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As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose...

Sibert Honor author, Deborah Hopkinson, illuminates the true stories of Jewish children who fled Nazi Germany, risking everything to escape to safety on the Kindertransport.

An engaging picture book biography of Frances Perkins, the activist and first female United States cabinet member who created the Social Security program. From award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.At 31, Frances Perkins witnessed the Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911, one of the worst industrial disasters in United States history. The event forever changed her, and she dedicated herself to the fight for workers' rights.When she became Secr...

Butterflies Belong Here is a powerful story of everyday activism and hope. In this moving story of community conservation, a girl finds a home in a new place and a way to help other small travelers. This book is about the real change children can make in conservation and advocacy—in this case, focusing on beautiful monarch butterflies. • From Deborah Hopkinson and Meilo So, the acclaimed team behind Follow the Moon Home • An empowering, cla...

Ruth David was growing up in a small village in Germany when Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s. Under the Nazi Party, Jewish families like Ruth's experienced rising anti-Semitic restrictions and attacks. Just going to school became dangerous. By November 1938, anti-Semitism erupted into Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, and unleashed a wave of violence and forced arrests. Days later, desperate volunteers sprang into action to org...

What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings, excerpts from Sullivan's correspondence to her former teacher, and concise and poetic language, is the woman's patience and belief in the intelligence of her student to grasp the concepts of language, " praised School Library Journal in a starred review.Author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Raul Colón present the story of Helen Keller in a fresh and ori...

Illustrations and easy-to-read text observe a young girl as she and her family practice mindfulness through a busy Saturday.

Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII.The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defens...

This inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman reminds readers that one person can truly make a difference.On Easter Sunday 1939, Marian Anderson performed at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial for a crowd of over 75, 000 people. The person largely responsible for putting her there was a white man, Oscar Chapman. When Chapman learned that Marian Anderson was not allowed to sing at Constitution Hall because of the color ...

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Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost seven hundred years.Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. But this Moscow fortress has had its share of dark days. Follow along with author Deborah Hopkinson as she recounts the tales of spying, murder, m...

Recounting tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure, Hopkinson reveals the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost 700 years. Includes a fold-out map. Original.

Essential Black History ReadingThe first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History MonthCarter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSSParents' Choice Silver Honor AwardChicago Public Library Best of the Best BookTop 10 Books for Kids ―New York Public LibraryBest Children's Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education"An important and inspiring tale well told." ―Kirkus Reviews"Carter G. Wood...

An action-packed account of one of the most crucial battles of WW2. The WW2 invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavour in history. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defence of free democracies everywhere.

From the award-winning author of "The Great Trouble" comes a story of espionage, survival, and friendship during World War II that reminds readers that times of war call for bravery, brains, and teamwork from even the most unlikely heroes.

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Tracing the life of the boy who was born Prince Siddhartha, Hopkinson weaves a lyrical biography of a child just like those reading the book--one who wonders at his place in the world, feels compassion for suffering, and wants to help in any way he can. Full color.

From Susan B. Anthony to Gloria Steinem, women throughout American history have fought for equality. This volume chronicles more than 100 years of the movement, from women's suffrage to the campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Women's March held in 2017. Illustrations.