It’s a great lesson in that just a few people at the grassroots level can make a difference. Little Libraries, Big Heroes by Miranda Paul is the story of how the amazing Little Free Libraries came to be.

Tran-Davies showcases the struggle that some working families have in finding the time and resources to pursue higher education.īiblioburro: A True Story from Colombia by Jeanette Winter is the story about a courageous person who brings books to communities in Colombia via donkeys. Even with challenges, the power of learning can shine through. Based on a true story, a teacher travels to help a poor community get an education. In Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard, a family decides that their daughter will attend school with the boys.Īrmando and the Blue Tarp School by Edith Hope Fine is the story of a teacher who doesn’t need walls to teach.

In some countries and communities, girls are not expected to attend school. Books About Education and Literacyįull Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.īeatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier is the story of how a gift of a goat provided a family with enough money to send a child to school plus provide nutrient-rich milk to feed the family. You can even extend the discussion about education and literacy during a Family Dinner Book Club. Share these books for kids about people making a difference in the world of education and literacy development in the world. Empowering students to do just that at an early age will carry over and impact the rest of their lives too. We can all make a difference in the world.

Our School Garden! by Rick Swann