Our Favorite Social Justice Books
Here are a few of our favorite books about social justice issues, movements, and heroes.
Here are a few of our favorite books about social justice issues, movements, and heroes.
Jacob's New Dress is a children's book that explore what happens when a young boy wants to wear a dress to school. Read our review to find out what we love about this book.
Discussing gender equity with children is an important part of Social Emotional Health. My Princess Boy is a children's book that discusses the challenges a gender non-conforming child faces. Read our review to learn more.
No one has time to read hundreds of books, especially parents! We've narrowed it to one recommended book for each period of adolescence. Plus - our favorite book for kids at each age, too!
Read our book review of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff.
The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland is one of our very favorite books. Read our review!
Read our book review of The Tooth by Avi Slovdovnick, and check out the video!
Have you ever had a wonderful idea? You can just picture it in your head – it’s going to be amazing! Then you go to execute your idea, and – well…
Do you have a child who struggles with anger? Check out this must read book.
There are plenty of books about persisting with something and thinking outside the box, but few as funny and creative as Stuck. Read our review!
Kids will love this funny read-aloud book about a kid named Louie whose story just keeps getting ruined. Poor Louie! He can’t tell his story because it keeps getting messed up. Keep reading...
Do you know a kid who gives up when things aren't working out for him? Read "Ish" and remind him that just because we didn't get it right the first time, we definitely shouldn't give up.
So-called "invisible" kids are all around us. How can we help them have the happy ending this story gives us?
One of our favorite books about kindness and treating other people with respect!
Those Shoes is a great book to help teach the concept of empathy. Check out our review.
Just when you think you know where you are, the perspective changes. Check out our book review for Zoom by Istvan Banyai.
Looking for a great book about perspective taking? "Hey, Little Ant" is just what you need. Read our book review!
"A kid who reads this book can think about how happiness can help him overcome whatever shark he’s facing – whether it’s a bully, a negative person, or a toxic relationship. Happiness is contagious!" Read more in this book review of "Ripple's Effect."
It would be wonderful if we lived in a world where we didn’t need this book. But because terrible things do happen, "A Terrible Thing Happened" is incredibly helpful. Read our review of this book for children who have witnessed violence or trauma.
Get a sneak peek of this soon-to-be-released book: "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed"
We LOVE this book for young readers about how to transform a mistake into something wonderful.
If gratitude is about appreciating the small things, the author of "The Book of Awesome" is the most grateful person ever.
Check out this book review on "What Does It Mean To Be Present?" It has valuable lessons for kids and adults alike.
We love this colorful book about eating mindfully. Read the full book review of "No Ordinary Apple".
Read our book review on Paul Tough's bestseller, "How Children Succeed"
The anger is back! Read our review of Steps and Stones, by the author of Anh's Anger.
The book "What to Do When you Worry Too Much" might help the worrier in your life.
Here's our book review on Lauren Rubenstein's "Visiting Feelings". This is a great book to read with children to help them understand that feelings come and go!
Check out our book review of the children's book "Sometimes I'm Bombaloo" by Rachel Vail.
You'll love Moody Cow and his grandfather in this great book that teaches about mindfulness. Read the full review!
No brain is the best. So says this delightful childrens' book. Read the full review!
Did you know your brain can stretch and grow your whole life? Kids will learn all about the brain with this fun book. Read the full book review!
The Whole-Brain Child is one of our favorite books for anyone who works with kids. Read this quick review, and then grab a copy and read the whole thing!
Imagine this: a child gets an A on her spelling test. You tell her, “Great job! You are really smart.” Nothing wrong with that, right?