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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.

Mud City

A re-issue of Mud City, the third book in the bestselling Breadwinner series by Deborah Ellis. Includes a new cover and map, and an updated author's note.

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

Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Human Rights & Activism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 10 to 14 / grades 5 to 9

My Name is Seepeetza

An honest, inside look at life in an Indian residential school in the 1950s, and how one indomitable young spirit survived it.

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

Topics: Diversity, Human Rights & Activism, Indigenous Voices, Mental Health, Prejudice & Racism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 to 7

Genocide

What is genocide? Why does it happen? What can be done to prevent it from happening again? These urgent questions are explored in an expanded edition.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Integrated Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Comprehension Strategies, Vocabulary Acquisition, Key Ideas & Details, Developing & Creating Texts, Oral Language

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 14 to 18 / grades 9 to 12

The Breadwinner

"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." — Malala Yousafzai, New York Times

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

Topics: Human Rights & Activism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 10 to 14 / grades 5 to 9

Caravan to the North

An urgent and eloquent account of a boy traveling in a caravan from his beloved homeland of El Salvador to the US border.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Comprehension Strategies, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Text Forms & Genres, Integrated Learning, Further Research, Oral Language, Just for Fun!, Developing & Creating Texts

Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Human Rights & Activism, Prejudice & Racism, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 and up / grades 4 and up