These stories focus on conflicts in Europe and primarily highlight the wars in the Balkans. A few of the titles are written by Alice Mead, a teacher who spent many years in the Balkans advocating for children's right to an education.
These books tell refugee stories geared towards readers in middle grades. While they don't shy away from depicting violent conflicts, they are generally less graphic than the selections for older readers.
These stories shine a spotlight on Black immigrants, national heroes, and historic figures who hail from Latin America or the Caribbean.
When a family member is in the military, long separations can take a particularly hard toll on kids.
The summer can bring all kinds of surprises, from unexpected family vacations to the realization that your parents' embarrassing customs may not be quite so bad after all.
These books highlighting American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage capture many aspects of what the summer can bring, from a boy's adventures following Alaska salmon to a young Ojibwe girl's coming-of-age trip to visit her grandmother in
For the characters in these Latino-themed stories, the summer's magic can be found in small (but mysterious) objects, such as a baseball, an old song, and a lucha libra mask. Where will their summertime adventures lead next?
These books capture the experiences of young immigrants from all walks of life and explore their strengths and assets, as well as their challenges here in the U.S.
These books written by veteran educators describe a variety of activities and strategies that can be used to engage ELLs in science lessons, as well as to develop their academic language skills around science topics.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with kites, mud, tomatoes, and more signs of the season — including some that may surprise you!