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Back to School: Unhoused/Homeless
This list is really short because people aren’t writing much nonfiction for teens on this issue.
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Back to School List: Government and Citizenship
Today, it’s government and citizenship. Rather than exploring a variety of governments, this list is centered on the system that exists in the United States and actions of citizens
Back to School List: History Books
Parents, guardians, librarians, and community leaders all have a role in preparing this next generation, and that means making sure they develop a complete perspective of the world around them.
Narrating the Past
When does protecting children do more harm than good? If I’d understood those times better, maybe I’d be better prepared for these, and so would my children.
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