children's writings

Presents a collection of stories of compassion, love, and wisdom from teens who have faced difficult times and have survived.

Told through a series of letters, this is a moving story that showcases the strength and courage of young Minty while still depicting the brutality of slavery.

A collection of personal stories, paintings, and folktales by refugee children in Kenya who fled their homelands of Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia because of civil war.

The young narrator describes life as an asthmatic, explaining causes and symptoms of asthma, and discussing ways to control the disorder to lead a normal life.

A collection of short stories, anecdotes, poems, and cartoons which present a positive outlook on life.

Alexandra tells one of her best friend Jenny's most important secrets in an effort to be accepted by a cool new girl at school, and then she must try to rescue her friendship with Jenny.

In this book, questions from children from across the world are presented to Pope Francis -- and the Pope himself answers each letter. All too often, the big spiritual questions from children are ignored or written off as quaint, but Pope Francis helps every child feel God's love and know that their voices are valued and heard. With each question illustrated by the child, Dear Pope Francis lets the Pope respond directly to each child.

Tells the story of how Briley Rossiter and her family started running in marathons with her sister Ainsley who has infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy (INAD).

A selection of children's poems and drawings reflecting their surroundings in Terez?Ưn Concentration Camp in Czechoslovakia from 1942 to 1944.

A collection of the poems about dogs is accompanied by essays by young people about the dogs in their lives.