Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate The world is not always a kind place. In our privileged society, we don’t always realize the injustices that happen to others, around race, poverty, gender or ability. It’s important for children to understand that injustice affects all of us, and that they have a role in developing a tolerant and compassionate world. The books on this list have been chosen with this in mind. I have included stories about war, poverty, bullies, choices, gender, prejudice, oppression, friendships, citizenship and ordinary people (many of them children) who made a difference in the world. Some of them are based on true stories, some happened long ago and others are about people who continue to fight for social justice today. I hope these stories will inspire rich discussions in your school and contribute to your teachings on social justice. – Maria Martella

PICTURE BOOK GOOD NIGHT COMMANDER AKBARPOUR,AHMAD 9780888999894 HC $14.36 A young boy who lost his leg, as well as his mother, during the Iran-Iraq war plays war with an imaginary enemy who is also missing a leg. An IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities selection.

WE ARE ALL BORN FREE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 9781845076504 HC $20.76 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator.

MIRROR BAKER,JEANNIE 9780763648480 HC $16.80 Somewhere in Sydney, Australia, a boy and his family wake up, eat breakfast, and head out for a busy day of shopping. Meanwhile, in a small village in Morocco, a boy and his family go through their own morning routines and set out to a bustling market. In this ingenious, wordless picture book, readers are invited to compare, page by page, the activities and surroundings of children in two different cultures. Their lives may at first seem quite unalike, but a closer look reveals that there are many things, some unexpected, that connect them as well. Designed to be read side by side — one from the left and the other from the right —these intriguing stories are told entirely through richly detailed collage illustrations.

WHITE WATER BANDY,MICHAEL 9780763636784 HC $15.20 It's a scorching hot day, and going into town with Grandma is one of Michael's favorite things. When the bus pulls up, they climb in and pay their fare, get out, walk to the back door, and climb in again. By the time they arrive in town, Michael's throat is as dry as a bone, so he runs to the water fountain. But after a few sips, the warm, rusty water tastes

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate bad. Why is the kid at the "Whites Only" fountain still drinking? Is his water clear and refreshingly cool? No matter how much trouble Michael might get into, he's determined to find out for himself. Based on a transformative experience co-author Michael Bandy had as a boy, this compelling story sheds light on the reality of segregation through a child's eyes, while showing the powerful awareness that comes from daring to question the way things are.

FLY AWAY HOME BUNTING,EVE 9780395559628 HC $15.96 A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.

GLEAM & GLOW BUNTING,EVE 9780152025960 HC $17.20 When a family is forced to flee from their home during war, the children are very sad to leave their goldfish behind. They throw them into the pond, and the next year when they return, everything is in ruins, but the fish have survived. Based on a true story, this touches on war, peace, habitats, and hope.

RIDING THE TIGER BUNTING,EVE 9780395797310 HC $15.96 Danny, a new boy in town, is approached by a tiger who offers him a ride on his back. At first Danny feels powerful and important, until he realizes that the tiger is feared, not respected by the people in town. This is a great springboard for discussions about options, choices, gangs, bullies.

SMOKY NIGHT BUNTING,EVE 9780152699543 HC $17.20 Inspired by the Los Angeles riots, this story about urban violence reminds us all about the importance of neighbours, community and tolerance.

WALL BUNTING,EVE 9780395515884 HC $15.96 A boy travels to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with his father to seek out his grandfather's name. The well-matched text and illustrations are soft but stirring.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate YOUR MOVE BUNTING,EVE 9780152001810 HC $17.20 A boy comes close to joining a gang, but refuses after a dangerous incident. A good book to discuss choices.

ENEMY: A BOOK ABOUT PEACE CALI,DAVIDE 9780375845000 HC $16.00 What makes someone an enemy? This is a powerful starting point to discuss perspective, war, peace and great for critical thinking and media literacy.

GENERAL CHARTERS,JANET 9780763648756 HC $17.60 Once there was a general who wanted to be the most famous general in the world. Then something happened that changed his view of the world forever - he fell off his horse! A book about peace, beauty and our environment.

STORY OF RUBY BRIDGES COLES,ROBERT 9780590572811 HC $16.00 A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator bring to life the true story of an extraordinary six-year-old who helped shape American history when she became the first African-American sent to first grade in an all white school. This moving picture book captures the courage of a little girl standing alone in the face of racism.

GOLDEN RULE COOPER,ILENE 9780810909601 HC $19.76 Everyone knows a version of the Golden Rule. But what does it really mean? And how do you follow it? In this gorgeously illustrated book, a grandfather explains to his grandson that the Golden Rule means you “treat people the way you would like to be treated. It’s

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate golden because it’s so valuable, and a way of living your life that’s so simple, it shines.” And though it may be a simple rule, it isn’t easy to follow. Fortunately, following the Golden Rule is something everyone can do, which means that every person—old or young, rich or poor—can be a part of making the world a better place.

BLACK BOOK OF COLORS COTTIN,MENENA 9780888998736 HC $14.36 A great starting point to describe the experience of blindness and to discuss point of view and differences.

14 COWS FOR AMERICA DEEDY,CARMEN 9781561454907 HC $16.76 The true story of an unexpected and generous gift, given by the Maasai people in western Kenya to the United States, after the 9-11 terrorist attack.

SKY OF AFGHANISTAN DEEULATE,ANA 9788415503040 HC $15.26 Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl’s dreams of peace. As her country is wracked by war, a girl’s imagination drifts toward the idea of peace for her people and for her country. Her powerful dreams soon take wing and fill the homes and hearts of those around her, uniting a people in their common desire for peace.

LITTLE YELLOW BOTTLE DELAUNOIS,ANGELE 9781926920344 HC $12.76 Although Marwa and Ahmad live in a country that is at war, the two children continue to lead a somewhat normal life. Until one day, when they are playing soccer, Ahmad picks up a small yellow bottle that turns out to be a bomb. The explosion leaves Marwa scarred and cut, but Ahmad loses one hand and one leg. This is a story of the effects of war on children, told from a child’s point of view. A must-have for all schools.

BUS RIDE THAT CHANGED HISTORY EDWARDS,PAMELA 9780618449118 HC $15.96 In 1955, a young woman named Rosa Parks took a big step for civil rights when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger. The bus driver told her to move. Jim Crow laws told her to move. But Rosa Parks stayed where she was, and a chain of events was set into motion that would eventually change the course of American history.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate BIRD CHILD FORLER,NAN 9780887768941 HC $17.60 Eliza’s mother has given her “wings to fly” and the ability to see all the possibilities that lie before her. So, when bullies pick on the new student, Lainey, gradually robbing her of her smile and ability to paint beautiful pictures, Eliza wants to help, and she does, by finding a way to show Lainey all that she can be. Then in the schoolyard, Eliza stands up to the bullies. One by one, the other children add their voices, and soon the bullies have skulked away.

GOOD TRADE FULLERTON,ALMA 9780986949593 HC $15.96 In a place ravaged by a generation of civil war and drought, a village well brings life, a gift of shoes is a cause for celebration, and a simple flower becomes an eloquent symbol of peace and gratitude.

ROSA GIOVANNI,NIKKI 9780805071061 HC $13.27 A glimpse of Rosa Parks' personal life, as well as the famous bus ride when she refused to give up her seat. Powerful illustrations bring the reader face to face with the Rosa's quiet strength.

TEAMMATES GOLENBOCK,PETER 9780152006037 HC $17.20 This is the moving story of how Jackie Robinson became the first black player on a major league baseball team and how on a fateful day in Cincinnati, PeeWee Reese took a stand and declared Jackie his teammate.

GOAL JAVAHERBIN,MINA 9780763645717 HC $17.60 They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions! But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game?

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate SEEDS OF CHANGE JOHNSON,JEN 9781600603679 HC $19.76 A picture book biography of scientist Wangari Maathai, the first African woman--and first environmentalist--to win a Nobel Peace Prize (in 2004), for her work planting trees in her native Kenya.

BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND KAMKWAMBA,WILLIAM 9780803735118 HC $14.63 When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library . . . and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. Persevering against the odds, William built a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps, and thus became the local hero who harnessed the wind. Based on a true story. Great internet links available.

I HAVE A DREAM KING,MARTIN 9780375858871 HC $17.60 Beautiful paintings by Kadir Nelson, illustrate the famous words of Dr. King's dream. The speech is included in its entirety at the back of the book, as well as a CD of the official recording in 1963. Gorgeous!

ROSA'S BUS KITTINGER,JO 9781590787229 HC $13.47 Like all buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1950s, bus #2857 was segregated: white passengers sat in the front and black passengers sat in the back. Bus #2857 was an ordinary public bus until a woman named Rosa Parks, who had just put in a long day as a seamstress, refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a major event in the Civil Rights moment, led by a young minister named Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For 382 days, black passengers chose to walk rather than ride the buses in Montgomery.

STAMP COLLECTOR LANTHIER,JENNIFER 9781554552184 HC $15.16 A city boy finds a stamp that unlocks his imagination; a country boy is captivated by stories. When they grow up, the two boys take different paths—one becomes a prison guard, the other works in a factory—but their early childhood passions remain. When the country boy's stories of hope land him in prison, the letters and stamps sent to him from faraway places intrigue the prison guard and a unique friendship begins. Inspired by a true story.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate AND THE SOLDIERS SANG LEWIS,PATRICK 9781568462202 HC $17.60 World War I took the lives of nearly 10 million soldiers. Some of the most unrelenting combat was waged along the infamous Western Front, where, during the Christmas of 1914, enemies set guns aside and came together as friends. And the Soldiers Sang recounts this unlikely truce through the voice of a young soldier named Owen Davies, making for an unforgettable true story of war and fellowship.

PEACEFUL PROTEST - NELSON MANDELA MCDONOUGH,YONA 9780802788214 HC $19.96 Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring figures in modern history. For 27 years he was a “prisoner of conscience”—a civil rights leader unjustly imprisoned for his struggle against apartheid, South Africa’s institutionalized racism. Mandela’s nonviolent fight for equality for his people rallied the world to his cause, and proved that good will and a positive gathering of nations can indeed topple oppressive governments.

ONE HEN - HOW A SMALL LOAN MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE MILWAY,KATIE 9781554530281 HC $13.97 Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region. One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference.

ONE OF US MOSS,PEGGY 9780884483229 HC $15.96 Roberta gladly sits with the rest of the straight-up hair girls, until they tell her they don't play on the monkey bars. Roberta loves the monkey bars and leaps at the chance to swing with the monkey bar posse, until they tell her they don't carry flowered lunch boxes. Roberta moves from clique to clique as each group tells her “come over here, you’re one of us”. Each time she joins a group, they point out what she shouldn’t do, until she finally discovers a crew just like her - different.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate SAY SOMETHING MOSS,PEGGY 9780884482611 HC $15.96 At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them. The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day, she becomes the bullied kid and that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at school.

THREE QUESTIONS MUTH,JON 9780439199964 HC $18.40 "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Nikolai searches and finds the answers to these questions in an unusual place. Based on a Leo Tolstoy story.

MAMA MITI WANGARI MAATHAI & THE TRESS NAPOLI,DONNA 9781416935056 HC $17.60 Based on the true story of a wise African woman who was instrumental in bringing back the trees to Kenya and who eventually started the Green Belt Movement. Rich illustrations depict traditional textiles and the warmth of the country.

1 WORLD 1 DAY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9781426304606 HC $18.90 One World, One Day uses exquisite, moving photographs and Barbara Kerley’s poetic text to convey a simple yet profound concept: we are one global family. This is a sophisticated concept book, presented as an elegant picture book with contributions from top international photographers. This beautiful photo book follows the course of one day in our world. Sunrise to sunset is captured in the essential things we all do daily, wherever we live in the world, and in the different ways we do them.

EVERY HUMAN HAS RIGHTS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9781426305108 HC $16.80 The 30 rights set down in 1948 by the United Nations are incredibly powerful. According to the U.N., every human–just by virtue of being human–is entitled to freedom, a fair government, a decent standard of living, work, play, and education, freedom to come and go as we please and to associate with anyone we please, and the right to express ourselves freely. Every Human Has Rights offers kids an accessibly written list of these rights, commentary–much of it deeply emotional–by other kids, and richly evocative photography illustrating each right. At the end of this deceptively simple book, kids will know–and feel–that regardless of individual differences and circumstances, each person is valuable and worthy of respect.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate SPARROW GIRL PENNYPACKER,SARAH 9781423111870 HC $14.80 In 1958 Mao Zedung declared war on the sparrows because he felt they were eating too much grain. He ordered all the soldiers, peasants and children to make loud noises until all the sparrows started falling from the sky. A young girl named Ming-Li secretly saved seven sparrows and became known as Sparrow Girl. With the sparrows gone, the locust population grew and they ate the crops. In the next few years the famine killed over 30,000 people. Based on a true story.

SIT-IN: HOW FOUR FRIENDS STOOD UP BY SITTING DOWN PINKNEY,ANDREA 9780316070164 HC $14.00 “A double dose of peace, with nonviolence on top. Hold the hate. Leave off the injustice.” In 1960, following Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful words of peaceful protest, four black college students sat at the Woolworth's lunch counter, bravely challenged the WHITES ONLY sign and ordered "a doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side."

MARTIN'S BIG WORDS RAPPAPORT,DOREEN 9780786807147 HC $16.10 A great introduction to the Civil Rights Movement. Original text as well as words from Martin Luther King's famous speech, are highlighted with exquisite illustrations.

MY HEART WILL NOT SIT DOWN ROCKLIFF,MARA 9780375845697 HC $16.00 When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because they do not have money to buy food. But can one small girl in Africa's Cameroon like Kedi make a difference all the way across the great salt river in America? Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place.

HANDS AROUND THE LIBRARY - PROTECTING EGYPT’S TREASURED BOOKS ROTH,SUSAN 9780803737471 HC $13.50 The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library. In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate I WILL COME BACK FOR YOU – A FAMILY IN HIDING DURING WORLD WAR II RUSSO,MARISABINA 9780375866951 HC $16.00 What was it like to grow up Jewish in Italy during World War II? Sit with a little girl as her grandmother tells the story of her childhood in Rome, of being separated from her father, and of going into hiding in the mountains. Based on the experiences of the author's own family, this deeply moving book set during the Holocaust deals with a difficult subject in a way that is accessible and appropriate for young readers. I Will Come Back for You is an incredible story of bravery and kindness in the face of danger.

PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU SCHOLES,KATHERINE 9780316774406 PB $9.80 Explains, in simple terms, the concept of peace, why conflicts occur, how they can be resolved in positive ways, and how to protect peace.

I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE A CHILD SERRES,ALAIN 9781554981496 HC $15.16 With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations a young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights — from the right to food, water and shelter, to the right to go to school, to be free from violence, to breathe clean air, and more. The book emphasizes that these rights belong to every child on the planet, whether they are "black or white, small or big, rich or poor, born here or somewhere else."

DON'T LAUGH AT ME SESKIN,STEVE 9781582460581 HC $18.40 Do you wear glasses? Ever been picked last for the team? Afraid you’ll be called on in class? Don’t laugh at me. Don’t call me names. Have you laughed at someone else for the same reasons? Someone you thought was geeky or slow--someone different from you. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. For anyone who’s ever been bullied--or been a bully themselves--it’s time to change your tune. This is not a book for whiners, but a new language that will give you the words you need to take charge and stop the cycle of teasing.

THIS IS THE DREAM SHORE,DIANE 9780060555191 HC $18.00 Presents a quick overview of before and after the Civil Rights Movement. Written in verse with bold collage illustrations juxtaposed with photos that illustrate the protests and suffering of Black Americans.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate SECRET OF THE DANCE SPALDING,ANDREA 9781551433967 HC $12.97 In defiance of an 1885 Canadian law, the Aboriginal people held their traditional ceremonials in secrecy, risking prison and the removal not only of their masks and cultural artifacts but also of their children. Based on the experience of Scow's grandfather (who went to prison for his defiance), this large, handsome picture book tells the tale from the perspective of eight-year-old Watl'kina, who steals out at night to watch the masked dancers at a secret Potlatch.

MIGRANT TROTTIER,MAXINE 9780888999757 HC $15.16 Each spring Anna leaves her home in Mexico and travels north with her family where they will work on farms harvesting fruits and vegetables. Sometimes she feels like a bird, flying north in the spring and south in the fall. Sometimes she feels like a jack rabbit living in an abandoned burrow, as her family moves into an empty house near the fields. But most of all she wonders what it would be like to stay in one place.

WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA WALKER,ALICE 9780060753856 HC $15.60 Poetic, dark, and thought-provoking text and illustrations.

MAMA SAYS: A BOOK OF LOVE FOR MOTHERS & SONS WALKER,ROB 9780439932080 HC $15.20 In this elegant expression of wisdom and love, mothers around the world share life's simplest yet important lessons with their sons. With Leo and Diane Dillon's magnificent paintings, these moments of sharing are profound, engrossing, and a tender display of hope and trust, strength and support. Each verse presents a different family and is translated into a language related to their culture. Whether Cherokee or Korean or American, true love between parent and child transcends our differences and unites us all.

ALFRED NOBEL WARGIN,KATHY-JO 9781585362813 HC $13.97 Almost everyone has heard of the Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. But few people know about the man who established the award and for whom it is named. Alfred Nobel was born in Sweden in 1833. A quick and curious mind, combined with a love of science and chemistry, drove him to invent numerous technological devices throughout his long life. But he is perhaps most well known for his invention of dynamite. Intending it to help safely advance road and bridge construction, Nobel saw his most famous invention used in the development of military weaponry. After a newspaper headline mistakenly announces his death, Nobel was inspired to leave a legacy of another sort.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate VIOLA DESMOND WON'T BE BUDGED WARNER,JODY 9780888997791 HC $15.16 In Nova Scotia, in 1946, an usher in a movie theatre told Viola Desmond to move from her main floor seat up to the balcony. She refused to budge. Viola knew she was being asked to move because she was black. After all, she was the only black person downstairs. All the other black people were up in the balcony. In no time at all, the police arrived and took Viola to jail. The next day she was charged and fined, but she vowed to continue her struggle against such unfair rules. She refused to accept that being black meant she couldn't sit where she wanted. Viola's determination gave strength and inspiration to her community at the time. She is an unsung hero of the North American struggle against injustice and racial discrimination whose story deserves to be widely known.

OUR EARTH WILSON,JANET 9781897187845 HC $15.16 Ten profiles of young environmental activists – each child is captured in a portrait, their achievements described, and filled out with photos. Ends with tips for kids to make a difference.

KALI'S SONG WINTER,JEANETTE 9780375870224 HC $15.20 Renowned picture book author and illustrator Jeanette Winter brings us the enchanting story of a boy named Kali who lived thousands and thousands of years ago. Kali must learn to hunt, like the rest of the men in his tribe. But when Kali plucks the string on his bow, he forgets about shooting arrows, and makes music long into the night. Even the stars come close to listen. This lovely story, celebrating the uniqueness in all of us, the beauty of the natural world, and showing the power of music and art over violence, will be cherished by children everywhere.

LIBRARIAN OF BASRA WINTER,JEANETTE 9780152054458 HC $15.96 In 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker, chief librarian of the central library in Iraq’s city of Basra moved 30,000 books to her home and the homes of her friends, in order to protect them from the bombings. Nine days later, the library burned to the ground.

NASREEN'S SECRET SCHOOL – A TRUE STORY FROM AFGHANISTAN WINTER,JEANETTE 9781416994374 HC $17.60 Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this is about the healing powers of education and love.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate GIFT DAYS WINTERS,KARI-LYNN 9781554551927 HC $15.16 Young Nassali longs to read and write like her brother, but since her mother's death, Nassali is responsible for looking after her younger siblings and running the household. There is no time for books and learning. Then one day, she wakes up to discover that her chores have been taken care of. It is her first gift day. From that day on, once a week, her brother gives Nassali the gift of time so that she can pursue her dream of an education, just as her mother would have wanted.

EACH KINDNESS WOODSON,JACQUELINE 9780399246524 HC $13.50 Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Maya is different--she wears hand-me-downs and plays with old-fashioned toys. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her gang, they reject her. Eventually, Maya plays alone, and then stops coming to school altogether. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN COUNTRY WYATT,VALERIE 9781554533107 HC $15.16 How to Build Your Own Country is an interactive and totally original learning experience that shows kids how to build their very own country from scratch. This book offers children the expertise and advice they'll need to plant their flag in the backyard, in the bedroom or online. Kids will be amazed to discover that anyone can do it. Nation-building advice is peppered with examples of events that have shaped countries throughout history, teaching young readers about government, elections, geography and global issues. Backed up with lots of amazing examples of real micronations - some established or ruled by kids - How to Build Your Own Country promises to inspire, entertain and inform young nation-builders.

GHOST TRAIN YEE,PAUL 9780888992574 HC $15.16 Left behind in China by her father who has gone to the New World to find work, Choon-yi has made her living by selling her paintings in the market. When her father writes one day and asks her to join him, she joyously embarks for the new land. But on her arrival she discovers that her father has died. The sight of the railway and giant train engines on whose behalf her father died fills Choon-yi with an urge to paint them. Her work disappoints her until a magic presence beckons her to board the train and go on a fantastical journey. The ghosts of her father and all the others who died on the railway appear to her on the train, and through them she achieves and understanding of what they have experienced. She is then able to paint magnificently and, perhaps even more important, to lay their ghosts to rest at last.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate LITTLE BIRD ZULLO,GERMANO 9781592701186 HC $14.80 A man drives his truck up to a cliff's edge. Unable to go any further, he opens the back door of his truck and a flock of birds flies out, but, as the man soon discovers, a small timid bird remains. Surprised and delighted, the man acts kindly towards the bird and an intimacy develops.

JUNIOR FICTION ONE & ONLY IVAN APPLEGATE,KATHERINE 9780062135797 PB $8.80 Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. Ivan is an easy-going gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realizes he must find a new life for them both. THEMES: Captivity, freedom, courage, compassion, art.

I AM CANADA - DEADLY VOYAGE BREWSTER,HUGH 9781443104654 HC $12.00 Fourteen-year-old Jamie Laidlaw is returning to Canada from England aboard the Titanic. In his four days on board, he busies himself with new friends, finding ways to explore the ship's forbidden areas, and generally landing himself in trouble. When disaster strikes and the horrifying scramble for survival ensues, Jamie is on the front lines — struggling to help free the lifeboats and get people on board them. When a huge wave washes over the ship's sloping deck, it's time for Jamie to take action — and take his fate into his own hands. With hundreds of others, he dives into the sea, hoping he will find a way to survive. THEMES: Historical fiction, inequality, disasters.

SUMMER OF RILEY BUNTING,EVE 9780064409278 PB $6.40 Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning - adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse. Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his "totally unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life? THEMES: Animal rights, bylaws, bullies, media.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate GRANNY TORRELLI MAKES SOUP CREECH,SHARON 9780064409605 PB $6.40 Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup. THEMES: Special needs, friendship, respect.

MOCKINGBIRD ERSKINE,KATHRYN 9780142417751 PB $6.38 Caitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and white; anything in between is confusing. Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But Devon has died, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught that he is just not helpful. Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things were, but she doesn't know how to do that. Then she comes across the word closure- and she realizes this is what she needs. And in her search for it, Caitlin discovers that the world may not be black and white after all. THEMES: Asperger's, fitting in, grief, school environment.

LACEY & THE AFRICAN GRANDMOTHERS HOLLER,SUE 9781897187616 PB $11.96 Based on a true story. Lacey, a 12 yr old Blackfoot girl, living in Alberta, helps raise money for African grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren, orphaned by AIDS. Children making a difference. Gender issues.

CLARA'S WAR KACER,KATHY 9781896764429 PB $7.16 Thirteen-year-old Clara and her family have just been imprisoned in Terezin, a ghetto built to show the world how “well” the Nazis were treating Jews during WWII. Clara faces hunger, disease and the possibility of death in a concentration camp.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate HIDING EDITH KACER,KATHY 9781897187067 PB $11.96 Hiding Edith is the remarkable story of a young girl and the village that helped her. Its mayor and citizens concealed the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in a safe house.

NIGHT SPIES KACER,KATHY 9781896764702 PB $7.16 It is the middle of WWII; Gabi, her mother and her cousin, Max, go into hiding. Unable to stand their cramped hiding space, Gabi and Max go on secret walks and discover information that is useful to the anti-Nazi partisan soldiers camped out nearby.

SECRET OF GABI'S DRESSER KACER,KATHY 9781896764153 PB $6.36 During WWI, when the Nazis conducted house searches for Jewish children, Gabi successfully hid in the dining-room dresser. The dresser that saved Gabi’s life now sits in author Kathy Kacer’s home in Toronto.

MEALWORM DIARIES KERZ,ANNA 9781551439822 PB $6.47 Mealworms are small creatures that live in dark secret places. Jeremy is a bit like that when he leaves his home in rural Nova Scotia and moves to Toronto with his mother. Lots of things keep him from enjoying his new life, but the worst is his science partner, Aaron, who is more annoying than sand in a bathing suit. Jeremy is also burdened by the secret he carries about the motorcycle accident that injured him and killed his father. Although Jeremy is haunted by his past, he starts to feel at home in Toronto when he realizes he has some skills he can share with his classmates. And when his mealworm project yields some surprising results, Jeremy is finally able to talk about his part in the fatal accident. THEMES: New student, classroom life, bullies, social dynamics, kindness, tolerance.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate FREAKLING KRUMWIEDE,LANA 9780763659370 HC $15.20 In twelve-year-old Taemon’s city, everyone has a power called psi — the ability to move and manipulate objects with their minds. When Taemon loses his psi in a traumatic accident, he must hide his lack of power by any means possible. But a humiliating incident at a sports tournament exposes his disability, and Taemon is exiled to the powerless colony. The "dud farm" is not what Taemon expected, though: people are kind and open, and they actually seem to enjoy using their hands to work and play and even comfort their children. Taemon adjusts to his new life quickly, making friends and finding unconditional acceptance. But gradually he discovers that for all its openness, there are mysteries at the colony, too — dangerous secrets that would give unchecked power to psi wielders if discovered. THEME: Conformity, self-esteem, equality

INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN LAI,THANHHA 9780061962783 HC $14.40 For all the ten years of her life, Hà has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by . . . and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Hà discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape . . . and the strength of her very own family. This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next. THEMES: Refugees, fitting in, selfesteem.

RULES LORD,CYNTHIA 9780439443838 PB $6.40 Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules—from “a peach is not a funny-looking apple” to “keep your pants on in public!”—in order to head off his embarrassing behaviours. But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal? THEMES: Autism, bullies, compassion.

HOME IS BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS LOTTRIDGE,CELIA 9780888999498 PB $10.36 Set in Persia 1918, this is a wonderful survival story (based on a true story) about children who had to suddenly leave their homes, and travel 300 miles on foot, with little food and supplies, during the Turkish invasion.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate UNWANTEDS #1 MCMANN,LISA 9781442407695 PB $6.40 Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Necessaries keep the farms running. Unwanteds are set for elimination. It’s hard for Alex to leave behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted, but he makes peace with his fate—until he discovers that instead of a “death farm,” what awaits him is a magical place called Artimé. There, Alex and his fellow Unwanteds are encouraged to cultivate their creative abilities and use them magically. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it’s a wondrous transformation. But it’s a rare, unique occurrence for twins to be divided between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron’s bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artimé that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate magical battle. THEMES: Equality, social values, courage

UNWANTEDS #2 ISLAND OF SILENCE MCMANN,LISA 9781442407718 HC $15.20 Following the life-altering events at the conclusion of The Unwanteds, the stark world of Quill and the magical haven of Artimé are now home to whoever wants to live there, whether they are Wanteds, Unwanteds, or Necessaries. THEMES: Equality, social values, courage.

WONDER PALACIO,R.J. 9780375869020 HC $14.40 I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances? One of my favourites from 2012.

SHOOTING KABUL SENZAI,N.H. 9781442401952 PB $6.40 In the summer of 2001, twelve year old Fadi’s parents make the difficult decision to illegally leave Afghanistan and move the family to the United States. When their underground transport arrives at the rendezvous point, chaos ensues, and Fadi is left dragging his younger sister Mariam through the crush of people. But Mariam accidentally lets go of his hand and becomes lost in the crowd, just as Fadi is snatched up into the truck. With Taliban soldiers closing in, the truck speeds away, leaving Mariam behind. Adjusting to life in the

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate United States isn’t easy for Fadi’s family and as the events of September 11th unfold the prospects of locating Mariam in a war torn Afghanistan seem slim. When a photography competition with a grand prize trip to India is announced, Fadi sees his chance to return to Afghanistan and find his sister. But can one photo really bring Mariam home? Based in part on the Ms. Senzai’s husband’s own experience fleeing his home in Soviet controlled Afghanistan in the 1970s, Shooting Kabul is a powerful story of hope, love, and perseverance. THEMES: Afghanistan, refugee, 9-11.

RIGHTEOUS SMUGGLER SPRING,DEBBIE 9781896764979 PB $7.96 During WWII, Hendrik, the son of a fisherman, notices his Jewish friends being ostracized. When he realizes what Hitler’s policies ultimately mean for his friends and their families, he hatches a plan to smuggle them out of the country by boat.

GREASE TOWN TOWELL,ANN 9780887769832 HC $16.00 A heartbreaking history of prejudice, family ties, and the loss of innocence. When twelveyear-old Titus Sullivan decides to run away to join his Uncle Amos and older brother, Lem, he finds an alien and exciting world in Oil Springs, the first Canadian oil boomtown of the 19th century. The Enniskillen swamp is slick with oil, and it takes enterprising folk to plumb its depths. The adventurers who work there are a tough lot of individuals. In this hard world, Titus becomes friends with a young black boy, the child of slaves who came to Canada on the Underground Railroad. When tragedy strikes in the form of a race riot, Titus's loyalties are tested as he struggles to deal with the terrible fallout. Though the characters are fictitious, the novel is based on a race riot that occurred in Oil Springs, Ontario, on March 20, 1863. THEMES: Race and class issues.

INTERMEDIATE FICTION SHIP BREAKER BACIGALUPI,PAOLO 9780316056199 PB $8.80 In America's Gulf Coast region, grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts by crews of young people. Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota-and hopefully live to see another day. But when, by luck or by chance, he discovers an exquisite clipper ship beached during a recent hurricane, Nailer faces the most important decision of his life: Strip the ship for all it's worth or rescue its lone survivor, a beautiful and wealthy girl who could lead him to a better life.... THEMES: Dystopian, poverty, survival, dangerous jobs, class structures.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate DROWNED CITIES BACIGALUPI,PAOLO 9780316056243 HC $14.00 In this companion to ‘Ship Breaker,’ young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man--a bioengineered war beast named Tool--who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible. THEMES: Dystopian, poverty, survival, dangerous jobs, class structures

ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL BASKIN,NORA 9781416995005 PB $7.20 Jason Blake is an autistic 12-year-old living in a neurotypical world. Most days it's just a matter of time before something goes wrong. But Jason finds a glimmer of understanding when he comes across PhoenixBird, who posts stories to the same online site as he does. Jason can be himself when he writes and he thinks that PhoneixBird-her name is Rebeccacould be his first real friend. But as desperate as Jason is to meet her, he's terrified that if they do meet, Rebecca will only see his autism and not who Jason really is. By acclaimed writer Nora Raleigh Baskin, this is the breathtaking depiction of an autistic boy's strugglesand a story for anyone who has ever worried about fitting in. THEMES: Autism, bullies, acceptance.

BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS BOYNE,JOHN 9780385751537 PB $8.00 Berlin 1942. When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance. But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences. THEMES: Holocaust.

TRUTH ABOUT TRUMAN SCHOOL BUTLER,DORI 9781554551255 PB $7.96 When Zebby and Amr create the website thetruthabouttruman.com, they want it to be honest. They want it to be about the real Truman Middle School, to say things that the school newspaper would never say, and to give everyone a chance to say what they want to say, too. But given the chance, some people will say anything-anything to hurt someone else. And when rumors about one popular student escalate to cruel new levels, it's clear the truth about Truman School is more harrowing than anyone ever imagined. THEMES: Cyberbullying, underground school newspaper, censorship, free speech.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate MIGHTY MISS MALONE CURTIS,CHRISTOPHER 9780385734912 HC $13.30 "We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone.

BIFOCAL ELLIS,DEBORAH & ERIC WALTERS 9781554550623 PB $10.36 Based on a true incident, this novel introduces Haroon, a young Muslim and a serious student devoted to his family, and Jay, a white kid and a rising football star who is fiercely devoted to his team. Amid an atmosphere of growing racial tension, both boys set out on a painful journey of self-discovery. THEMES: Racism, Muslim, perspective.

BREADWINNER ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888994165 PB $7.96 Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. Parvana's father -- a history teacher until his school was bombed and his health destroyed -- works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day, he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food. As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner. THEMES: Afghanistan, oppression, gender equality.

PARVANA'S JOURNEY ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888995193 PB $7.96 A war is raging in Afghanistan as a coalition of Western forces tries to oust the Taliban by bombing the country. Parvana's father has died, and her mother, sister and brother have gone to a faraway wedding, not knowing what has happened to the father. Parvana doesn't know where they are. She just knows she has to find them. She sets out alone, masquerading as a boy, her journey becoming more perilous as the bombs begin to fall. Making her way across the desolate Afghan countryside, she meets other children who are strays from the war. The children travel together because it is easier than being alone. And, as they forge their own family in the war zone that Afghanistan has become, their resilience, imagination and luck help them to survive. THEMES: Afghanistan, gender issues, poverty, Taliban.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate MUD CITY ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888995421 PB $7.96 Parvana's best friend, fourteen-year-old Shauzia, has escaped the misery of her life in Kabul, only to end up in a refugee camp in Pakistan. Shauzia finally decides to leave the camp and try her luck on the streets. She is determined to earn money to buy her passage out of the country. An incident with a dishonest man lands her in jail, where she spends the night, terrified and despairing, before well-meaning Americans she met when she was begging rescue her. They take her to their home in a residential part of Peshawar, and for a time she has a taste of a life where children have food to eat and warm beds and toys to play with, and she feels safe for the first time. But just when she thinks the family will ask her to stay with them, disaster ensues, and Shauzia finds herself driven back to the refugee camp, where she discovers the old choices are not so easy any more. THEMES: Pakistan, refugee camp, human rights.

MY NAME IS PARVANA ELLIS,DEBORAH 9781554982974 HC $13.56 In this long-awaited sequel to The Breadwinner Trilogy, Parvana is now fifteen years old. But even though the Taliban has been driven from the government, the country is still at war, and many continue to view the education and freedom of girls and women with suspicion and fear. As her family settles into the routine of running the school, Parvana, a bit to her surprise, finds herself restless and bored. She even thinks of running away. But when local men threaten the school and her family, she must draw on every ounce of bravery and resilience she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother, destroys the school, and puts her own life in jeopardy. THEMES: Afghanistan, gender issues.

HEAVEN SHOP ELLIS,DEBORAH 9781554550869 PB $10.36 At her father's funeral, Binti's grandmother utters the words that no one in Malawi wants to hear. Binti's father, and her mother before him, died of AIDS. Binti, her sister, and brother are separated and sent to the home of relatives who can barely tolerate their presence. Ostracized by their extended family, the orphans are treated like the lowest servants. With her brother far away and her sister wallowing in her own sorrow, Binti can hardly contain her rage. She, Binti Phirim, was once a child star of a popular radio program. Now she is scraping to survive. Binti always believed she was special, now she is nothing but a common AIDS orphan. THEMES: Africa, AIDS, activism, poverty, orphans.

I AM A TAXI ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888997364 PB $7.96 For twelve-year-old Diego and his family, home is a prison in Cochabamba, Bolivia. His parents farmed coca, a traditional Bolivian medicinal plant, until they got caught in the middle of the government's war on drugs and were mistakenly convicted of drug possession. In Bolivia, when parents go to jail, the children are taken there as well. Diego is allowed to go to school and work as a "taxi," running errands for other prisoners. Soon, Diego is tricked into working as a virtual slave in an illegal cocaine operation. As his

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate situation becomes more and more dangerous, he knows he must take a terrible risk if he ever wants to see his family again. THEMES: Social, political and economic issues, drug smuggling.

SACRED LEAF ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888998088 PB $6.97 Sequel to I am a Taxi. After he finally manages to escape from being a virtual slave in an illegal cocaine operation, Diego is taken in by the Ricardo family — poor coca farmers who provide a safe haven while he recovers from his ordeal in the jungle. But even that brief respite comes to an end when the army moves in and destroys the family's coca crop — and their livelihood. THEMES: Drug smugglers, exploitation of children.

NO ORDINARY DAY ELLIS,DEBORAH 9781554981083 PB $10.36 Valli is an orphan who lives on the streets of Kolkata, India. No matter how bad her life seems, there are people who are worse off than her – the lepers. And then, one day, she finds out that she also has leprosy. This is a powerful story about poverty, leprosy, suffering and survival, but it's also about hope and compassion, and the power of each individual to make a difference. THEMES: India, leprosy, orphans, gender issues.

NO SAFE PLACE ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780888999740 PB $9.07 Orphaned and plagued with the grief of losing everyone he loves, fifteen-year-old Abdul has made a long, fraught journey from his war-torn home in Baghdad, only to end up in The Jungle — the squalid, makeshift migrant community in Calais. When an altercation at the soup kitchen ends up with him accidently stabbing a policeman, Abdul has to flee, and in desperation he takes a spot in a small boat heading to England. A sudden skirmish leaves the boat stalled in the middle of the Channel, the pilot dead, and four young people remaining — Abdul; Rosalia, a Romani girl who has escaped from the white slave trade; Cheslav, gone AWOL from a Russian military school; and Jonah, the boat pilot's ten-year-old nephew. THEMES: Immigration, asylum, prejudice, Bagdad.

TRUE BLUE ELLIS,DEBORAH 9780986949500 PB $11.96 How loyal would you be to your best friend? Would you stand up for her when everyone around her believes she's guilty, even before the charges are proven? Casey is the brightest girl in her school, looking forward to her scholarship and a career in entomology. But when she's arrested for the murder of a young girl under her care at camp, the whole

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate town turns against her. Even her best friend Jess. THEMES: Innocent girl accused of murder, community support, loyalty, courage.

LIBERTAD FULLERTON,ALMA 9781554551064 PB $9.07 With their father gone to America to make money for his family, Libertad, his little brother Julio and their mother scrape a living out of a dump in Guatemala City. Although it is too late for him, Libertad is determined that his little brother should go to school. Taught to play the marimba by his father, Libertad uses his talent as a street musician to raise enough money for his brother's school supplies. But his dreams for their future are destroyed when their mother is killed in a freak accident. Libertad must face the inevitable truth; they cannot survive on the streets of Guatemala City alone. There is only one thing to do. They must set out on the long and lonely journey to the Rio Grande River, where they plan to cross the water and enter the United States to find their father. THEMES: Poverty, migrant children, street children.

WITNESS HESSE,KAREN 9780439272001 PB $6.40 Leanora Sutter. Esther Hirsh. Merlin Van Tornhout. Johnny Reeves . . .These characters are among the unforgettable cast inhabiting a small Vermont town in 1924. A town that turns against its own when the Ku Klux Klan moves in. No one is safe, especially the two youngest, twelve-year-old Leanora, an African-American girl, and six-year-old Esther, who is Jewish. In this story of a community on the brink of disaster, told through the haunting and impassioned voices of its inhabitants, Newbery Award winner Karen Hesse takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who bear witness. THEMES: Ku Klux Klan, prejudice, point of view.

GHOST BOY LAWRENCE,IAIN 9780440416685 PB $7.20 Harold Kline is an albino—an outcast. Folks stare and taunt, calling him Ghost Boy. It’s been that way for all of his 14 years. So when the circus comes to town, Harold runs off to join it. Full of colorful performers, the circus seems like the answer to Harold’s loneliness. He’s eager to meet the Cannibal King, a sideshow attraction who’s an albino, too. He’s touched that Princess Minikin and the Fossil Man, two other sideshow curiosities, embrace him like a son. He’s in love with Flip, the pretty and beguiling horse trainer, and awed by the allknowing Gypsy Magda. Most of all, Harold is proud of training the elephants, and of earning respect and a sense of normalcy. Even at the circus, though, two groups exist—the freaks, and everyone else. Harold straddles both groups. But fitting in comes at a price, and Harold must recognize the truth beneath what seems apparent before he can find a place to call home. THEMES: Albino, fitting in.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate GIVER LOWRY,LOIS 9780385732550 PB $8.00 When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it’s time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. Lois Lowry's The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. THEMES: Utopia, choices.

MESSENGER LOWRY,LOIS 9780440239123 PB $8.00 For the past six years, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man, known for his special sight. Village was a place that welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close it to outsiders. Matty has been invaluable as a messenger. Now he must make one last journey through the treacherous forest with his only weapon, a power he unexpectedly discovers within himself. THEMES: Immigration, tolerance.

NUMBER THE STARS LOWRY,LOIS 9780547577098 PB $7.20 As the German troops begin their campaign to “relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war. THEMES: Holocaust.

WAR BROTHERS MCKAY,SHARON 9780143167686 PB $9.80 Sharon McKay's novel is set in Uganda, where Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has, since 1987, abducted up to 30,000 children from their villages and homes for use as soldiers and slaves. It is in these nightmarish times that the fates of five boys and a girl are entwined. Captured from their school by the LRA, the boys wait for rescue only to discover that if they are to survive they must rely on themselves. But friendship, courage, and resilience might not be enough to save them. THEMES: Child soldiers, Uganda, Red Maple.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate TIFFIN NARSIMHAN,MAHTAB 9781770860391 PB $9.07 The dabbawallas of Mumbai deliver box lunches — called tiffins — to white collar workers all over the vast city. They are legendary for their near-perfect service: for every six million lunches sent, only one will fail to reach its intended destination. The Tiffin is about that one time in millions when a box goes astray, changing lives forever. THEMES: India, slave, orphans

EGGHEAD PIGNAT,CAROLINE 9780889953994 PB $8.37 Will Reid is a gawky kid who wears fake turtlenecks, is obsessed by his ant farm project, and is lousy at gym. In other words, he's the perfect target for Shane, the Grade 9 bully. Katie has been Will's friend in elementary school, but defending him in the high school environment comes at an unforeseen cost - she dreads the rumours that link them in a boyfriend/girlfriend way she's never considered. Devan has been part of Shane's bullyboy team until now, when he comes to realize that it's not so smart to mindlessly back up each nasty attack of Shane's. Together the three young teens are struggling to find their way out of one of the classic dilemmas of life: how not to be a bystander to bullying, how to stand up for your friends, and how to deal with consuming rage. THEMES: Red Maple 2009, three voices, bullying.

CRAZY MAN PORTER,PAMELA 9780888996954 PB $7.96 It is 1965, and twelve-year-old Emaline lives on a wheat farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her family has fallen apart. When her beloved dog, Prince, chased a hare into the path of the tractor, she chased after him, and her dad accidentally ran over her leg with the discer, leaving her with a long convalescence and a permanent disability. But perhaps the worst thing from Emaline's point of view is that in his grief and guilt, her father shot Prince and then left Emaline and her mother on their own. Despite the neighbors' disapproval, Emaline's mother hires Angus, a patient from the local mental hospital, to work their fields. Angus is a red-haired giant whom the local kids tease and call the gorilla. Though the small town's prejudice creates a cloud of suspicion around Angus that nearly results in tragedy, in the end he becomes a force for healing as Emaline comes to terms with her injury and the loss of her father. THEMES: Silver Birch 2007, prejudice, mental illness, inequality.

DIVERGENT ROTH,VERONICA 9780062024039 PB $8.80 In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue. On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. This is a fast-paced, and engaging novel that touches on what it is to be human. Which virtue do you think is the most important? What is Courage? Love? Truth? Intelligence? Selflessness? Which would you choose? THEMES: Dystopia, belonging, choices, values.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate INSURGENT ROTH,VERONICA 9780062024046 HC $16.00 One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so. THEMES: Dystopia, belonging, choices, values.

MAKING BOMBS FOR HITLER SKRYPUCH,MARSHA 9781443107303 PB $5.85 In this companion book to the award-winning “Stolen Child,” a young girl is forced into slave labour in a munitions factory in Nazi Germany. THEMES: Child labour, WWII

MANIAC MAGEE SPINELLI,JERRY 9780316809061 PB $6.30 Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats. THEMES: Racism.

STARGIRL SPINELLI,JERRY 9780440416777 PB $7.20 Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. THEMES: Individuality, nonconformist, peer pressure.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate NON - FICTION ALLY STORIES BOOK 1 BRODEY,JERRY 9789000009091 PB $10.36 The Ally Stories project teaches elementary students to develop leadership skills in the area of inclusion, non-violent conflict resolution, and peer support listening.

ALLY STORIES BOOK 2 BRODEY,JERRY 9789000009107 PB

$10.36

ALLY STORIES BOOK 3 BRODEY,JERRY 9789000009114 PB

$10.36

KIDS AT WORK FREEDMAN,RUSSELL 9780395797266 PB $9.56 Photobiography of early twentieth-century photographer and schoolteacher Lewis Hine, using his own work as illustrations. Hines's photographs of children at work were so devastating that they convinced the American people that Congress must pass child labor laws.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST GLEASON,CARRIE 9780778746959 HC $18.17 In many countries people do not receive basic rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to equality. This riveting new title from Crabtree explores how activists struggle for the human rights of people around the world.

FACTORY GIRL GREENWOOD,BARBARA 9781553376484 HC $18.36 At the dingy, overcrowded Acme Garment Factory, Emily Watson stands for eleven hours a day clipping threads from blouses. Every time the boss passes, he shouts at her to snip faster. But if Emily snips too fast, she could ruin the garment and be docked pay. If she works too slowly, she will be fired. She desperately needs this job. Without the four dollars a week it brings, her family will starve. When a reporter arrives, determined to expose the terrible conditions in the factory, Emily finds herself caught between the desperate immigrant girls with whom she works and the hope of change. Then tragedy strikes, and Emily must decide where her loyalties lie. Emily's fictional experiences are interwoven with non-fiction sections describing family life in a slum, the fight to improve social conditions, the plight of working children then and now, and much more. Rarely seen archival photos accompany this story of the past as only Barbara Greenwood can tell it.

RESCUING CHILDREN - STORY OF THE KINDERTRANSPORT HODGE,DEBORAH 9781770492561 HC $16.00 This important book tells the story of how ten thousand Jewish children were rescued out of Nazi Europe just before the outbreak of World War 2. They were saved by the Kindertransport — a rescue mission that transported the children (or Kinder) from Naziruled countries to safety in Britain. The book includes real-life accounts of the children and is illustrated with archival photographs, paintings of pre-war Nazi Germany by artist, Hans Jackson, and original art by the Kinder commemorating their rescue.

OFF TO CLASS HUGHES,SUSAN 9781926818863 PB $11.16 9781926818856 HC $18.36 When North American kids picture a school, odds are they see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum-tiled hallways. They probably don't picture boats, tents, or train platforms -- but there are schools on boats, and in tents, and on train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even tree house schools. There's a whole world of unusual schools out there! But the most amazing thing about these schools isn't their location or what they look like. It's that they provide a place for students who face some of the toughest environmental and cultural challenges, and live some of the most unique lifestyles, to learn.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate TO HOPE & BACK - JOURNEY OF THE ST LOUIS KACER,KATHY 9781897187968 PB $10.47 The tragic true history of the ship St. Louis. It left Germany in May 1939 full of Jewish passengers seeking refuge in Cuba, but was denied port in Cuba, the US, and Canada, before returning to Europe, where many died in the Holocaust. Through the eyes of two children, Sol and Lisa, both of whom survived the war and shared their experiences, we see the journey begin with excitement and hope and end in frustration and fear. The children's chapters alternate with those of the captain, Schroeder, a German who was sympathetic to the Jews. Through his eyes we get the facts that are kept from the children.

UNDERGROUND REPORTERS KACER,KATHY 9781896764856 PB $12.76 In a quiet village in Czechoslovakia, laws restricted the freedom of Jewish people during WWII. A small plot of land by the river was allocated to the village’s Jewish youth, and it was here that some brave young people decided to create a newspaper, a magazine that would prove to themselves and their community that they were still creative, energetic, and adventurous.

WE ARE THEIR VOICE KACER,KATHY 9781926920771 PB $13.56 In attempt to make sense of this history in the world in which they now live, children respond to the Holocaust with a variety of writings and artwork. This thoughtful collection offers unique perceptions and observations that create hope for a more peaceful future.

WHISPERS FROM THE CAMPS KACER,KATHY 9780143312529 PB $10.50 The stories in Whispers from the Camps are harrowing accounts from children who survived being captured and imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps. Stripped of their clothes, their possessions, and, in many cases, their families, they nevertheless held on to the hope of freedom. Despite the insurmountable odds against survival, these children lived to tell their tales.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate WHISPERS FROM THE GHETTOS KACER,KATHY 9780143312512 PB $10.50 The stories in this book come from behind the walls and barbed wire of Europe's ghettos during the Nazi regime. We hear the voices of young boys and girls as they live with the fear that they might be deported to the death camps at any moment. Theirs are stories of courage and determination, of struggle and resistance. They speak for those who, like them, managed to survive the war. And they speak for those who did not.

WHISPERS IN HIDING KACER,KATHY 9780143312536 PB $10.50 When faced with the prospect of deportation to a ghetto or concentration camp, many Jews tried to find ways to hide. Whether in the attic of a neighbour's house, in a cave on a hilltop, or within the stacks of hay in a barn, those in hiding often had to change their identity and conceal their Jewish roots. Hiding meant going hungry for weeks or months, being left in the cold, and living in constant fear of being discovered. But due to the kindness of strangers or the quick thinking of the children in these stories, they lived to tell their tales.

EVERYONE'S BIRTHDAY KIELBURGER,MARC 9780978437572 HC $15.96 When he was a young boy, Marc Kielburger saw the problems of the world as too big. He didn't know what he could do, or even where to start. But it was then that he was invited to leave his home and go volunteer in distant Thailand. Faced with stark poverty for the first time in his life, Marc wanted to leave the community of Klong Toey after just one day. But as he packed his bags and called his mom, a group of street youth nearby got ready for a unique kind of birthday party. When their paths crossed, Marc had no idea that this celebration would forever transform his understanding of poverty -- and his whole life's journey.

HANA'S SUITCASE ANNIVERSARY ALBUM LEVINE,KAREN 9781926920368 HC $19.96 Hana's story continues to fascinate readers around the world. With this new edition of the book, the continued stagings of the play, the documentary film, and soon a feature film, we are reassured that Hana's story will not be forgotten.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate KAMAKWIE - FINDING PEACE, LOVE & INJUSTIC E IN SIERRA LEONE MARTIN,KATHLEEN 9780889954724 PB $15.96 Sierra Leone is the poorest country in Africa. Yet it is populated by people who are hopeful, and aspire to better themselves through education, proper health care, and through putting behind them the horrors of civil war. Kathleen Martin spent several weeks in the tiny village of Kamakwie in the interior of the West African country. Here she spoke to the people - and the children -- about their lives, their aspirations, their memories of war. The experience was a revelation, which she has so wonderfully chronicled in this moving and inspiring portrait of a people willing to forgive so they can look to the future with regained hope and dignity.

GOOD GARDEN MILWAY,KATIE 9781554534883 HC $15.96 Eleven-year-old Maria Luz and her family live on a small farm. This year their crop is poor, and they may not have enough to eat or to sell for other essentials, such as health care, school uniforms and books. When Maria's father must leave home to find work, she is left in charge of their garden. Then a new teacher comes to Maria's school and introduces her to sustainable farming practices that yield good crops. As Maria begins to use the same methods at home, she too sees improvements, which allow her family to edge their way out of the grip of the greedy "coyotes" -- the middlemen who make profits on the backs of poor farmers. Little by little, the farms -- and the hopes -- of Maria and her neighbors are transformed as good gardens begin to grow.

MIMI'S VILLAGE MILWAY,KATIE 9781554537228 HC $15.96 In this newest addition to the CitizenKid collection of inspiring stories from around the globe, Mimi Malaho and her family help bring basic health care to their community. By making small changes like sleeping under mosquito nets and big ones like building a clinic with outside help, the Malahos and their neighbors transform their Kenyan village from one afraid of illness to a thriving community.

REAL JUSTICE - YOUNG INNOCENT & IN PRISON MITCHELL,JEFF 9781459400788 PB $10.36 At twenty-five, Rob Baltovich lost the love of his life, Elizabeth Bain. That was bad enough. Then he was arrested, jailed, sent to trial for murder, convicted, and sent to prison -- for life. Throughout his years in prison, Rob maintained that he was innocent, refusing to admit to a crime he didn't commit. The result was he was never granted parole. Finally, his luck began to turn when he hired new lawyers who believed in him. Not only did they get Rob acquitted, they also made a strong case that the real murderer was the infamous serial killer Paul Bernardo. Author Jeff Mitchell tells much of the story in Baltovich's own words. In this book, young readers will discover how this tragic miscarriage of justice happened -and how the legal system can right its own wrongs when lawyers and judges are willing to re-examine a case with fresh eyes.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate HEALING OUR WORLD MORLEY,DAVID 9781554550500 PB $10.47 When children are caught in civil wars, when earthquakes destroy homes and villages, when AIDS and other diseases shatter families and communities - the volunteers of Doctors Without Borders are there. Their mission is simple - to bring life-saving care to the world’s neediest people and to speak out when the rights of the people in their care are abused or violated. In Healing Our World, David Morley presents his own story and the stories of others who have volunteered in some of the most dangerous and forgotten corners of the world - the Congo, El Salvador, Chechnya, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Afghanistan, southern Africa. These are stories about healing and helping people, about making the world a better place.

YENY & THE CHILDREN FOR PEACE MULDER,MICHELLE 9781897187456 PB $11.96 Yeny and her family have escaped from the violence in their mountain village in Colombia. But still there are armed men who have kidnapped her uncle and bullies at school. Yeny and her friends organize a peace carnival and a national vote for peace.

PLANTING THE TREES OF KENYA NIVOLA,CLAIRE 9780374399184 HC $13.27 Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, grew up in the highlands of Kenya, where fig trees cloaked the hills, fish filled the streams, and the people tended their bountiful gardens. But over many years, as more and more land was cleared, Kenya was transformed. When Wangari returned home from college in America, she found the village gardens dry, the people malnourished, and the trees gone. How could she alone bring back the trees and restore the gardens and the people? With glowing watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose, Claire Nivola tells the remarkable story of one woman’s effort to change the fate of her land by teaching many to care for it.

HELPING OTHERS RAUM,ELIZABETH 9781432965068 PB $8.76 This title is from the “Kids Making a Difference” series, which features the stories of young people from around the world who have used their talents and skills to help others, in their local communities and in the wider world. Their stories will inspire readers to make a difference in their own way.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate INSPIRING OTHERS RAUM,ELIZABETH 9781432965075 PB $8.76 This title is from the “Kids Making a Difference” series, which features the stories of young people from around the world who have used their talents and skills to help others, in their local communities and in the wider world. Their stories will inspire readers to make a difference in their own way.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST RODGER,ELLEN 9780778747086 PB $6.97 9780778746966 HC $18.17 Budding young activists will read how the work of activists such as Nelson Mandela and Marian Wright Edelman have helped inspire social change. This inspiring title takes a look at what social justice is by examining the struggle against poverty, racism, homelessness, and inequality.

PEOPLE WHO SAID NO SCANDIFFIO,LAURA 9781554513826 PB $11.96 9781554513833 HC $19.96 These inspirational profiles of people who followed their moral compass make for riveting stories as well as excellent starting points for discussions about ethics and morality.

LAST AIRLIFT SKRYPUCH,MARSHA 9780986949517 PB $9.07 Last Airlift is the true story of the last Canadian airlift operation that left Saigon and arrived in Toronto on April 13, 1975. Son Thi Anh Tuyet was one of 57 babies and children on that flight. Based on personal interviews and enhanced with archive photos, Tuyet's story of the Saigon orphanage and her flight to Canada is an emotional and suspenseful journey brought to life by Marsha Skrypuch.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate ONE STEP AT A TIME SKRYPUCH,MARSHA 9781927485026 PB $10.36 An affecting sequel to Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War. Tuyet cannot believe her good fortune. Brought up in a Vietnamese orphanage and rescued from the invading North Vietnamese army, she has been adopted by a kind and loving family in Canada. Tuyet feels safe at last as she adjusts to a new language and unfamiliar customs. But polio has left her with a weak leg, and her foot is turned inward, making walking painful and difficult. There is only one answer; she must have a series of operations. Her dread of doctors and hospitals brings back troubling memories of helicopters, a field hospital, and another operation in Vietnam. It won't stop Tuyet, despite her fears and her overwhelming shyness. Tuyet is determined to do what it takes to finally stand on her own two feet.

IF THE WORLD WERE A VILLAGE (2ND EDITION) SMITH,DAVID 9781554535958 HC $15.96 First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting "world-mindedness" by imagining the world's population as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own.

THIS CHILD EVERY CHILD SMITH,DAVID 9781554534661 HC $15.96 Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared for and have enough to eat and a place to call home. Many others will not be so fortunate. The bestselling authorillustrator team behind the phenomenal If the World Were a Village and If America Where a Village return with a revealing and beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of children around the world. This Child, Every Child uses statistics and stories to draw kids into the world beyond their own borders and provide a window into the lives of their fellow children.

ONE WELL - THE STORY OF WATER ON EARTH STRAUSS,ROCHELLE 9781553379546 HC $15.96 Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water -- and therefore the only planet that can support life. All water is connected. Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well. Water has the power to change everything -- a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy and sustain life. How we treat the water in the well will affect every species on the planet, now and for years to come. One Well shows how every one of us has the power to conserve and protect our global well.

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Social Justice – Junior & Intermediate ONE PEACE WILSON,JANET 9781551438924 HC $12.97 One Peace celebrates the "Power of One," and specifically the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Janet Wilson challenges today's children to strive to make a difference in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled and fascinating volume of portraits of many "heroes for today." These moving testaments to the courage and initiative of youth will inspire readers young and old.

SHANNEN & THE DREAM FOR A SCHOOL WILSON,JANET 9781926920306 PB $10.47 The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat, a native Cree community just below the Arctic Circle, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979, when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen went to parliament to campaign for the new school. Since her tragic death in a car accident, Shannen has come to represent the fight for this community and others to secure the future of their children.

PEACEFUL HEROES WINTER,JONAH 9780439623070 HC $18.40 Renowned picture-book biographer Jonah Winter writes of another kind of hero, a peaceful hero, who is willing to die for a cause, but never to kill for a cause. From Jesus of Nazareth to Sojourner Truth and the ordinary man who lives in Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, Jonah Winter brings children a series of remarkable stories about the bravest people history has known.

MY MAASAI LIFE WISZOWATY,ROBIN 9781553658023 HC $15.96 Growing up in suburban Illinois, Robin Wiszowaty never pictured herself living with an impoverished Maasai family in rural Kenya. Yet in her early twenties Wiszowaty embarked on an incredible journey that would shake her from complacency, take her to unimaginable locales, and change her life forever. My Maasai Life follows Wiszowaty's remarkable voyage as she explores some of the most remote areas of East Africa and has her eyes opened to the diverse issues facing the fascinating Maasai people.

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