On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:26

Using illustrations, full-color photographs, and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topics of homelessness and income below the federal poverty threshold to young readers. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty
On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

Jillian Roberts
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 362.5 Rob)


Using illustrations, full-color photographs, and straightforward text, this nonfiction picture book introduces the topics of homelessness and income below the federal poverty threshold to young readers. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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Wolf Hollow

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:23

12-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a World War I veteran experiencing homelessness. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Wolf Hollow
Wolf Hollow

Lauren Wolk
(Juvenile Fiction - J Wolk)


12-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a World War I veteran experiencing homelessness. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Parked

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:19

Newly experiencing homelessness, Jeanne Ann and Cal form a vital friendship as they both search for stability and community, finding it through love of books, art, and food. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Parked
Parked

Danielle Svetcov
(Juvenile Fiction - J Svetcov)


Newly experiencing homelessness, Jeanne Ann and Cal form a vital friendship as they both search for stability and community, finding it through love of books, art, and food. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Stay

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 18:09

Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city and she gets labeled as "the homeless girl" at her new school. When a dog's person goes missing from the shelter, Piper knows she has to help. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Stay
Stay

Bobbie Pyron
(Juvenile Fiction - J Pyron)


Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city and she gets labeled as "the homeless girl" at her new school. When a dog's person goes missing from the shelter, Piper knows she has to help. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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No Fixed Address

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:18

12-year-old Felix's appearance on a game show reveals that he and his mother have been experiencing homelessness, but also restores some of his faith in others. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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No Fixed Address
No Fixed Address

Susin Nielsen-Fernlund
(Juvenile Fiction - J Nielson)


12-year-old Felix's appearance on a game show reveals that he and his mother have been experiencing homelessness, but also restores some of his faith in others. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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The Exact Location of Home

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:14

Zig lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, and motors. Electronics are much more predictable than people—especially his father. When his dad's latest visit is canceled and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig is convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town and sets out to find him. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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The Exact Location of Home
The Exact Location of Home

Kate Messner
(Juvenile Fiction - J Messner)


Zig lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, and motors. Electronics are much more predictable than people—especially his father. When his dad's latest visit is canceled and his mom seems to be hiding something, Zig is convinced that his dad is leaving clues around town and sets out to find him. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Paper Things

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 14:11

Ari and her brother Gage have been couch surfing, making it hard for Ari to keep up with schoolwork and friendships. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Paper Things
Paper Things

Jennifer Jacobson
(Juvenile Fiction - J Jacobson)


Ari and her brother Gage have been couch surfing, making it hard for Ari to keep up with schoolwork and friendships. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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Everlasting Nora

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-24 13:53

After the loss of her father and home, 12-year-old Nora lives with her mother in Manila's North Cemetery, but then her mother disappears, sending Nora on a dangerous quest to find her. Recommended for ages 9–12.

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Everlasting Nora
Everlasting Nora

Marie Miranda Cruz
(Juvenile Fiction - J Cruz)


After the loss of her father and home, 12-year-old Nora lives with her mother in Manila's North Cemetery, but then her mother disappears, sending Nora on a dangerous quest to find her. Recommended for ages 9–12.
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The Old Man

Submitted by Christa S. on Wed, 2020-09-23 15:52

Day breaks over the town. Get up, everybody! It's time to go to school. For the old man, too, it's time to wake up. The night was icy and he's hungry. His name? He doesn't know. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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The Old Man
The Old Man

Sarah V.
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej V)


Day breaks over the town. Get up, everybody! It's time to go to school. For the old man, too, it's time to wake up. The night was icy and he's hungry. His name? He doesn't know. Recommended for ages 3–6.
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Someplace to Go

Submitted by Christa S. on Thu, 2020-09-17 14:09

Davey describes how he spends his time after school trying to keep safe and warm until he can meet his mother and older brother when the shelter opens at night. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Someplace to Go
Someplace to Go

Maria Testa
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Te)


Davey describes how he spends his time after school trying to keep safe and warm until he can meet his mother and older brother when the shelter opens at night. Recommended for ages 6–9.
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