Books about Community Learning & Civic Engagement

Going Blue

Encourage teens to learn about the water crisis and take action to protect and restore local waterways.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

Frankie versus the Food Phantom

A class project leads Frankie to learn where her food comes from and go up against the Food Phantom.

Make a Splash! A Kid's Guide to Protecting Earth's Ocean, Lakes, Rivers & Wetlands, 2nd Edition

Teach elementary kids about the water crisis and empower them to take action.

Every Vote Matters

This timely book examines crucial Supreme Court cases that were decided by a single vote, and why they matter to teens

How to Bird

Birding for everyone, everywhere.

Together in our World Complete Series 4-Book Set

Help kids make sense of the world and become global citizens.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Rules! Rules! Rules!

Empower kids with tools for respecting, questioning, and coping with rules.

Simple Acts

Simple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world.

Culture and Diversity

A picture book about understanding cultural diversity and practicing empathy.

Protecting the Planet

A picture book about the effects of littering, pollution, and global warming, and how we can care for the earth.

Rights and Equality

A picture book about human rights and why fighting for equality is important.

Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges

Inspiring true stories of kids from around the world of kids who have overcome obstacles to create success for themselves.

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts

Practical advice and ideas every kid can use to set and reach responsible money goals

Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Character

Inspiring true stories from around the world of kids modeling courage, perseverance, and kindness in their communities

Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change

Thirty true stories profiling ordinary kids doing extraordinary things around the world

The Kid's Guide to Service Projects

Updated edition for kids who want to make a difference

The Teen Guide to Global Action

Everything youth need to make a difference at the local, national, or global level.

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Hello, Beech Tree!

Based on real events, this charming story features a kindergarten class in Brooklyn who pays homage to their beloved lost beech tree and takes action to plant a new one.

Jayden's Secret Ingredient

Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new.

Paula's Patches

Problem-solver Paula patches her pants-and encourages her class to be resourceful, mend, and reuse.

Lulu and the Hunger Monster / Lulú y el Monstruo del Hambre

Award-winning story of food insecurity and hunger is available as an English-Spanish bilingual book.