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Books for children and teens that show peoples' differences and the importance of respecting human rights.

Updated April 8, 2024

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Human Rights

Books for children and teens that show peoples' differences and the importance of respecting human rights.

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The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read

Hubbard, Rita L.

Paper Book

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. One of Slate's 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25...

If you're a kid like Gavin

Grimm, Gavin

Paper Book

A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself--and made history along the way. A Publishers...

When we were alone

Robertson, David

Paper Book

Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award! A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the...

Canadian author.

Also available in Braille and eBook formats.

We are water protectors

Lindstrom, Carole

Paper Book

From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors,...

Also available in eBook format.

A few red drops : the Chicago Race Riots of 1919

Hartfield, Claire

Paper Book

This mesmerizing narrative nonfiction draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of an explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture. Coretta Scott King Award winner * Carter G. Woodson Book Award from the National...

Also available in eBook and eAudiobook formats.

We are water protectors /

Lindstrom, Carole,

Paper Book

When we were alone /

Robertson, David,

Paper Book

When stars are scattered

Jamieson, Victoria

Paper Book

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab,...

Also available in eBook format.

Stand up! Speak up! : a story inspired by the Climate Change Revolution

Joyner, Andrew (Illustrator)

Paper Book

Awarded as a 2021 Malka Penn Award Honor Book, here is a timely picture book about a young girl's mission to inspire others to help the planet. The meaningful message of climate change activism is perfect for Earth Day and every day! Celebrate young climate change activists in...

On our street : our first talk about poverty

Roberts, Jillian

Paper Book

The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues that they may encounter outside their homes, in a way that is accessible. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just...

Canadian author.

Your name is a song

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Paper Book

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their...

The rainbow parade

Neilson, Emily

Paper Book

A sweet and celebratory story of a family's first time at Pride One day in June, Mommy, Mama, and Emily take the train into the city to watch the Rainbow Parade. The three of them love how all the people in the street are so loud, proud, and colorful, but when Mama suggests they...

Also available in eBook format.

The disability experience : working toward belonging

Leavitt, Hannalora

Paper Book

People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as you do for yours. The difference is that PWDs don't have the same access to education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to achieve their goals. In The Disability Experienceyou'll meet...

Canadian author.

Also available in eBook format.

How to become an accidental activist

MacLeod, Elizabeth

Paper Book

Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activistprofiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do...

Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963

Robinson, Sharon

Paper Book

An incredible memoir from Sharon Robinson about the pivotal year of the civil rights movement -- and her unique role in it alongside her father, baseball legend and activist Jackie Robinson.In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national...

Troublemaker /

Cho, John,

Paper Book

An instant New York Times bestseller! An Indiebound bestseller! An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book! Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan...

Amal unbound

Saeed, Aisha

Paper Book

"Saeed's timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review The compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude. Life is quiet and...

Punching the air

Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Paper Book

New York Times and USA Today bestseller * Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor * Walter Award Winner * Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year * Time Magazine Best Book of the Year * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Shelf Awareness Best Book of...

Also available in eBook format.

Winterkill /

Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk.

Paper Book

From acclaimed author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, this incredibly gripping and timely story set during the Holodomor in 1930s Ukraine introduces young readers to a pivotal moment in history-- and how it relates to the events of today. Nyl is just trying to stay alive. Ever since the...

Canadian author.

Amal unbound /

Saeed, Aisha.

Paper Book

Amal, 12 ans, reve de devenir institutrice. Mais dans son village du Pakistan, tout le monde s'y oppose, surtout les hommes. Le combat d'une jeune fille pour son emancipation et la reconnaissance de ses desirs.

Aussi disponible en format numerique.

Small town pride

Stamper, Phil

Paper Book

From acclaimed author Phil Stamper (The Gravity of Us and As Far as You'll Take Me) comes a poignant coming-of-age, contemporary middle grade debut novel about finding your place, using your voice, and the true meaning of pride. Perfect for fans of Rick by Alex Gino and The...

Also available in eBook format.

Stealing home

Torres, J.

Paper Book

When a boy struggles after moving to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, baseball shows him another way to approach life. Sandy Saito is a happy boy who reads comic books and is obsessed with baseball -- especially the Asahi team, the pride of his Japanese Canadian community. But when...

Canadian author.

Anne Frank's diary : the graphic adaptation

Folman, Ari

Paper Book

A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation, The Diary of a Young Girl stands without peer. This graphic edition remains faithful to the original, while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust...

Also available in eBook format.

As long as the lemon trees grow /

Katouh, Zoulfa.

Paper Book

A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a speculative novel set amid the Syrian Revolution, burning with the fires of hope, love, and possibility. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Salt to the Sea.

Also available in eBook format.

Punching the air /

Zoboi, Ibi Aanu.

Paper Book

L'existence d'Amal, lyceen afro-americain passionne d'art, est bouleversee le jour ou une simple bagarre entre garcons le conduit en prison pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis, l'affaire de la joggeuse de Central Park.

Aussi disponible en format numerique.

When they call you a terrorist : a Black Lives Matter memoir

Khan-Cullors, Patrisse

Paper Book

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. New York Times Editor's Pick. Library Journal Best Books of 2019. TIME Magazine's "Best Memoirs of 2018 So Far." O, Oprah's Magazine's "10 Titles to Pick Up Now." Politics &...

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