Books in this category address a wide range of historical and current forms of bigotry, prejudice that is both intentional and systemic and prejudice that is unintentional, but just as hurtful. In some books prejudice is the primary focus of the story; in others it is part of the fabric of the book but not its central theme.
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All Books in the Prejudice & Discrimination Category
...If You Lived When Women Won Their Rights Anne Kamma (Author), Pamela Johnson (Illustrator) There was a time that girls and women in the U.S. could not wear pants, play sports on a team, ride a bicycle or go to college. That all began to change in 1848 after the first convention for women's rights. In question-and-answer format, this book tells the story of how women worked for equal rights, culminating in the 19th amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Readers find out what life was like for girls in those days and meet pioneering figures in the movement, including Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth and Alice Paul. [Grade Level: 3 - 6]
¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A. Diana Cohen (Author), Francisco Delgado (Author) This bilingual fictional story is set against the backdrop of the successful janitors' strike in Los Angeles in 2000. It tells about Carlitos, whose mother is a janitor. She and the other janitors have decided to go on strike. How will Carlitos support his mother? He and the other children in his class join the marchers with a very special sign for his mom: "Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!" [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
Abash and the Cyber-Bully Matt Casper (Author), Ted Dorsey (Author) The "Emotes" books are set in the high tech, make-believe cyber-world of Emotia, where kids (Emotes) ride to school on hover boards and take the gyro-bus to camp. In "Abash and the Cyber Bully," shy Abash makes a simple mistake that leads to an embarrassing run-in with a cyber-bully named Boom. A series of events unfolds that helps everyone become more aware of this problem. Abash, with the help of his friends, finds the inner strength to face his embarrassment and confront the bully. [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
Abash and the Cyber-Bully Matt Casper (Author), Ted Dorsey (Author) The "Emotes" books are set in the high tech, make-believe cyber-world of Emotia, where kids (Emotes) ride to school on hover boards and take the gyro-bus to camp. In "Abash and the Cyber Bully," shy Abash makes a simple mistake that leads to an embarrassing run-in with a cyber-bully named Boom. A series of events unfolds that helps everyone become more aware of this problem. Abash, with the help of his friends, finds the inner strength to face his embarrassment and confront the bully. [Grade Level: 2 - 4]
Africa Is Not a Country Margy Burns Knight (Author), Anne Sibley O’Brien (Illustrator) Enter into the daily life of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, "Africa is not a Country" celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, at school, at work, and at play. [Grade Level: 1 - 4]
After the Holocaust Written by Howard Greenfield Eight Jewish men and women who survived the Holocaust as children, tell about their experiences immediately following their liberation. The book uses archival photographs. [Grade Level: 6 & Up]
Alley Oops Janice Levy (Author), C. B. Decker (Illustrator) J.J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy, Patrick, who is now afraid to go to school. After Mr. Jax tells J.J. a story about when he acted as a bully and how sorry he feels now, J.J. bikes over to Patrick’s house to talk things over. J.J. is surprised to discover how much he and Patrick have in common. The boys’ shared interests become the conduit for growth, resolution and a budding friendship. [Grade Level: 1 - 4]
Allie's Basketball Dream Barbara E. Barber (Author), Darryl Ligasan (Illustrator) Determined to play basketball, a girl shows her friends, father, and boys who told her she can't play, that girls can play basketball, too. [Grade Level: K - 2]
