Social Justice Begins With Me
Book Club for Kids
Join the Book Club!
Each month, the Social Justice Begins with Me book club examines a different social justice topic.
Children ages 4-8 listen to a book read by a volunteer and discuss the month’s social justice topics in small groups.
Children ages 9-11 will read a book in advance and discuss the book as a group. All participants will enjoy a snack and themed craft activity.
This program is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Public Library and the School of Social Work at Grand Valley State University.
Big Boys Cry
by Jonty Howley
(Ages 4 – 5)
Stella Brings the Family
by Miriam B. Schiffer & Holly Clifton-Brown
(Ages 4 – 5)
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book about Gender Identity
by Theresa Thorn
(Ages 6 – 8)
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
by Crystal Hubbard
(Ages 6 – 8)
Zenobia July
by Lisa Bunker
(Ages 9 – 11)
October 16, 2021: Healthy, Happy Brain
Happy Dreamer
by Peter Reynolds
(Ages 4 – 5)
How to Build a Hug
by Amy Guglielmo
(Ages 4 – 5)
Don't Feed the Worry Bug
by Andi Green
(Ages 6 – 8)
The Princess and the Fog
by Lloyd Jones
(Ages 6 – 8)
Can You See Me?
by Libby Scott
(Ages 9 – 11)
November 13, 2021: Economic Justice
Watercress
by Andrea Wang
(Ages 4 – 5)
A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story
by Erin Gunti
(Ages 4 –5)
Yes, We Can!, Si, Se Puede!
by Diana Cohn
(Ages 6 – 8)
Maddi's Fridge
by Lois Brandt
(Ages 6 – 8)
How to Steal a Dog
by Barbara O’Connor
(Ages 9 – 11)
December 11, 2021: Racial Justice
Where Are You From?
by Yamile Saied Mendez
(Ages 4 – 5)
Your Name is A Song
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
(Ages 4 – 5)
The Lying Liar Called Racism
by Giselle Fuerte
(Ages 6 – 8)
Hot Hot Roti for Dada
by Farhana-Zia
(Ages 6 – 8)
New Kid
by Jerry Craft
(Ages 9 – 11)