Children’s / Teenage: Social topics: Poverty and p Books

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump. A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure...

A poignant and pertinent exploration of life below the poverty line from the critically acclaimed award-winning creator of My Name is Not Refugee. Mum works really hard, but today there is no money left and no food in the cupboards. Forced to visit the...

The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate. Life is tough for ten-year-old Jackson. The landlord is often at the door, there’s not much food in the fridge and he’s worried that any day now the...

On Monday, a mattress appeared under the overpass. On Tuesday, a blanket, and an upside-down box. On Wednesday, most of a sofa. On Thursday, a pile of clothes. On Friday there appeared a rickety old man asleep on a rickety old chair. ‘We have a new...

Take the first steps into activism with this comprehensive middle grade guide that empowers readers to choose and become knowledgeable in a cause they are most passionate to reform, and to create meaningful change through learning what’s already been...

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It comes a relatable and “heart-wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about a girl who, in a desperate bid to keep her family afloat, takes over her mom’s cleaning jobs after an injury prevents her from...

Sixteen-year-old Reece is an expert at keeping secrets. She has to be, since her father abducted her ten years ago. For as long as she can remember, she' s been on the run, sneaking food out of the dumpster and sleeping in the woods. Every time she...

Economic inequality affects everybody.No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life-the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money...

This relatable look at life in poverty for a kid today - and how hard it is to break out of the cycle - is perfect for fans of Joan Bauer and Cynthia Voigt. NPR Best Book of 2018, Bank Street List for Best Children's Books of 2019, Named to the Vermont...

When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere?  Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even...

The BOOK is based on the lyrics from a song with the same name. The video has over 641,000 views on YouTube as of May 2021 (after 9 months). LInk to the video is: https://youtu.be/bY3WOPjv23s In 2019 his book ALLAH MADE EVERYTHING (9780860377702) was...