Book Uncle and Me

Nine-year-old Yasmin takes action and faces her community’s leaders in an effort to save her favourite corner library run by Book Uncle—a retired teacher. The young girl’s drive to advocate for a cause she believes in makes an impression on mayoral candidates and emphasizes the themes of social justice and community. Suitable for students in Grade 3–5, “Book Uncle and Me” could be used as a novel study or a class read-aloud and could also invite meaningful discussions around civic awareness. Teachers may find opportunities to engage students in discussions about how to make the community better, which may segue into a student-initiated community project.