Books like Augustine: The Truth Seeker (Trail Blazers)
Award winning
Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience in the face of adversity.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Inspires hope and advocacy in young readers.
Supportive narrative for emotional and social growth.

Until Someone Listens
Estela Juarez, Lissette Norman, 2022
Award winning
Thurgood Marshall
Jill C. Wheeler, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Thurgood Marshall's impactful life story.
Highlights courage and justice themes.
Encourages educational discussions on civil rights.
Supports history learning and literacy skills.

Thurgood Marshall
Jill C. Wheeler, 2021
Award winning
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of resilience and empowerment.
Educates on disability rights and activism.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging narrative.

All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
Award winning
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson's rise to success.
Highlights perseverance, ambition, and self-belief.
Educational content about the U.S. judicial system.
Empowers children to dream big and work hard.

All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2023
Award winning
I Am Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage and determination in young readers.
Educational insight on human rights and activism.
Illustrates the power of education and voice.
Empowering, real-life story for all ages.

I Am Malala Yousafzai: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, 2022
Award winning
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience and self-empowerment.
Introduces historical context in an accessible manner.
Encourages discussions on freedom and human rights.
Strengthens literacy through engaging narrative.

Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
Walter Dean Myers, 2017
Award winning
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires activism and leadership through John Lewis' life.
Educates on civil rights history in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the powerful narrative.

Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, 2022
Award winning
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Debbie Levy, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires children with Ruth Bader Ginsburg's influential life.
Encourages resilience, equality, and standing up for beliefs.
Supports development of strong character and integrity.
Engaging narrative that nurtures interest in justice.

