Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
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The Adventures of Auntie Sue Sue
by Therese Nadler
Auntie Sue Sue has her travel scarf on and she’s catching a plane. Auntie’s off to ROME today! Did you know that Rome is the capital of Italy? Auntie has to take a plane over the Atlantic Ocean to get there. In The Adventures of Auntie Sue Sue, ...
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Satchel's Night Nest Adventures
A Trip to London by Mark Bulmer
At night, when his family is asleep, Satchel creeps from his special night nest and sneaks out of the house. Then he jumps aboard a magical train that takes him all over the world to explore new places. Tonight, he travels to London, England, where ...
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¡Hola!
by Candelario Garcia
Javi, a passionate Jalapeño introduces some of his "compadres" (friends) many of whom have emigrated from various countries. Javi's friends tell about their experiences and share fascinating stories which Javi uses to promote cultural awareness and ...
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Find Your Feather
by Aliann Goebel
I was encouraged to write and illustrate this book by an individual who is a Native American, who continues to honor and be involved with the people of his heritage. He has successfully blended his Native culture with the modern American world. It ...
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That One Green Tile
by Britta Johanna
In this rhyming, melodic story, a mother tells her little girl that somewhere in the world lives another little girl who looks just like her. This propels her daughter into a journey of the imagination, where she visits locales from Spain to Japan, ...
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The Little Girl From Osoyoos
by Pearlene Clunis and Devon Clunis
Encouraging readers to embrace the diversity of people in their community and world, The Little Girl from Osoyoos tells the story of a child living in small-town Canada who is exposed to the diversity of the world's cultures by visitors from across ...
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It's GREAT to be YOU!
by Courtney Gonzalez and Diana Karczmarczyk
We wrote this book about children of many backgrounds, interests, and abilities. We need children to know that they are all important and valued. Everyone deserves respect, understanding and kindness. This book is a reminder that it is okay to play ...
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Rocket the Rescue Dog
by Jessica Caitlin
“Emmett, do you think the beach dog has enough to eat at home?” Amelia asked. “I think the beach is her home,” Emmett said. “Not every dog has a family to love them and feed them.” This made Amelia sad for the beach dog. “I wish we could be her ...
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I Saw Love Dancing
by Katrina Plamondon
I Saw Love Dancing is about experiencing love in everyday moments, borne from a journey of growth and healing. The illustrations depict moments between a mother and child, set among British Columbia's beautiful lakes and valleys. Big ideas are ...
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The Search for Shehakim
Mahana and Tarila by S. L. Brown
An evening of storytelling around the fire turns into an exciting adventure for Mahana, a young girl who lives on the island of Ua Huka, when she hears a voice calling her name. The voice leads her to the beach, where she falls asleep in a ...
