Katherine Rao

The topic of heath and the human body has controlled so much of our lives over the past year because of the spread of COVID-19. Due to the speed with which the pandemic overtook society, books published for kids about it were not readily available. Luckily, a few more quality series have arrived. 

Our current consciousness remains focused on social injustices in the world. While issues such as immigration and climate change have been in the forefront for a while, the injustice of underrepresented groups is now receiving more attention. Each of these series will open readers’ minds to the world around them and expand their knowledge.

The following 16 titles emphasize social emotional core values that are important for healthy childhood development.

Immigration, racism, LGBTQ rights, the media, and online safety are explained in these titles for younger and older students who love reading nonfiction or need resources for a school project.