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Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

age 9+

Beautifully illustrated account of African-American history.

By Kadir Nelson

(2011)

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My Antonia

age 12+

Writing shines in pioneer saga of friendship and struggle.

By Willa Cather

(2011)

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Native Son

age 16+

Gritty novel of violence and race best for older teens.

By Richard Wright

(1940)

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1984

age 16+

Classic dystopian novel about life under constant scrutiny.

By George Orwell

(1949)

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

age 14+

Profound novel offers brutal view of Spanish Civil War.

By Ernest Hemingway

(1940)

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Between Shades of Gray

age 12+

Harrowing, moving account of life in Stalin's labor camps.

By Ruta Sepetys

(2011)

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Back in Time

age 10+

Gorgeous textbook of 44 major events has universal appeal.

Devices: iPad

(2012)

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The Mighty Miss Malone

age 9+

Unforgettable 12-year-old girl battles the Great Depression.

By Christopher Paul Curtis

(2012)

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A Tale of Two Cities

age 14+

Immortal romance is set against violent French Revolution.

By Charles Dickens

(1894)

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The Scarlet Letter

age 14+

Classic novel of American religion, morality, and hypocrisy.

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

(1850)

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

age 14+

Poetic autobiography reveals impact of racial prejudice.

By Maya Angelou

(1969)

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The Good Earth

age 14+

Gritty, moving tale of couple in turn-of-the century China.

By Pearl S. Buck

(1931)

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Jazz Age Josephine

age 4+

Jazzy bio of Josephine Baker inspiring, bittersweet.

By Jonah Winter

(2012)

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A Raisin in the Sun

age 13+

Explosive play shows hopes, struggles of urban black family.

By Lorraine Hansberry

(2004)

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Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love

age 10+

Gripping nonfiction graphic novel brings Old West to life.

By Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack

(2012)

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The Latino List

age 14+

Top-notch documentary features strong Latino role models.

Network: HBO

(2011)

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Romeo and Juliet

age 13+

Tragic teen love story stands the test of time.

By William Shakespeare

(2004)

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Crow

age 10+

Irresistible boy narrator faces turn-of-20th-century racism.

By Barbara Wright

(2012)

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The Odyssey

age 14+

Essential, epic poem of Greek gods, monsters, and heroes.

By Homer

(1998)

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May B.

age 8+

Riveting and moving account of girl's struggle for survival.

By Caroline Starr Rose

(2012)

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