Children - Social Studies

Desert Queen (Hardcover)

By Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Svabhu Kohli (Illustrator)

$18.99

ISBN: 9781646142620

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Published: Levine Querido - October 24th, 2023

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Queen Harish was the alter ego of a boy from a small community, became an orphan young, and was left with two sisters to raise. His love of dance and his talents would make him dare to dream of dressing in traditional women’s garments and make dance come alive. The busy illustrations are rich, lush, colorful, dark, filled with light and much is hidden within. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe (Hardcover)

By Steve Sheinkin

$19.99

ISBN: 9781250265722

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Published: Roaring Brook Press - August 29th, 2023

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This riveting account of Rudi Vrba's survival of and daring escape from Auschwitz, and of his quest to warn the world of the evils there, is a devastating and remarkable read, featuring brilliant pacing and meticulous research. This is an important read for middle school and above. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person

Tapping Feet (Paperback)

By Moira Rose Donohue

$9.95

ISBN: 9781478875925

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Published: Reycraft Books - July 11th, 2023

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With signs of “Irish need not apply” and for fugitive slaves, African-Americans and Irish-Americans found that dance could bring them together amidst the tensions of racism and other hardships. Donahue brings to life the people who would make tap what it is today in this amazing introduction of dance history and American history. Their illustrations are lively, colorful and the perfect support for the text. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

Yukie's Island: My Family's World War II Story (Hardcover)

By Yukie Kimura, Kōdo Kimura, Steve Sheinkin, Kōdo Kimura (Illustrator)

$19.99

ISBN: 9781250206503

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Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 18th, 2023

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This beautiful and original picture book gently tells the true story of a young Japanese girl living with her family in a lighthouse in Hokkaido during World War II. The stunning illustrations and simple text marry to tell a difficult war story in a way that is accessible to young readers. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person

Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews during World War II: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)

By Ralph Shayne, Tatiana Goldberg (Illustrator)

$14.99

ISBN: 9781499813579

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Published: Yellow Jacket - September 12th, 2023

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This well drawn and well written nonfiction graphic novel tells the compelling story of the escape of many of Denmark's Jews during World War II. With impeccable research and compelling storytelling, this is an excellent introduction to the Holocaust for young readers. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person

Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust (Hardcover)

By Elisa Boxer, Amy June Bates (Illustrator)

$19.99

ISBN: 9781419750007

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Published: Harry N. Abrams - March 14th, 2023

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Her name was Jacqueline Gauthier. One of her many secrets was that her real name was Judith Geller, a Jewish teen who pretended to be a Christian social worker. She was part of the French Resistance, she would lose dozens of her family to the war, and later would let her children play with the little yellow toy duck that was used to save countless lives. While a tense story, it is presented with compassion. Physical darker imagery set the tone, but also the use of light and color shows the hope that is there, too. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette