Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

A Girl Called Problem

In 1967 Tanzania, when President Nyerere urges his people to work together as one extended family, the people of Litongo...

 African, Character / Values, Contentment, Cultures, Family, Family Life, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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A Plan for the People

"This biography follows Nelson Mandela from his work with the African National Congress, to his imprisonment on Robben Island, to...

 African, Biographies, Character / Values, Cultures, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Tolerance / Acceptance
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My Name Is Sangoel

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly...

 African, Character / Values, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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Son of a Gun

Eight-year-old Liberian Lucky, his ten-year-old sister Nopi, and their schoolmates are kidnapped and forced to become child soldiers, but even...

 African, Books in Translation, Character / Values, Courage, Cultures, JUVENILE FICTION, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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The Herd Boy

Malusi is a herd boy, which means that he must look after his grandfather's sheep and goats and protect them...

 African, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem
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