SEL: C Social Awareness

Haiku poems for the soul A book of poetry that gently introduces children to mindfulness concepts like Om, Yoga and Zen, as well as goals for mindful living like Gratitude and Positivity.… Read More →

Mommy says that some things can't be said with just words . . . Sometimes you have to say it with your feet. A young girl watches her mommy proudly take to the streets to march for what she… Read More →

A child and their grandmother take a trip around the museums of the city . . . only to find that the further they walk, the closer to home their journey seems to take them. Momo-la is a… Read More →

Say your name with pride! Trudie Hamburger is the only Jewish kid living in the small southern town of Colburn in 1962. Nobody else at her school has a father who speaks with a German accent… Read More →

When David's friend invites him to a service at a Jewish synagogue, David feels nervous. David is a Christian, and he's only ever been to churches. But soon David discovers that learning… Read More →

My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter Read More →

There is the person who tells the story. This is the storyteller. And there is the person who listens to the story. This is the story friend. As a child treks across the land in search of… Read More →

In Xavier's neighborhood, tattoos represent gang membership. After Xavier catches an unexpected glimpse of his new teacher's tattoos, he learns that there's more than meets the eye when it… Read More →

A socially isolated teen overcomes the pressure to be homophobic and transphobic and instead finds the empathy inherent in his nature. Jake, whose single mom is out working most of the time, Read More →

Lizbeth Murphy always has a plan, and most of her plans have worked—until now. No matter what she tries, she can’t get rid of her dad’s new girlfriend, Claire. And when she and her mom move… Read More →

Indigenous Nations historically provided for their families and their communities by hunting, fishing, farming, and gathering. In the 19th century, the US government often forced Native… Read More →

For Native nations and peoples, land is sacred. It is a valued and respected part of their spiritual and religious beliefs. Some locations hold even more meaning such as burial sites, places… Read More →

Representation takes many forms, from who is elected or appointed to positions in government to the characters and images used in movies, books, and sport teams. However, not all… Read More →

Hundreds of Indigenous nations call North America home—and have since before the countries that make up the continent formed. Indigenous peoples across North America have experienced… Read More →

There are 574 federally recognized nations with tribal sovereignty in the United States. Tribal sovereignty means that these nations must be honored as distinct political entities and treated Read More →

“Permit me to lay at your feet the following genuine Narrative . . .” Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist whose autobiography, The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano, captured… Read More →

A creative coming-of-age story for the climate-change generation Dana Drucker fights boredom in her Florida beach town by crafting special-effects makeup—the more gruesome, the better. But… Read More →

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and Read More →

In a nonbinary romance set amidst a storm, two teens struggle with climate anxiety. Dan has an increasingly common problem: climate anxiety. After a storm devastated parts of Ottawa, it's… Read More →

After losing her first two forever homes, Noodle the goldendoodle knows all about the sadness of goodbyes. But in her new home with Andrea and as an official Helper Hound, Noodle helps… Read More →

An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn’t always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant. In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales Read More →

Adopted by Caucasian parents, biracial teen Lizzie has never felt like she belongs. After the death of her father, Lizzie starts acting out—dating, staying away from home for days, and giving Read More →