Child of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 10:51

A daughter of civil rights activist Andrew Young describes her experiences of growing up in the Deep South at the height of the movement. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Child of the Civil Rights Movement

Paula Young Shelton, Raul Colón
(Juvenile Nonfiction – J 323.1196 She)


A daughter of civil rights activist Andrew Young describes her experiences of growing up in the Deep South at the height of the movement. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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Lillian’s Right to Vote

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 10:08

Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich White men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right to vote. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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Lillian’s Right to Vote
Lillian’s Right to Vote

Jonah Winter, Shane Evans
(Juvenile Picture Books – Ej Win)


Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich White men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right to vote. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Submitted by Bill W. on Wed, 2015-09-02 09:35

A young boy witnesses a day when his proud, hardworking grandfather dresses in his best suit and goes to town so that he can vote for the first time. Recommended for ages 6-9.

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Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein
(Juvenile Picture Books– Ej Ban)


A young boy witnesses a day when his proud, hardworking grandfather dresses in his best suit and goes to town so that he can vote for the first time. Recommended for ages 6-9.
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Little Miss, Big Sis

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2015-03-08 12:15

Little Miss will be a big sis! And once the baby arrives, she’ll help the baby feel cared for and loved. This heartwarming book demonstrates the joy of being a big sister in short and sweet rhymes.  Recommended for ages 4-8.

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Little Miss, Big Sis
Little Miss, Big Sis

Amy Krouse Rosenthal
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ros)


Little Miss will be a big sis! And once the baby arrives, she’ll help the baby feel cared for and loved. This heartwarming book demonstrates the joy of being a big sister in short and sweet rhymes.  Recommended for ages 4-8.
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Saturdays Are for Stella

Submitted by Lisa C. on Mon, 2013-11-18 19:15

George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays—until he finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Saturdays Are for Stella
Saturdays Are for Stella

Candy Wellins
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Wel)

George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays—until he finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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End of Life

  • Birdie


  • Cry, Heart, But Never Break


  • Death is Stupid


  • Saturdays Are for Stella


  • Missing Mommy


  • Cry, Heart, But Never Break


  • Luna's Red Hat


  • Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories


  • The Memory Box: A Book About Grief


  • When People Die


  • The Goodbye Book


  • Dadaji's Paintbrush


  • Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?


  • The Goodbye Book


  • When People Die


  • Samantha Jane's Missing Smile: A Story About Coping with the Loss of a Parent


  • The Heart and the Bottle


  • Worst-Case Collin


  • Zora, the Story Keeper


  • Birdie


  • The Boy and the Gorilla


  • The Memory Box: A Book About Grief


  • Summerlost


  • What Happens When a Loved One Dies? Our First Talk About Death


  • The Boy and the Gorilla


  • The Purple Balloon


  • Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?


  • Summerlost


  • Samantha Jane's Missing Smile: A Story About Coping with the Loss of a Parent


  • Death is Stupid


  • Saturdays Are for Stella


  • Dadaji's Paintbrush


  • The Heart and the Bottle


  • Worst-Case Collin


  • Luna's Red Hat


  • The Purple Balloon


  • Missing Mommy


  • Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories


  • Zora, the Story Keeper


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I Don't Want To Talk About It

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:47

After reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers there will be some big changes but their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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I Don't Want To Talk About It
I Don't Want To Talk About It

Jeanie Franz Ransom
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 306.89 Ra)


After reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers there will be some big changes but their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:27

This simple story helps children whose parents are separating to feel better. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating
You Make Your Parents Super Happy! A Book About Parents Separating

Richy K. Chandler
(Juvenile Nonfiction -- J 306.89 Cha)


This simple story helps children whose parents are separating to feel better. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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Living with Mom and Living with Dad

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:25

A little girl describes what her life is like now that her parents no longer live together. Recommended for ages 3-6.

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Living with Mom and Living with Dad
Living with Mom and Living with Dad

Melanie Walsh
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Wal)


A little girl describes what her life is like now that her parents no longer live together. Recommended for ages 3-6.
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Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:18

Addison's parents are divorced. He lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows about both homes is that his parents love him and always will. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

Tamara Schmitz
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Sch)


Addison's parents are divorced. He lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows about both homes is that his parents love him and always will. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Submitted by Aubrey D. on Sun, 2013-02-10 11:10

A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes a note to parents. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family
Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Sandra Levins
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Lev)


A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes a note to parents. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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