Native American Culture

This book trailer celebrates the inner strength of Native American characters found in picture books. The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie dePaola Knots on a Counting Rope by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

Survival

Theme of survival in challenged books, Lord of the Flies by William Golding and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Inspirational Children

Book review of Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.

Patriotism

A look at President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address and Thomas Paine's pamphlet, "Common Sense."