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Human Rights & Activism

Books & Accompanying Learning Resources

The books and related learning resources in this collection are about standing up, speaking out and taking action. These activites and resources will inspire the next generation to become responsible citizens and contribute to making the world a better place.

What the Kite Saw Written by Anne Laurel Carter Translated by Akin Duzakin

What the Kite Saw

In this memorable story, a young boy finds solace flying his kite from the rooftop after soldiers take his father and brother away.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Vocabulary Acquisition, Comprehension Strategies, Integrated Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Politics & Government, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades K to 1

Planting Sunshine by Andrée Poulin, illustrated by Enzo.

Planting Sunshine

When does the war over there become the war over here? In this novel in verse, a boy named Theo can’t stop worrying about the war he sees on TV.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Oral Language, Social & Emotional Learning, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Comprehension Strategies, Text Forms & Genres, Key Ideas & Details, Integrated Learning, Developing & Creating Texts, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Diversity, Human Rights & Activism, Mental Health, Politics & Government, Self-Esteem, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 t

The Story and Science of Hope

Resource Skills & Subjects: Oral Language, Social & Emotional Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Visual Elements, Integrated Learning, Comprehension Strategies, Making Connections, Writing, Key Ideas & Details, Further Research, Developing & Creating Texts, Just for Fun!

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Mental Health, Self-Esteem

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 to 7

Book cover for A Home for Margaret

Home for Margaret

Resource Skills & Subjects: Oral Language, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Making Connections, Vocabulary Acquisition, Comprehension Strategies, Integrated Learning, Character Development, Writing, Just for Fun!

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Mental Health, Self-Esteem

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades K to 1

Words Matter: The Story of Hans and Sophie Scholl, and the White Rose Resistance

Resource Skills & Subjects: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Oral Language, Text Forms & Genres, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Further Research, Integrated Learning, Comprehension Strategies, Vocabulary Acquisition, Key Ideas & Details, Developing & Creating Texts, Writing, Just for Fun!, Making Connections

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Politics & Government, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 to 7