Citizenship

Books in Citizenship

101 Ways to Dance

What if you lusted after someone you shouldn't? What if you wanted to touch someone that you couldn't? And then... what if... you did? These are just some of the steamy questions that the teens in... more

A Gift for Gita

Gita and her family are in turmoil. During her grandmother's visit, Gita's father announces that he has received a job offer back in India. They have been living in North America for a few years, a... more

A Long Way From Home

An Afghan girl, an American boy, and the resilient residents of a small town are thrown together on 9/11. Thirteen-year-old Rabia, her mother, and her younger brother have escaped Afghanistan and ... more

A River of Hands

The first of its kind, this anthology contains four children's stories by young Deaf authors and Deaf illustrators. Contributors were mentored by some of Canada's most notable authors, editors and ... more

Branded by the Pink Triangle

A time when your sexuality could be your death sentence Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. Activists, ... more

Child of Dandelions

Sabine has a happy life in Uganda, until the "countdown monster" changes everything - ordering her and everyone like her to leave their home and their country. It is 1972, and fifteen-year-old Sab... more

Clara's War

From the Silver Birch Award-winning author of The Secret of Gabi's Dresser... It's a dangerous time for thirteen-year-old Clara and her family. They have just been imprisoned in Terezin (Terezinst... more

Courageous Women Rebels

Women who rocked the world for freedom, justice, and equality Ten biographies of women reformers from around the world who have made a difference in the realms of politics, social equality, disabi... more

girlSpoken

Being a teenage girl is not for the weak. From pen, brush, and tongue, girls and young women (ages 13-19) speak their truths, tell it like it is, and call for change. This collection of creative wo... more

Great Women from our First Nations

This new title in the First Nations Series for Young Readers profiles ten outstanding women leaders. They include Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a Matis broadcaster, journalist and First Nations advocate,... more

Great Women Leaders

Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have demonstrated their skills as leaders. The last couple of hundred years, however, have seen increasing numbers of self-made women of distinction take thei... more

Hana's Suitcase

From the foreword by Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu: "How extraordinary that this humble suitcase has enabled children all over the world to learn through Hana's story the terrible history ... more

Hana's Suitcase - Book and Audio CD

"Hana's Suitcase should be required reading." - Quill and Quire. "Like the documentary, the book is a treasure for children and adults." - The Toronto Star. In the spring of 2000, Fumiko Ishioka,... more

Hana's Suitcase Anniversary Album

On the 10th anniversary of the publication of Hana's Suitcase, the beloved story now in a new book with over 60 pages of added materials. Also available as a Multi-Touch Enhanced eBook exclusively... more

Hana's Suitcase on Stage

Since its publication in 2002, the story of Hana Brady, a little girl who wanted to become a teacher, has captured hearts and minds of schoolchildren and adults around the world. Since its 2006 wor... more

Hiding Edith

The true story of Edith Schwalb, a young Jewish girl who was saved from the Nazis by the courage of the entire French village of Moissac. Edith's story is remarkable not only for her own bravery, ... more

Lacey and the African Grandmothers

Can a sewing project make a difference half-way across the world? Lacey Little Bird loves spending time with Kahasi, an elder on her reserve who is like a grandmother to her. From Kahasi, Lacey is... more

Maggie and the Chocolate War

Maggie has been saving her delivery-job money for weeks to buy her best friend, Jo, a chocolate bar for her birthday. It's 1947, and while the war is over and ration tickets are gone, food prices a... more

Men of Courage from our First Nations

Ten First Nations Men Who Inspire... The stories of these men are tales of courage, determination and honesty, often in the face of racism and adversity. Read about Larry Merculieff, who helped bri... more

Nobel's Women of Peace

Working for Peace Around the World... Each year since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a person who has made a difference in the world. Twelve women have been given this award, and ... more

Our Rights

Kids have the power to make social change A girl who spoke out against her government for the rights of aboriginal children, a boy who walked across his country to raise awareness of homelessness,... more

Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint

Your footprint is more than the mark you leave in the sand... Sandy loves visiting her grandpa's house by the beach every summer. She plays in the sand while her dog, Pepper, chases the seagulls. ... more

Shanghai Escape

Shannen and the Dream for a School

First Nation Communities Read Selection for 2012-13! All children have the right to a school... This is the true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat, a Cree community in Nor... more

The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teacher's guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' First Nations Series for Young Readers. This resource has been developed around the First Nations/Native American hol... more

The Kids' Power Series Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teacher's guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' Kid's Power Series. Just as the series tells the stories of children who have taken action on issues that are importa... more

The Orphan Rescue

Miriam and her little brother, David, are poor. They don't have much, but they have their grandparents who love them. Miriam is upset when she has to leave school to work in a butcher shop. But so... more

The Scratch on the Ming Vase

An attack on her kung fu master leads a budding spy on a mysterious adventure... Born in China, Nicki Haddon was adopted by a wealthy North American family as a baby. Now sixteen, she has a talent... more

The Secret of the Village Fool

The true story of an unexpected hero Munio and his younger brother Milek live in a sleepy village in Poland where nothing exciting seems to happen. One of their neighbors is a poor man named Anto... more

Until Today

We Are Their Voice

Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust? This question prompted a writing project that brought heartfelt responses from students from across North America and abroad. Their voices &nda... more

Yeny and the Children for Peace

What weapon can children use to fight violence? A vote for peace! Yeny and her family have escaped from the violence in their mountain village in Colombia to live in the city. But danger remains a... more

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