Helen Plum Library

Following in the footsteps of Dr. Suess, The Painted Zebra is a charming tale about a girl and her zebra who overcome obstacles to prove to themselves and others that with some clever smarts and a lot of heart anything's possible.

Learning to share love Things at Jennalee's house are just plain crazy, which is why she loves her predictable days helping Uncle Beau (who isn't really her uncle) at his general store. But then Rupert Goody shows up, claiming to be Uncle Beau's son. Jennalee can't believe it, because Rupert is black and Uncle Beau is white. But Uncle Beau tells her it is true and incorporates Rupert into his life, ruining Jennalee's routine. Although Rupert is...

Nobby, short for Zenobia, meets an older girl, Zilla, when her family goes on holiday. Zilla is developmentally disabled, but much more fun than the average teenager. The friendship grows until Uncle Chad shows up. He is snooty and sometimes unthinkingly cruel to Zilla. Prejudices and attitudes take a surprising turn when Uncle Chad gets hurt during a storm and it is Zilla who generously comes to the rescue.

"Nikcademus Tell's" brings awareness to kids of all ages about racism, bullying, and discrimination. In this book, the two main characters Nikcademus and Tammy are being bullied at school because of their skin color and the clothes they wear. When they tell their parents that someone at school wants to harm them, their parents come up with a solution to put a stop to the hate. This book is meant to inspire kids to tell their parents if they're being...

Bernie the blob seal is different from other seals around him due to his unique physical stature. As Bernie begins his journey to find out why he is so different from the other seals, he finds out interesting facts and information about his species while discovering more things about his inner self. After talking with his friends and family, Bernie realizes that there is nothing to be ashamed of because he is so different from his peers. No matter...

Prejudice is an often invisible issue that continues to permeate many facets of society. Young people may have encountered discrimination, either personally or towards someone else, and been unsure what to do. This one-of-a-kind title aims to be their guide. It offers carefully-crafted explanatory text that covers what prejudice is and how it can be addressed. Illustrated characters enhance critical thinking and understanding by guiding readers through...

The 60s have flickered into the 70s, and hippie influences have trickled down to the high school. A charismatic young messiah quits college and returns to his old high school to lead the kids in an anti-racism demonstration. The students are catalyzed and rise up to battle the suburban power structure. The trouble starts when this 60s legend is shown to be losing touch with reality. Our narrator struggles to understand the messiah's descent, postponing...

Feeling forgotten? This book tells a story of remembering those people who seem to have been forgotten. Written in lighthearted, easy-to-understand verses, this story describes how we can show love for each other by honoring those people who died from COVID-19, those soldiers who died in defending our country, and those people who are belittled because of their skin color.

Un jour, un chat noir croise une souris blanche. Tout naturellement, le chat veut manger la souris. Mais la souris est très maligne et, à force d'arguments, elle le convainc de n'en rien faire. Petit à petit, il se noue entre Anthracite et Blanc-Bec une certaine amitié qu'ils veulent faire découvrir à leurs proches... Or, leurs familles respectives n'acceptent pas leur liaison contre nature et les chassent de leur territoire. Leur amitié toute...

Learn about the landmark Supreme Court Case that ended legal segregation! Explore the historical context and outcome of Brown v. Board of Education. This 32-page nonfiction book covers difficult topics like discrimination in an easy-to-follow way. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore slavery, segregation, and other serious subjects in U.S. history. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging...