’s own whakapapa, wrapping indigenous myth in both word and pattern around traditional English text, drawing parallels between animals of myth and those brought by the Pakeha" -- The Listener (NZ)

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Book SynopsisBased on the autobiography of Equiano, a freed and literate slave, this illustrated account plots his tragic exodus out of Africa; his terrible sea voyage; his experiences as a slave at the hands of his masters and his eventual liberation.

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of inspiring biographical profiles that bring twenty notable African-Americans who lived during the Civil Rights Movement to life for young readers. These thoroughly researched stories highlight the courage and determination of these remarkable people during this turbulent and critical time.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. PART ONE: THE FORERUNNERS. Booker T. Washington. Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper. Ida B. Wells-Barnett. W. E. B. Du Bois. Carter G. Woodson. Mary McLeod Bethune. Marcus Garvey. A. Philip Randolph. Paul Robeson. PART TWO: MODERN TIMES. Louis Satchmo Armstrong. Thurgood Marshall. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Major General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Rosa Parks. Jackie Robinson. Whitney M. Young Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chronology. Notes. Bibliography. Picture Credits. Author Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisEarthquake Children is the first book to examine the origins of modern Japan's infrastructure of resilience. Janet Borland vividly demonstrates that Japan's contemporary culture of disaster preparednessand its people's ability to respond calmly in times of emergencyare the results of learned and practiced behaviors inspired by earlier tragedies.Trade ReviewAn absorbing book…Narrates the vivid and emotional stories of how children experienced and made sense of the earthquake, how teachers and other adults interpreted the children’s experience, and the subsequent initiatives to develop disaster-preparedness in the public…Succeeds in illuminating the contemporary relevance of this historical study. -- Kaori H. Okano * Journal of Japanese Studies *This fascinating and well-researched volume makes a clear case for the important roles played by children and those thinking about children in the aftermath of the Great Kantō Earthquake…This book will be a worthwhile addition to libraries and useful for scholars of disasters and childhood. -- Alex Bates * Pacific Affairs *Earthquake Children is essential reading for historians of childhood and of disaster, but it has much to inform other histories as well. Women and men (and other adults somewhere in between) are not the only movers and shakers of scientific advances, technological innovations, and social change; generation and childhood contribute as well, and we should consider them much more often. -- Sabine Frühstück * Contemporary Japan *[Borland’s] research is thorough, her writing is often vivid, and the book is very well illustrated. Whether using her own words or those of Japan’s children, the author is able to convey a vivid sense of the horror of an event like the Great Kanto Earthquake and the difficulties faced by many survivors…Earthquake Children will appeal to anyone interested in social responses to earthquakes and other disasters in urban areas, to those interested in the history of children, and to anyone interested in the modern history of Tokyo. -- Gregory Smits * Monumenta Nipponica *Borland’s work is as intellectually rigorous as it is inspiring…This groundbreaking book explains how Japan came to be positioned at the forefront of disaster preparedness globally and highlights the role that children, schools, and education played in that dramatic transformation…I absolutely loved this book and have continued to think about it long after I finished reading the last page. It stands as an unforgettable reminder of how important it is to listen to what children have to say and to invest in their futures. -- Lori Peek * International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters *

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Book SynopsisThe most globalized city in India, Mumbai is a world center for financial, manufacturing, and service industries. This work provides a comprehensive overview of this urban magnet - from its establishment as a rich port for the Portuguese in 1534 to its 21st-century role as an information technology powerhouse.

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Book SynopsisJoin Annie F. Downs and Little Annie as they share every kid's fun, fabulous, and unique design. With delightful illustrations and an A-to-Z look at names and character qualities, children (and adults!) will learn how to celebrate what makes them special.

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Book SynopsisThe issue of censorship remains prevalent in society, taking on many different forms - from suppressing individuals' rights to speak freely and read what they choose to curtailing the independence of the media. This work examines the history and practices of censorship in five countries - the United States, Russia, China, Zimbabwe, and Egypt.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The concept of homelessness is brought down to the youngest child's level. This is a nonthreatening and simple introduction to the topic for young children who have no prior exposure to homelessness. Simplistic but heartfelt, earnest, and a discussion starter." -- Kirkus"...A beautiful example of how we can and should all help each other regardless of our differences. This book fills the need for stories that demonstrate civic engagement, what it might be like to be homeless and all alone in the world, and that one person absolutely can make a difference. -- Starred Review" -- Sandy Kelly, JVFletcher Library, Westford, MA - Youth Services Book Review"With her patchwork dress, messy gray bun, and reading glasses, Miss Pinkeltink resembles everyone’s favorite granny in this rhyming, warmhearted introduction to charity, social outreach, and homelessness. It includes links to organizations created by young people and helpful tips for families and children interested in making a difference in their communities." -- Foreword Review

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Book SynopsisA bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary.Trade Review"The rousing spirit of Kennedy’s writing and Dockrill’s poster-like photo collages shine." -- Publishers Weekly"The minibiographies serve as succinct and interesting catalysts for readers to learn more about these and other women." -- Kirkus Reviews"An excellent snapshot view of suffragettes for older elementary and middle school students." -- School Library Journal"This accessible, well-sourced work is useful for browsing or as a supplemental resource for student research." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisA powerful biography of Michi Weglyn, the Japanese-American fashion designer whose activism fuelled a movement for recognition of and reparations for America's Second World War concentration camps

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author Kao Kalia Yang delivers an inspiring tale of resourceful children confronting adversaries in a refugee camp After lunch the Yang warriors prepare for battle. They practice drills, balance rocks on their heads, wield magical swords from fallen branches. Led by ten-year-old Master Me (whose name means “little”), the ten cousins are ready to defend the family at all costs. After a week without fresh vegetables , the warriors embark on a dangerous mission to look for food, leaving the camp’s boundaries, knowing their punishment would be severe if they were caught by the guards. In this inspiring picture book, fierce and determined children confront the hardships of Ban Vinai refugee camp, where the author lived as a child. Yang’s older sister, seven-year-old Dawb, was one of the story’s warriors, and her brave adventure unfolds here with all the suspense and excitement that held her five-year-old sister spellbound many years later. Accompanied by the evocative and rich cultural imagery of debut illustrator Billy Thao, the warriors’ secret mission shows what feats of compassion and courage children can perform, bringing more than foraged greens back to the younger children and to their elders. In this unforgiving place, with little to call their own, these children are the heroes, offering gifts of hope and belonging in a truly unforgettable way. Trade Review"Yang Warriors entranced me from start to finish. Kao Kalia Yang reminds us that children can be just as brave, steadfast, and pure of heart as any adult. This tale of hope and resilience will inspire young warriors everywhere."—Christina Soontornvat, author of All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team"These children are not warriors in violence or ferocity, or even strength or speed, but rather by way of their purposeful, determined, courageous compassion. The lessons in this book are not for children so much as from them, and I remain grateful to Master Me and his tiny band of heart warriors for this demonstration of love in action."—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of All the World"Yang Warriors is a gentle reminder that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. A moving and powerful story of the hope and resilience of a Hmong family."—Carole Lindstrom, author of We Are Water Protectors"The illustrations are by a Hmong American who researched and achieved a style that fits beautifully and enhances the text. The gentle images use vibrant colors and a mystical touch."—Martha’s Bookshelf "While the book takes place in a specific refugee camp, its circumstances help both children and adults understand the dire situations of such camps housing millions around the world today. Intended for elementary-aged children, it can teach us all."—Lake Superior Magazine"A powerful tale about finding purpose and strength in the face of extreme adversity."—Kirkus Reviews "A breathtaking book."—Star Tribune "As the author writes, they ‘risked everything for something better,’ and they show us that the bravery of children can be as inspiring as that of adults."—Booklist"Yang uses simple but evocative language to tell her story, full of sensorial details, which the illustrations reinforce."—Youth Services Book Review "Yang Warriors by Kao Kalia Yang and illustrated by Billy Thao has so much to love. Starting with the fact that it shows that fierce, determined, compassionate — and of course committed — children can be heroes too... The reviews describe the hope, resilience and inspiration this story holds, while offering an excellent history lesson that isn’t often covered in elementary school history classes."—Cool Mom Picks"Kao Kalia Yang has put the perfect words together to whisk readers back in time right into her memories."— Reading Through Life"A breathtaking book, all the more impressive because the story it tells is true. "—Daily Register"Uplifting, powerful, and well told."—The Reading Tub "In this inspiring picture book, fierce and determined children confront the hardships of Ban Vinai refugee camp, where the author lived as a child. "—Tanja Bauerle"Yang captivates with wonderful imagery, evoking emotions for the reader parallel to the characters’ own experiences. "—Rochester Post-Bulletin "A tale of child heroes in a Hmong refugee camp that is worth cheering for."—Walking Brain Cells "A book that is rich with discussion points, not just about life in a camp, but also the importance of familial relationships, advocacy, and community support."—The Tiny Activist"The heartfelt, inspiring book, Yang Warriors, takes us on this journey through the eyes of award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang with illustration by Billy Thao."—International Examiner

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Book SynopsisKubi is back! In his second book, our four-legged friend meets Rosita, a courageous dog with an inspiring story. Rosita grew up in a small village, far away. But she never had a real home and was often hungry and afraid. One day she bravely set off to find a new place to live. Will she find a happy home with Kubi and his friends?

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Book SynopsisIn this timely and gripping novel, author Bettina Restrepo exposes the challenges of one girl’s unique yet universal immigrant experience. This is an eye-opening look into the harrowing journey a family takes to forge a more hopeful future.Nora is on a desperate journey far away from home. When her father leaves their beloved Mexico in search of work, Nora stays behind. She fights to make sense of her loss while living in poverty—in wait of her father’s return and a better day.When the letters and money stop coming, Nora decides that she and her mother must look for him in Texas. After a frightening experience crossing the border, the two are all alone in a strange place. Nora must find the strength to survive while aching for small comforts: friends, a new school, and her quinceañera.* Booklist Top Ten First Novels for Youth * YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * Amelia Bloomer List *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nye's story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and their mutual love for their country is somehow both quiet and exhilarating." -- Horn Book (starred review) "A warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another-a perfect pick for kids on the move." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Magical ...Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries-and it will enlighten their new friends." -- Booklist "Nye's elegant but accessible tale-a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change-is deeply moving." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Book SynopsisAbigail''s parents believed the world was going to end. And—of course—it didn''t. But they''ve lost everything anyway. And she must decide: does she still believe in them? Or is it time to believe in herself? Fans of Sara Zarr, David Levithan, and Rainbow Rowell will connect with this moving debut.Abigail''s parents never should have made that first donation to that end-of-times preacher. Or the next, or the next. They shouldn''t have sold their house. Or packed Abigail and her twin brother, Aaron, into their old van to drive across the country to San Francisco, to be there for the end of the world. Because now they''re living in their van. And Aaron is full of anger, disappearing to who-knows-where every night. Their family is falling apart. All Abigail wants is to hold them together, to get them back to the place where things were right. But maybe it''s too big a task for one teenage girl. Bryan Bliss''s thoughtful debut novel is about losing eve

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Book SynopsisFans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will adore the second book in this hilarious series about two BFFs who master middle school with a list of twelve goals they MUST achieve before their thirteenth birthday. Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and her BFF Kaylan set twelve new goals for the next school year. And number one is “keep our friendship strong.”But after a life-changing summer at camp, Ari feels torn between Kaylan and her camp friends. And as she faces down everything from boys to bat mitzvahs, Ari needs to figure out how to be her best self—before her friends come together at her thirteenth birthday party.Or the big win she and Kaylan were hoping for may become an epic fail.

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