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Ten-year-old Rebecca Putney works long, exhausting hours in a roaring cotton mill just to help her family survive. The air is thick with dust, the machines are dangerously loud, and the days stretch on forever. Despite the harsh conditions, Rebecca does her best to be a good bobbin girl and earn her wages.
But when the mill owners announce that they are cutting everyone's pay, the workers decide they have had enough. Rebecca's older friend Judith urges the girls to stand together and protest the unfair rules. With troublemakers getting fired on the spot, Rebecca is terrified of losing her job.
She must decide whether to keep her head down or bravely raise her voice for what is right. This inspiring historical tale shines a light on a young girl finding her courage during a pivotal moment in American history.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
It is the fall of 1880, and young Cordelia would much rather be out riding horses than sitting indoors listening to her neighbor talk about politics. Her neighbor just happens to be the legendary activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who has spent her entire life fighting for women's right to vote.
When Election Day finally arrives, Mrs. Stanton shares a powerful and heartbreaking story from her own childhood. She explains how the struggles of her past gave her the fierce determination to demand equality. Inspired by her neighbor's unwavering spirit, Cordelia decides to accompany Mrs. Stanton straight to the polls.
Together, they face a crowd of mocking men, standing tall in a bold attempt to cast a ballot. This moving historical tale brings a crucial moment in the fight for women's rights to life, showing how one person's courage can spark bravery in another.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Oney Judge has a terrifying choice to make. As a young enslaved woman working for President George Washington and his wife, Martha, Oney is forced to leave her home at Mount Vernon and travel to the nation's new capital. While living in Philadelphia, she meets free Black citizens for the very first time and begins to understand what life outside of bondage could look like.
When she learns that she is going to be given away to a stranger, Oney realizes she must take her fate into her own hands. Risking everything she has ever known, she plans a daring escape to secure her own liberty.
This true historical account follows one young woman's incredible journey to claim her own life. It is a powerful story of survival, bravery, and the unyielding desire to be free.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Jay is a bright, happy boy who loves spending time with his friends, getting warm hugs from his grandmother, and measuring his growing height on the living room wall. But as the pencil marks climb higher, the adults in his life start to worry. His grandfather warns him about standing in large groups, and his father sits him down to explain exactly how to behave if the police ever stop him. Jay just wants to be a regular kid, but he must learn the harsh realities of navigating a prejudiced world. This gentle and honest story explores a vital conversation that families of color share with their children every day. It provides a compassionate starting point for families everywhere to discuss fairness, safety, and the changes needed to build a better future.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
Swishing her cape across the playground, Lucia feels like she can conquer the world. But when the boys tell her that girls cannot be superheroes, her mighty confidence suddenly crashes. Just when she is feeling her lowest, her beloved abuela shares a dazzling and top-secret piece of family history. Lucia actually comes from a long line of bold, valiant luchadoras, the legendary female wrestlers of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Armed with a flashy new silver mask and a spectacular disguise, Lucia transforms into a recess sensation. She feels completely unstoppable until she witnesses a moment of real unfairness on the playground. Now, Lucia faces a massive choice. She must decide if she has the bravery to stand up for what is right, even if it means breaking the most sacred rule of all and revealing the true identity behind her mask. Discover a high-flying, action-packed story all about courage, heart, and celebrating your cultural legacy.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Take a journey around the globe and discover the beautiful connections that tie everyone together. From bustling city streets to quiet countrysides, the world is a giant neighborhood filled with people who have big dreams, share warm smiles, and love their families.
Sometimes it feels like we are all very different from one another. But if you look closely, you will see that we have much more in common than you might think. Through poetic words and sweeping scenery, this uplifting book shows how a simple me can turn into a powerful we.
Explore the magic of community and the importance of empathy in this comforting read. It is a gentle reminder that no matter where you live or what language you speak, you are an important part of a wonderful, worldwide family.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Long ago, the world was filled with elephants of only two colors. There were the black elephants and the white elephants. While they loved all the other animals in the forest, they harbored a deep, unexplained hatred for one another. This bitter division eventually erupted into a terrible conflict. The peace-loving members of both sides fled deep into the darkest jungle to hide, leaving the warmongers to fight until there were no elephants left to be seen anywhere. For many years, the world thought the magnificent creatures were gone forever. But eventually, the grandchildren of the peaceful survivors step out from the jungle shadows, revealing a surprising new appearance that carries a powerful message for the future.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
The search for a peaceful home should be simple. Six men travel across the globe, carrying only their hopes for a quiet place where they can live and work without conflict. After a long journey, they finally discover the perfect, untouched land they have been dreaming of. They settle down, build their homes, and begin to cultivate the soil. But peace is a fragile thing. As their wealth grows and their society expands, a deep fear begins to take root. To protect their perfect new home from outside threats, the men decide they must hire soldiers. Soon, the desire for security transforms into an obsession with power. This profound, thought-provoking tale explores the subtle and dangerous escalation from a simple desire for safety to the devastating reality of conflict.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
Every year, we celebrate a very special day to honor an incredible American hero. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a powerful dream of peace, equality, and kindness. This gentle and moving biography takes you through his life, starting from his childhood and showing how he grew up to become one of the most important civil rights leaders in history.
With beautiful, striking illustrations, you will learn about his deep commitment to bringing people of all races together. You will discover why he worked so hard to make sure everyone was treated fairly and with respect. By exploring his brilliant moments and his peaceful fight for freedom, this story helps young readers understand exactly why we honor his memory, his lessons, and his lasting dream for a better world.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Choosing the leaders of our towns and our country is an enormous responsibility, and understanding how the entire process works is the first step to making your voice heard. Using a lively local mayoral election as a guide, this engaging exploration breaks down the journey from the initial campaign announcements all the way to the final ballot box.
You will follow along as the candidates register, host energetic rallies, debate the issues, and wait through the tension of Election Day. The serious business of democracy is lightened by the hilarious commentary of two neighborhood dogs and a cat, who ask the exact questions you might be wondering about yourself.
With clear explanations and a fun, comic-style layout, this guide transforms a complex civic duty into a dynamic and accessible adventure. It is an empowering look at the power of a single vote and the fascinating mechanics of American democracy.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
52 Pages
Benjamin Banneker was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician and astronomer who accomplished amazing things, including writing the first published almanac by a Black man. But even though he was born free, he lived during a time when most Black people in America were enslaved. This deeply troubled him, and he knew he had to speak out. In 1791, he bravely wrote a powerful letter to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, calling him out for owning slaves while writing the Declaration of Independence. Dive into the inspiring true story of a man who used his mind and his voice to demand justice and equality. You will discover his incredible scientific achievements and read about the extraordinary correspondence between these two historical figures as they debated freedom and human rights.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
35 Pages
There is a sweet smell of roses in the air as two young girls quietly slip out of their house. Down the street and across town, they join a gathering crowd of men and women who are ready to march for freedom and justice. Inspired by the countless youth who stood up against inequality, this moving picture book highlights the vital role children played in the Civil Rights Movement. It is a powerful and uplifting look at how even the youngest voices can help change the course of history, reminding readers that bravery and hope belong to people of all ages.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
