Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Topics
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Little Yogis, Big Feelings
by Janessa Gazmen
The modern world is full of challenges. But with yoga, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, kids can access the tools they need to become resilient, happy, and self-aware. Little Yogis, Big Feelings teaches emotional awareness for kids....
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Our Guardian Angels
by Frida Backlund
Sometimes people we love very much have to leave us, and it can be difficult to understand why they’ve left and where they’ve gone. Do you want to know a secret? Just look up. In the sky, above the clouds and stretch of blue, are all the loved...
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Les Secrets de la Couleur de Peau
by Rita Bhandari
Ouvre les yeux ! C’est l’heure des leçons ! Écoute bien les Équi-Champions ! Les Équi-Champions sont les membres d’un groupe inclusif bien déterminés à tout savoir du monde et à aider leur prochain. Rejoignez Ang, Basma, Riley, Erika et Manjeet...
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The Secrets of Skin Colour
by Rita Bhandari
Open your eyes! Ready your ears! It’s time to learn with the Ace Compeers! The Ace Compeers are a diverse group of friends committed to learning all about the world and helping others. Join Ang, Basma, Riley, Erika, and Manjeet as they learn...
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Pawsitively Rasta
A Service Dog's Adventures by Mike Dickerson
This book is the second in a series for 'Team Dax a Service Dog's adventures", featuring the newest member "Rasta"who is 1 of 220 Courtroom Service dogs in the United States. Learning a new routine and love of interaction with others all while...
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What To Do When God Shows Up
A Story of Healing by Teresa Aeschliman
When a car accident landed Teresa Aeschliman’s oldest sister Pauline in the hospital with severe injuries, seven-year-old Teresa knew what to do: sing, climb on the furniture, pray, eat her peas, dance, sing some more, search for matching socks,...
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The Purple Lion and the Spotted Leopard: There's a Muffin in My Boot
A Guide to Character for Primary and Middle School Students by Manfred J. von Vulte
Author Manfred J. von Vulte and Illustrator Shane Kirshenblatt bring to life the importance of character for primary and middle school students. Join Gary the Purple Lion and Larry the Spotted Leopard as they go to school and discover that...
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Dare To Be Different
by Staci Crosswell
Being just like everyone else is boring, so dare to be different! People look different, think differently, and use different tools. Daring to be different means having the strength to be yourself. With examples including the way we dress, the...
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Why a Vaccine, Dad?
by John Chaput and Leanne Chaput
Timmy’s heard an awful lot about COVID-19 lately. What it is, what we’re allowed to do . . . so many changes! And Timmy has learned a lot throughout the pandemic, but there is one thing he doesn’t quite understand. What is a vaccine? How does it...
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Will You Remember?
by Chanda Minor Brigance
Chan’s grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. This means she easily becomes confused and forgetful. But Chan won’t let this bring her down. She remembers all the good times she’s had with her grandmother. Chan lets these memories guide her as she...