Social Justice Begins With Me
Book Club for Kids
Join the Book Club!
Children ages 4-11 can explore social justice topics that impact their daily lives through children’s literature. GVSU, GRPL, and community volunteers will read children’s books on that month’s social justice topic. After the book readings, we discuss the month’s social justice topic in small groups and 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. The Social Justice Book Club for Kids meets on the second Saturday of every month at the Main Library.
Schedule & Topics
Saturday, September 8, 2018 | 10:30 am
Celebrating Diversity and Difference
Saturday, October 13, 2018 | 10:30 am
Gender and Equity
Saturday, November 10, 2018 | 10:30 am
Immigration and Refugees
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 10:30 am
Disability and Ableism
September: Celebrating Diversity and Difference
Strictly No Elephants
by Lisa Mantchev
(Ages 4 – 5)
One Family
by George Shannon
(Ages 4 – 5)
Niño Wrestles the World
by Yuyi Morales
(Ages 6 – 8)
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
(Ages 6 – 8)
Can I Touch Your Hair?
by Irene Latham & Charles Waters
(Ages 9 – 11)
Yes! We Are Latinos
by Alma Flor Ada and Isabel Campoy
(Ages 9 – 11)
October: Gender and Equity
Red: A Crayon Story
by Michael Hall
(Ages 4 – 5)
Introducing Teddy
by Jessica Walton
(Ages 4 – 5)
Oliver Button is a Sissy
by Tommy dePaula
(Ages 6 – 8)
Sparkle Boy
by Leslie Newman
(Ages 6 – 8)
What Would She She Do?
by Kay Woodward
(Ages 9 – 11)
November: Immigration and Refugees
Welcome
by Barroux
(Ages 4 – 5)
I'm New Here
by Tommy dePaola
(Ages 4 –5)
Lost and Found Cat
by Leslie Newman
(Ages 6 – 8)
Two White Rabbits
by Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng
(Ages 6 – 8)
The Journey
by Francesca Sanna
(Ages 9 – 11)
December: Disability and Ableism
Hands & Heart
by Donna Jo Napoli
(Ages 4 – 5)
Hello Goodbye Dog
by Maria Gianferrari
(Ages 4 – 5)
Emmanuel's Dream
by Laurie Ann Thompson
(Ages 6 – 8)
My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
by Cari Best
(Ages 6 – 8)
Rain Reign
by Ann M. Martin
(Ages 9 – 11)
How to Build a Hug: Temple Gradin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
by Amy Guglielmo
(Ages 9 – 11)