The series centering poverty and homelessness continues with books for young adult readers! There have been some cruel statements made in the American media and actions taken by the U.S. government that target unhoused individuals in recent months. In response to those words and actions, we're sharing resources for folks in need of food, shelter, or other supplies, ways young adult readers can support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity, and books you can read that discuss these topics either in fictional or nonfictional contexts.

The series centering poverty and homelessness continues with books for young adult readers! There have been some cruel statements made in the American media and actions taken by the U.S. government that target unhoused individuals in recent months. In response to those words and actions, we're sharing resources for folks in need of food, shelter, or other supplies, ways young adult readers can support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity, and books you can read that discuss these topics either in fictional or nonfictional contexts.

 We're back and continuing our series on books that put experiences with homelessness, hunger, and poverty front and center. Reading is an important way for young people to learn about other people's experiences and to process their own, so if you're looking for books on this subject matter, scroll down to view the list. You can also check out the resources directly below for support for yourself or others or to find ways for you and your family to take action locally.

 We're back and continuing our series on books that put experiences with homelessness, hunger, and poverty front and center. Reading is an important way for young people to learn about other people's experiences and to process their own, so if you're looking for books on this subject matter, scroll down to view the list. You can also check out the resources directly below for support for yourself or others or to find ways for you and your family to take action locally.

 We're back and continuing our series on books that put experiences with homelessness, hunger, and poverty front and center. Reading is an important way for young people to learn about other people's experiences and to process their own, so if you're looking for books on this subject matter, scroll down to view the list. You can also check out the resources directly below for support for yourself or others or to find ways for you and your family to take action locally.

In light of the current US administration's recent actions targeting unhoused people, the current resource series focuses on books that center homelessness, hunger, and poverty as a way to humanize a demographic of people who are often vilified and dehumanized. This is Part 2 of children's books! Check out a few links that offer ideas on how to help children volunteer in their own communities in support of unhoused folks in the list directly below and scroll down to check out 12 books you might like to read as a family.

In light of the current US administration's recent actions targeting unhoused people, the next resource series focuses on books that center homelessness, hunger, and poverty as a way to humanize a demographic of people who are often vilified and dehumanized. We're starting off with children's books! Check out a few US-based and international organizations that provide support for unhoused children, families, and individuals in the list directly below and scroll down to check out a few books you might like to read as a family.

This resource is part three of a three-part collection of books for middle grade readers that focus on protest, activism, and politics of the past, present, and near future. Both fiction and nonfiction are represented here. Across the collection, you'll find books that discuss Civil Rights, feminism, voting rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, freedom of speech, equality in education, and more. In case you're looking for resources to help you talk to your child/ren or classroom about activism, politics, and social justice, the links below might come in handy. Scroll past the photo to find the list of books for middle grade readers.

This resource is part two of a three-part collection of books for middle grade readers that focus on protest, activism, and politics of the past, present, and near future. Both fiction and nonfiction are represented here. Across the collection, you'll find books that discuss Civil Rights, feminism, voting rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, freedom of speech, equality in education, and more. In case you're looking for resources to help you talk to your child/ren or classroom about activism, politics, and social justice, the links below might come in handy. Scroll past the photo to find the list of books for middle grade readers.

This resource opens a three-part collection of books for middle grade readers that focus on protest, activism, and politics of the past, present, and near future. Both fiction and nonfiction are represented here. Across the collection, you'll find books that discuss Civil Rights, feminism, voting rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, freedom of speech, equality in education, and more. In case you're looking for resources to help you talk to your child/ren or classroom about activism, politics, and social justice, the links below might come in handy. Scroll past the photo to find the list of books for middle grade readers.

Poetry has long been used as a form of protest, a way to express the needs of a hurting community, and a rallying cry to unite people for one cause. The resources below are meant as guidelines and supports for poets learning how to use their voices for activism in their communities. Scroll past the photo for links to three online collections of protest poetry that will help shore up the spirit and drive justice forward.

Graphic novels and comic books have long carried lessons of inclusion, fighting for what's right, and compassion for others hidden within their pages, but the books listed below make a point of teaching history, social justice, and activism to their readers. For more on this topic, visit last week's resource. In keeping with the theme, the resources below help you learn how to make your own comic book or graphic novel.