Peace Library Reviews

This is the story of the Alabama River, which runs from Montgomery Al. to Mobile Al and its trip through the history of the State of Alabama. With a particular focus on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, this beautifully illustrated story tells the history of Alabama, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s.

This story uses gorgeous illustrations that show the beauty of God’s Creation during walks that a Grandad shares with his Grandson. On these walks, the grandfather explains to his grandson how different parts of nature pray to God. This does not always make sense to the child during these walks. As he grows older, he

This is a beautiful story about a child going with their father to an annual visit to a family reunion. Beautiful illustrations show African-American family traditions that are centered around their land that has been with them for years, and will be theirs for years to come. Every year, the family gathers to share how

This beautifully illustrated picture book recounts the racial discrimination and injustice present in our American society in the 1950’s and 60’s.  This intergeneration story is told by a grandfather to his grandson and has a positive message of changes that have enabled black Americans to have more opportunities now than in the pre-civil rights era. 

The Energy Bus for Kids by Jon Gordon is an illustrated fable that teaches children how to overcome negativity, bullies and daily challenges by cultivating a positive attitude. Following a boy named George who learns to “fuel” his life with positivity, the book introduces five rules to help kids find inner motivation, stay positive, and

Often in our lives we look to others for inspiration and example. Learning about the way others have lived their lives can be a positive force for young readers. BLACK BOY, BLACK BOY, and  BLACK GIRL, BLACK GIRL are two such books that highlight the lives of inspirational people of color.  Each book has selected

Often in our lives we look to others for inspiration and example. Learning about the way others have lived their lives can be a positive force for young readers. BLACK BOY, BLACK BOY, and  BLACK GIRL, BLACK GIRL are two such books that highlight the lives of inspirational people of color.  Each book has selected

A Rose for Abby  by Donna Guthrie (1988) is a simple but meaningful story about helping those less  fortunate than ourselves.  In this story, Abby sees an old woman looking through the trash for whatever she needs, most likely food.  Abby is concerned,  so she decides to help in some way.  By enlisting the help

In 1959 a boy named Junior moved with his family to Roxboro, North Carolina. Their farm was failing and they hoped for a better life in the city, but Junior’s family was black, and this was the era of Jim Crow when public spaces were segregated. Although Junior missed life on the farm, his new

“You never know what can happen.” This opening line about the life of Sonia Sotomayor captures the essence of her childhood growing up in public housing in the South Bronx section of New York City, through her appointment and current position as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice of the United States. It is a