Healer of the Water Monster

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 10:14

While spending the summer with his grandmother, eleven year old Navajo Nathan Todacheenie ends up on a quest to heal a Water Monster (a Holy Being) suffering from radiation poisoning, as well as save his uncle, Jet, who has returned from military service in need of a traditional ceremony that he does not want. Recommended for ages 8-12.

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Healer of the Water Monster
Healer of the Water Monster

Brian Young
(Juvenile Fiction – J Young)


While spending the summer with his grandmother, eleven year old Navajo Nathan Todacheenie ends up on a quest to heal a Water Monster (a Holy Being) suffering from radiation poisoning, as well as save his uncle, Jet, who has returned from military service in need of a traditional ceremony that he does not want. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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A Shelter for Sadness

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 09:41

A heartwarming story about a small boy who creates a shelter for his sadness, so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. There are times to leave sadness alone and experience other feelings. An excellent starting point to discuss big feelings and that it's okay for everyone to allow time to sit with these emotions and not be afraid of them. Recommended for ages 5-10

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A Shelter for Sadness
A Shelter for Sadness

Anne Booth
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 142.4 Boo)


A heartwarming story about a small boy who creates a shelter for his sadness, so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. There are times to leave sadness alone and experience other feelings. An excellent starting point to discuss big feelings and that it's okay for everyone to allow time to sit with these emotions and not be afraid of them. Recommended for ages 5-10
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The Book of No Worries: A Survival Guide for Growing Up

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 09:37

Whether it's problems at school, relationship woes, social media pressure, body image issues, or trouble at home, this guide covers many of the worries and anxieties a young person may face while growing up. Recommended for ages 9–12+.

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The Book of No Worries: A Survival Guide for Growing Up
The Book of No Worries: A Survival Guide for Growing Up

Lizzie Cox
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 152.46 Cox)


Whether it's problems at school, relationship woes, social media pressure, body image issues, or trouble at home, this guide covers many of the worries and anxieties a young person may face while growing up. Recommended for ages 9–12+.
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Timo Goes Camping

Submitted by Bill W. on Thu, 2016-04-21 09:33

Camping is supposed to be fun but Timo's first camping trip is NOT fun. His friend Suki keeps laughing at him because he read a book about camping to prepare for the trip, and how Hedgewick fell out of his boat. Timo can't have fun when his friend is making him feel bad. Can Timo find a solution and help everyone enjoy the trip. Recommended for ages 5--8.

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Timo Goes Camping
Timo Goes Camping

Victoria Allenby
(Juvenile First Chapter Books - J-FC Allenby)


Camping is supposed to be fun but Timo's first camping trip is NOT fun. His friend Suki keeps laughing at him because he read a book about camping to prepare for the trip, and how Hedgewick fell out of his boat. Timo can't have fun when his friend is making him feel bad. Can Timo find a solution and help everyone enjoy the trip. Recommended for ages 5--8.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:59

The everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. Recommended for ages 8-12.

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Christopher Paul Curtis
(Juvenile Fiction – J Curtis)


The everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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The Story of Civil Rights

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:55

This history of race relations in the U.S. includes coverage of slavery, abolition, and segregation and the famous people around the world who helped promote equal rights. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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The Story of Civil Rights
The Story of Civil Rights

Wil Mara
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 323.1196 Mar)


This history of race relations in the U.S. includes coverage of slavery, abolition, and segregation and the famous people around the world who helped promote equal rights. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Juneteenth for Mazie

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:48

Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Juneteenth for Mazie
Juneteenth for Mazie

Floyd Cooper
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Coo)


Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:45

This book explores how the song has come to represent civil rights and freedom around the world. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song
We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song

Debbie Levy
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 782.42162 Lev)


This book explores how the song has come to represent civil rights and freedom around the world. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:41

This is the story of the youngest person to complete the Selma to Montgomery March. Recommended for ages 8–12+.

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Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom

Lynda Blackmon Lowery
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 323.1196 Low)


This is the story of the youngest person to complete the Selma to Montgomery March. Recommended for ages 8–12+.
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Through My Eyes

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 11:38

Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the integration of her school in 1960. Recommended for ages 8-12.

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Through My Eyes
Through My Eyes

Ruby Bridges
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 921 Bridges Bri)


Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the integration of her school in 1960. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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