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Stories of Resilience

Books & Accompanying Learning Resources

The books and related learning resources in this collection will introduce young readers to characters who overcome immense struggles, conquer their fears and strengthen their resolve. Children will discover heroes and role models for a life of participation and working towards a better world.

Parvana's Journey Written by Deborah Ellis

Parvana’s Journey

The second book in the internationally-bestselling series that includes The Breadwinner, Mud City and My Name Is Parvana

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Text Forms & Genres, Vocabulary Acquisition, Developing & Creating Texts, Integrated Learning, Further Research

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 10 to 14 / grades 5 to 9

My Name is Parvana Written by Deborah Ellis

My Name is Parvana

The fourth book in the internationally bestselling series that includes The Breadwinner, Parvana’s Journey and Mud City.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Developing & Creating Texts, Integrated Learning, Further Research

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 10 to 14 / grades 5 to 9

Good For Nothing Written by Michel Noel Translated by Shelley Tanaka

Good For Nothing

Winner of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Text Forms & Genres, Vocabulary Acquisition, Integrated Learning, Further Research

Topics: Indigenous Voices, Prejudice & Racism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 13 and up / grades 8 and up

George Johnson's War Written by Maureen Garvie and Mary Beaty

George Johnson’s War

George's cloistered life in New York changes as the War for American Independence looms and he must struggle with what it means to be half Mohawk.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Further Research, Integrated Learning, Comprehension Strategies, Developing & Creating Texts

Topics: Indigenous Voices, Politics & Government, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 12 and up / grades 7 and up

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