Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in…
Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in…
In this cooking poem, Jorge Argueta brings us a salsa recipe. A young boy and his sister gather the ingredients and grind them up in a molcajete, just like their ancestors used to do, singing and dancing all the while.
Describes what it means to be a child with rights, emphasizing that these rights belong to every child on the planet and makes evident that knowing and talking about these rights are the first steps toward making sure that they are respected.
A young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights--from the right to food, water, and shelter, the right to go to school, the right to be free from violence, the right to breathe clean air, and much more.
Billedbog. A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking
An American Library Association Youth Media Award Stonewall Honor Book Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs the escape. It's tough getti…
Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs the escape. It's tough getting grades that will please his army veteran father, when speaking Engli…
"Love shines through in the sticky notes shared between a mother and daughter in this picture book about making time for family in the midst of our busy lives."--