Civics & Social Studies

From environmental activism and stewardship of our planet, to governance and democracy -- from economics, to immigration, to community-building -- there is so much for young citizens to learn about our world and how they can appreciate it, protect it, engage with it, and change it.

These titles are all either brand-new or forthcoming soon, and can be purchased at your favorite bookstore. Click on the book jackets for more info! 

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THANK YOU, GARDEN
by Liz Garton Scanlon & Simone Shin
S&S - 3/3/2020

A community garden unites children and neighbors in this celebration of all the things that grow there, from flowers and fruits to friendships. This ode to friendship, community, and working together for a better world will have young readers gathering their friends young and old to plant something together.

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WHEREVER I GO by Mary Wagley Copp & Munir D. Mohammed
​S&S - 4/21/20

A hopeful and timely picture book about a spirited little girl living in a refugee camp. 

Filled with hope, love, and respect, Wherever I Go is a timely tribute to the strength and courage of refugees around the world.

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CITIZEN BABY: MY PRESIDENT by Megan E. Bryant, Daniel Prosterman & Micah Player - PRH - 5/5/20

What does the president do all day? Citizen Baby knows! Learn all about the most powerful person in the world from the most powerful person in the household. 

WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS by Carole Lindstrom & Michaela Goade  
​Macmillan - 3/17/20

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and lyrical picture book about one young water protector who takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.

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DIRT CHEAP
​by Mark Hoffmann
Knopf - 4/21/20

Anyone, of any age, can be a great entrepreneur!

"A terrific treatise for early financial literacy that subtly teaches about worth determination, pricing structures, coin values, marketing techniques, and the reward of hard work, all supported by a delightful story with a round-headed protagonist in amusingly huge, face-swallowing glasses and itty-bitty pigtails."--Booklist

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CITIZEN BABY: MY CONGRESS by Megan E. Bryant, Daniel Prosterman & Micah Player - PRH - 5/5/20

How does Congress work? A house divided against itself cannot stand, and neither can Citizen Baby (yet!). Come along as Citizen Baby cuts through the partisan rancor to reveal the inner workings of the legislative branch. 

THE NEXT PRESIDENT
by Kate Messner & Adam Rex - Chronicle 3/24/20

An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents. Right now—today!—there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art—or already making change.

Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you?

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CITIZEN BABY: MY VOTE by Megan E. Bryant, Daniel Prosterman & Micah Player - PRH - 5/5/20

Citizen Baby knows a thing or two about voting. It's important to meet the candidates (they love babies!) and to call voters. Plus, you get a sticker at the polls! Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about voting in this adorable, informative board book.

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CITIZEN BABY: MY SUPREME COURT by Megan E. Bryant, Daniel Prosterman & Micah Player - PRH - 5/5/20

What makes the Supreme Court so supreme? Citizen Baby will consider the evidence and rule on what many consider to be the most powerful branch of government.