It may seem like incarceration is a too heavy a topic for a children’s book. However, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any developed nation. That means millions of children have been touched by incarceration. All of those children deserve to see themselves in books. The books on this list touch on…
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Middle Grade Books
Middle grade books are for children ages 8-13 (or thereabouts). They come in a variety of different reading levels.
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Middle Grade Books for Women’s History Month
Let’s state the obvious. We should not confine learning about women’s history to one month of the year. However, celebrating Women’s History Month in March is a great reminder of the need to incorporate books about women’s history all year long! These middle grade books for Women’s History Month (and every month) are excellent choices…
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Break a Leg! Books about Theater for 8-13 Year Olds
You don’t need to have a tween who loves the spotlight in order for them to love these middle grade books about theater! Even if your children would rather be in the audience than up on the stage, they will get sucked into the comedy and drama of stories about kids who yearn to perform…
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Children’s Books about the Holocaust
How does one possibly begin to tell their children about the Holocaust? It is a daunting subject, but one we must never forget. One tool at parents’ and educators’ disposal is good children’s books about the Holocaust and the Jewish experience of World War II. Much has been written about how and when to educate…
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Nonfiction Graphic Novels for Kids Ages 7-13
Graphic novels are often touted as books to put into the hands of reluctant readers. So why not reverse that idea and put nonfiction graphic novels into the hands of readers who prefer fiction. If your child thinks science and history is just a bunch of boring facts and dates to memorize, these nonfiction graphic…
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Children’s Books that Address Domestic Violence
If you are in danger or have witnessed abuse please call: National Domestic Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE; if you are Deaf, Use TTY 1-800-787-3224 Strong Hearts Hotline 1-844-7NATIVE The purpose of this book list is to give voice to children who have endured the heartbreaking trauma of abuse. It’s designed to share the experiences endured by so…
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Winter Chapter Books: Read Alouds to Keep You Warm and Toasty
Winter themed chapter books make perfect family read alouds for cold weather days. Families with children of all ages will love this list of books that evoke snowy, frosty landscapes. So after your come inside from a fun day of sledding and skating, make some hot cocoa, snuggle up with the kids and enjoy some…
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Read Aloud Books for Families to Give (and Get) as Gifts
There is nothing better to give your family than the gift of time together. And the best way (IMHO) to spend that time is to gather together for a family reading session. Sure, it’s not always easy to find just the right read aloud book that everyone will love. But that’s why you’ve come to…
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