Social Issues category: 20415 books

In Sam and the Bully readers take a unique look at bullying, by seeing it through one bully's eyes. The story is a gentle way to encourage young children to talk about bullying, whether they are the bully or the child being bullied. It makes the reader ask "Why is the bully doing what he/she...

Kaedyn is only sixteen when her mother dies of cancer and she finds herself drowning in her sorrow. As she discovers powerful mechanisms for coping with her grief, she withdraws from her family and friends more and more. Believing it is in her best interest, Kaedyn’s father sends her to live with...

In this sequel to The Secret Destiny of Pixie Piper, Pixie Piper—who is a direct descendent of Mother Goose—and her adorable gosling, Destiny, head to Chuckling Goose Farm, where she bakes magical wishing cakes, makes new friends, and defends the farm from the evil Sinister Sisters. “A fresh...

La douleur de la perte d'un être cher exprimée avec les mots d'une enfant.« Personne ne peut revenir en arrière et créer un nouveau départ, mais tout le monde peut commencer aujourd’hui et créer une nouvelle fin. »À la mort de sa mère, alors qu’elle n’est encore qu’une enfant, la vie...

From the author: In raising my own children to be inclusive towards others, I am proud of their curiosity and challenged with frustration about the questions they ask. Let me explain. I feel proud when my compassionate four-year old asks me questions about the abilities of a child with physical challenges...

Professor Gulu’s Just Our Secret: A Childhood Sexual Abuse Story helps children see the ramifications of child abuse and explains that sometimes it’s alright to share a secret - especially if the secret hides a bad deed. This well-written story is a charming morality tale geared towards the young...

What could possibly be as dangerous as possessing firearms, using drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol? Give up? Okay, I’ll tell you... being in a gang. The dangers of carrying firearms, abusing drugs, and being in a gang are terrifying and all too real. But what are the dangers? Who’s at risk? And...

For teens and adults alike, the modern world is becoming more and more computer based. Many people keep smartphones, tablets, and other handy computerized devices on hand to consult for information and research, keep up with friends and family, and take phone calls. But sometimes all this convenient...

• There are more than 2 million adopted children in the US. • The CNN movie Blackfish (about captive whales at Sea World) has been viewed by millions, and has effectively put a stop to Sea World’s killer whale shows, pointing to a strong trend of support for species protection. • Greenpeace...

The Magic and Technology continues in Book 2 of Hashtag Magic, a new kind of contemporary fantasy     Magic is growing in the world and Colby Stevens is beginning to find that there are those around him who wish to use his connection to the source for their own ends.   Although...

The Myth of Heroe is a series of lessons that deal with many of the issues that affects adolescents today. The book begins with a discussion about the Italian Renaissance and how that movement was spurred by the youth of that era. I discuss how the adolescent stage is characterized by having an abundance...

This story is about Timothy, a little boy who gets hit by a truck and ends up in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. You can imagine the isolation, loneliness and depression that this little boy feels while looking out the window watching his friends running and playing, knowing that he will never...

In Against the Boards, sixteen-year-old Jacye Quinn’s home, his freedom, and his hockey career, are threatened by his father’s issues and hockey rivals. With help from an unlikely ally, Jayce confronts these negative forces with integrity and courage. Set in a small fictional northern Minnesota...

Brooke never meant to survive, hoping that the suicide attempt would end all of her suffering. After years of rejection, pain, and heartbreak, she feels as though she's not good enough for anyone. Now she's stuck in a hospital, being forced to take antidepressants and is getting therapy for her issues.And...