Social Justice Begins With ME
Book Club for Kids
Join the Book Club!
Saturdays, September 24, October 15, November 19, December 10, 2022, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
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.
August 26, 2022: Kickoff Open House with Joe Reilly
Friday, August 26, 2022, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Registration is not required.
This event will take place outside. In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved indoors.
Join GRPL and GVSU for the 2022 Social Justice Begins With ME Kickoff Open House with information, music, and fun!
Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to our kick-off event where we’ll introduce this year’s books and themes, participants can register for the monthly events and pick up this year’s books, and a special performance by Joe Reilly, a children’s singer and songwriter.
Photo credit: Silverthumb Photography.
September 24, 2022: Building a Fair and Just Community
Milo Imagines the World
by Matt De La Pena
(Ages 4 – 5)
A Place Inside Me
by Zetta Elliott & Noa Dennon
(Ages 4 – 5)
Something Happened in Our Town
by Marianne Celano
(Ages 6 – 8)
Not my Idea: A Book about Whiteness
by Anastasia Higginbotham
(Ages 6 – 8)
October 15, 2022: Racial Justice
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
by by Joanna Ho & Dung Ho
(Ages 4 – 5)
When We Say Black Lives Matter
by Maxine Beneba Clarke
(Ages 4 – 5)
Black is a Rainbow Color
by Angela Joy & Ekua Holmes
(Ages 6 – 8)
We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom & Michaela Goade
(Ages 6 – 8)
Other Words for Home
by Jasmine Warga
(Ages 9 – 11)
November 19, 2022: Gender Equity
Drum Dream Girl
by Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez
(Ages 4 –5)
Love is Love
by Michael Genhart
(Ages 6 – 8)
When Langston Dances
by Kaija Langley
(Ages 6 – 8)
Maybe He Just Likes You
by Barbara Dee
(Ages 9 – 11)
December 10, 2022 : Human Rights
I Have the Right to be a Child
by Alain Serres
(Ages 4 – 5)
Cece Loves Science
by Kimberly Derting
(Ages 4 – 5)
Intersection Allies
by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, et al
(Ages 6 – 8)
Mango Moon
by Diane de Anda & Sue Cornelison
(Ages 6 – 8)
Borders
by Thomas King & Natasha Donovan
(Ages 9 – 11)