Library_Index

Library & Resource Guide

Maintained by Benn Brocksome January 2008-present

Compiled by Amber Messa, 2005/2006 Program Intern

Updated by Bijoux Ngwanda, 2007 Program Intern









Last updated November 2008

Table of Contents



1. Scope & Sequence of Classroom Lessons for Human Rights Education in Idaho

(Located online at: http://www.idaho-humanrights.org/Education/education.html )

2. Works referenced in Scope & Sequence ................................................................. 3

3. Anne Frank & Holocaust Resources ......................................................................... 10

4. Anne Frank & Holocaust Teacher Resources .......................................................... 18

5. Human Rights Resources ......................................................................................... 20

6. Human Rights Teacher Resources ........................................................................... 24

7. Idaho Teacher Resources ........................................................................................ 26

8. African American, Slavery & Civil Rights Resources ................................................ 27

9. African American, Slavery & Civil Rights Teacher Resources .................................. 31

10. American History & Facing History and Ourselves Resources ................................. 32

11. American History & Facing History and Ourselves Teacher Resources ................... 34

12. Asian & Japanese-American Internment Resources ................................................ 36

13. Asian & Japanese-American Internment Teacher Resources .................................. 38

14. Bullying & Sexual Harassment Teacher Resources ................................................. 39

15. Equality and Tolerance Resources ........................................................................... 40

16. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Teacher Resources ..................... 43

17. Human Nature & Personal Enrichment Resources ................................................... 44

18. Judaism Resources .................................................................................................. 46

19. Latino/a & Spanish Resources ................................................................................. 47

20. Latino/a & Spanish Teacher Resources ................................................................... 48

21. Multicultural Education, Tolerance & Diversity Teacher Resources.......................... 49

22. Native American Resources ..................................................................................... 50

23. Native American Teacher Resources ....................................................................... 52

24. Other Teacher Resources (Magazines & newspapers) ............................................ 53









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Works Referenced in Scope & Sequence K-12 Human Rights Lessons for the Classroom



Kindergarten

Amazing Grace - Mary Hoffman Copies: 1

Grace was a girl who loved stories. Empowered by the strength of her imagination and the love of her

mother and Nana, this dramatic, creative girl constantly adopts roles and identities. When her class plans a

presentation of Peter Pan, Grace knew who she wanted to be. She holds fast despite her classmates'

demurrals.



In My Family - Carmen Lomas Garza Copies: 1

Garza uses her narrative paintings to relate her memories of growing up in Kingsville, Texas, near the

Mexican border, and to reflect her pride in her Mexican American heritage. The artist portrays everyday

events as well as special moments of family history.



Jamaica and Brianna - Juanita Havill Copies: 1

Peer approval and the need for good communication are the themes of this quietly appealing story. Like

many younger siblings, Jamaica is often stuck wearing hand-me-downs, in this case, her big brother's "old

gray boots."



Jamaica and the Substitute Teacher- Juanita Havill Copies: 1

Jamaica and her classmates have a substitute teacher for the week, Mrs. Duval. When it's time for the

spelling test, Jamaica copies from a friend. Troubled, she confesses to Mrs. Duval, who reassures her that

she doesn't have to be perfect to be special in her class.



Jamaica Tag – Along - Juanita Havill Copies: 1

Jamaica wants to tag along to Ossie's pick-up basketball game, but he forbids it. After all, it's not cool to

have a younger sister hanging around. She sneaks along anyway, and causes her brother and another

player to fall down on the court when she springs from nowhere and grabs the ball.



Jamaica's Blue Marker - Juanita Havill Copies: 1

Jamaica is not thrilled about having to share her blue marker with Russell. He never has the supplies he

needs, and this time he takes the marker and draws all over her picture. The next day, she discovers that

he is moving. With the help of her father, she begins to understand that her classmate is mean because he

is unhappy about leaving and gives him her blue marker to remember her by.



Jamaica's Find- Juanita Havill Copies: 1

Jamaica finds a hat and a stuffed dog at the playground. She returns the hat to the lost and found easily,

but retains the dog because she likes it. The struggle of Jamaica when she finds a stuffed toy and doesn't

want to take it to the lost and found must be resolved.



Proud to Be Me (Video) Copies: 0

This program emphasizes the power of positive "self-talk." It encourages elementary school children to

concentrate on what they can do, not what they can't do. Viewers realize that one accomplishment can give

them the confidence to accomplish even more.



Yoko- Rosemary Wells Copies: 1

Yoko the kitten has gone off to her school with her willow-covered cooler filled with sushi. Her classmates

tease her mercilessly when lunchtime rolls around. A pat ending seems in sight when Yoko's wise teacher

plans an International Food Day and requires the students to try everything.



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Grade 1

Different Just Like Me - Lori Mitchell Copies: 1

Though people are different from one another in some ways, basically they are alike. Young April comes to

this conclusion as she rides a bus with two children who communicate in sign language, watches a blind

woman reading Braille numbers next to an elevator and washes her hands in a rest room alongside a

woman in a wheelchair.



Families - Ann Morris Copies: 1

Morris shows readers that "all children-are part of families" and that they come in all sizes, nationalities,

and configurations. The format varies so that each page features one large or several smaller pictures. The

text explains: "People in families love and care for one another-help one another-play together-cook-eat-

and celebrate together."

Grade 2



The Car Washing Street- Denise Lewis Patrick Copies: 1

Every Saturday morning, something special happens on Matthew's block. When neighbors, cars, and

buckets of water all come together on the hottest day of the year, a city street is a very special place to be.



The Color of Home -Mary Hoffman Copies: 4

Hassan, a recent immigrant from Somalia, is homesick on his first day of school in America. When the

teacher distributes art supplies, Hassan paints two pictures, one to share the story of his life in Somalia,

and another that depicts his hope for a bright future in his new home. Readers gain a realistic child's

perspective on what it is like to be forced to emigrate from a war-torn country.



The Name Jar-Yangsook Choi Copies: 1

Because of her Korean name Unhei is teased by the children on the bus on the way to her first day of

school. When she reaches her classroom and is asked her name, she tells her classmates that she has not

yet decided on one. To be helpful the children put their suggestions into a "name jar." Eventually the girl

decides to keep her own name as one of her classmates takes pride in the new Korean nickname he has

chosen, Chinku, meaning "friend."



I Pledge Allegiance - Bill Martin Jr. & Michael Sampson Copies: 1

The Pledge of Allegiance is broken into digestible phrases or words and their meaning is explained along

the way with some history. As the text defines and explains each phrase or concept, the authors also

include interesting background, such as the meaning behind the colors in the American flag and the

pledge's origins.



This Land is Your Land -Woody Guthrie Copies: 1

From California to the New York Island, readers of all ages will be singing the praises of this picture-book

tribute to a legendary folk musician and one of his best-known compositions. The popular version of the

song, recorded in 1949, omitted some of Guthrie's original lyrics. Restored here, those verses broaden the

song, transforming it to an anthem for the downtrodden.



Who Belongs Here? An American Story- Margy Burns Knight Copies: 1

Nary, a Cambodian refugee who immigrates to the U.S. with his grandmother after the death of both

parents is used to Hostility toward immigrants and the impetus to work for change is explored. The central

question, "What if everyone whose ancestors came from another country was forced to return to his or her

homeland? Who would be left?" signals the book's design as a vehicle for discussion.





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Grade 3

For Every Child - Caroline Castle Copies: 1

This extraordinary book features 14 of the most pertinent rights of the child, carefully chosen and retold in

simple, evocative text that can be easily understood by every child. Each right has been interpreted in a

stunning double-page spread by some of the world's most acclaimed artists.



For Every Child a Better World - Jim Henson Copies: 1

Nine statements outlining children's basic needs and how they often go unmet are discussed. While the

characters are in a cartoon style, they express real emotions, and their settings are composed of realistic

elements. Images and motifs from many cultures appear in the illustrations and borders implying that plenty

and deprivation occur all over the world.



I Will Fight No More Forever (Video) - Richard T Heffron Copies: 1

The story itself is powerful and engrossing on its own merits. The Nez Perce who had signed a treaty with

the government to inhabit the Oregon River Valley were given an ultimatum by the US government in 1877

voiding that treaty. They had four days to decide whether to move or fight. General Howard went to fight

against this injustice, but in the end, felt compelled to execute his orders, even though he knew them to be

unjust. The movie wisely maintains its focus on this journey and struggle.



Roxaboxen - Alice McLerran Copies: 1

Roxaboxen celebrates the imagination of children who, no matter the time or place, can create whole

worlds out of what they find around them--here, rocks and boxes, cacti and sand.



You're Not My Best Friend Anymore - Charlotte Pomerantz Copies: 0

This earnest look at conflict and reconciliation will be most appreciated by adults wishing to review

relationship skills with young listeners. Molly and Ben are neighbors and friends. Their falling out comes

when they can't agree on which tent to purchase with their combined allowances. Although they stay angry

for several days, all is forgiven when they give one another sleeping bags as birthday gifts and decide to

camp out together in the backyard.



The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an Adaptation for Children- Ruth Rocha Copies: 1

This book is a lovely picture book about the complicated subject of human rights. The author rewrote parts

of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to help children understand this subject. Rocha reduces the

Declaration's articles into easily understood one or two line sentences. This allows children to grasp the

essence of human rights, and makes the book a great introduction to human rights.



“Universal Declaration of Human Rights” a simplified text – I.H.R.E.C. Copies: 15

(English & Spanish) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is put into a simplified text available in

English and Spanish for use in the classroom or anywhere.



Grade 4



Choosing Up Sides - John Ritter Copies: 1

Luke's conflicts with his father, a volatile fundamentalist preacher, take on a new dimension when

classmates urge Luke to join the local baseball team. Luke's left-handedness and good pitching are not the

only trouble; participation in sports is strictly forbidden by his church. Luke's movement toward

independence is realistically cautious but frustratingly slow, until his father's accidental death brings a quick

turn of events and tidy solution to problems.

Molly Bannaky - Alice McGill Copies: 1

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The story of the grandmother of Benjamin Banneker is turned into an exciting visual experience. The story

of an English dairymaid sent to the gallows but saved because she could read from the Bible. She is exiled

to America where she serves seven years as an indentured servant in Maryland. When finally granted her

freedom she stakes her claim and starts a farm. She purchases an African slave, Bannaky, vowing to treat

him well and to set him free once her land is cleared. The two grow to love one another and break Colonial

law by marrying.



Native American Perspectives: History of the Nez Perce - McDougal Littell Copies: 1

The Native American Perspective offers indigenous people’s views of the arrival of Europeans on the North

American continent. Prophecies, anecdotes, memoirs and essays are among the documents presented in

five parts according to timeline in this text: Prophecy and Contact, Religion, Resistance, Destruction by

Policy and Practice, and Survival.



Sunsets of the West - Tony Johnston Copies: 1

When the Western frontier beckons, a New England man gathers his wife and three children for a

demanding journey by covered wagon. Johnston's (That Summer, reviewed Mar. 18) straightforward

narrative gives readers a generous sampling of the emotions, sights and sounds of such a trip down to the

smallest sensory details.



Grade 5



1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving - Catherine O’Neill Copies: 1

A considerable amount of information is packed into this pictorial presentation of the reenactment of the

first Thanksgiving, held at Plymouth Plantation museum in October, 2000. Countering the prevailing,

traditional story of the first Thanksgiving, this lushly illustrated photo-essay presents a more measured,

balanced, and historically accurate version of the three-day harvest celebration in 1621.



The American West: An Illustrated History - Liz Sonneborn Copies: 1

This attractive book looks at the American West as a physical place, with magnificent vistas and extremes

in weather, and also as an idea, a land of promise and new beginnings. It traces the different people who

inhabited or crossed through this area west of the Mississippi River to make their dreams come true-

indigenous tribes, fur trappers, miners, cattlemen, farmers, moviemakers, and suburbanites.



Crossing the Panther’s Path - Elizabeth Alder Copies: 1

A novel based on the true story of Billy Calder, Tecumseh's translator and aide during the War of 1812. The

teen is half Irish and half Mohawk, educated by the Jesuits, fluent in many languages, falling in love, and

fiercely dedicated to the cause of the Indians and the British in the war. Once initiated into his mind and

culture, readers will be walking trails, canoeing streams, riding horses, and fighting battles along with him.



The Declaration of Independence, The Words that Made America - Sam Fink Copies: 1

By dividing the text into short phrases, hand lettering the words on one page, and illustrating the ideas

expressed on the facing page, Fink succeeded marvelously in his goal. His scratchy, historically accurate

illustrations are compelling and witty in their representation of the Declaration's significance.



Gift Horse a Lakota Story - S. D. Nelson Copies: 1

A member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe imagines the boyhood of his great-great-grandfather, a Lakota

warrior. Then eager to prove himself, Flying Cloud hunts, goes alone on a four-day vision quest, and joins

the men on a buffalo hunt. He also grows increasingly attached to his horse, Storm, a gift from his father,

and it is his partnership with Storm that ultimately helps Flying Cloud achieve warrior status.



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A History of US: From Colonies to Country 1735-1791 - Joy Hakim Copies: 1

Read all about how the people in 13 small colonies beat a great and powerful nation, became free, and

went on to write some astounding words that inspired the whole world.



Taking Liberty the Story of Oney Judge, George Washington’s Runaway Slave- Ann Rinaldi

Copies: 1

Oney Judge, born into servitude, as a slave owned by George and Martha Washington and in spite of her

favored status as personal servant to her mistress, chooses to run away and, at 24, successfully fled to

Portsmouth, NH. Gradually, she recognizes that freedom is more important than security and comfort.



The Signers, the 56 Stories behind the Declaration of Independence- Dennis Brindell Copies: 1

Each signer had a life before, during, and after his historical act, yet most of them are unknown. This book

gives fascinating glimpses into the people who have been overlooked as well as those with whom readers

might be familiar. The book is divided into 13 sections, one for each of the colonies. Each section begins

with a brief history of the colony, including its industries, population, and notable persons during the years

leading up to and during the American Revolution.



We Are the Many: A Picture Book of American Indians - Doreen Rappaport Copies: 1

Susan La Flesche Picotte, Jim Thorpe, and William McCabe are just three of the distinguished American

Indians you will meet in this book- with re-created dramatic moments in each person's life to give a glimpse

of their incredible accomplishments. Each portrait has been thoroughly researched and is beautifully

evoked.

Grade 6



Mending Wall - Robert Frost Copies: 0

A metaphorical poem written in blank verse, published in 1914, The poem is set in the countryside and is

about one man questioning why he and his neighbor must rebuild the stone wall dividing their farms each

spring. It is perhaps best known for its line spoken by the neighbor: "Good fences make good neighbors." a

disdain for the expression and the walls erected between people is discussed.



The Other Side - Jacqueline Woodson Copies: 1

The central metaphor of this book is a fence that divides blacks from whites. One African-American and

one white girl, both instructed by their mothers not to climb over the fence, watch each other from a

distance, they introduce themselves and point out to each other that "a fence like this was made for sitting

on"; what was a barrier between the new friends' worlds becomes a peaceful perch where the two spend

time together throughout the summer.



Talking Walls - Margy Burns Knight Copies: 4

A unique introduction to the history and beliefs of a diverse group of cultures, in each of the 14 double-page

spreads, reader’s journey to a new location, and are presented with information and folklore about famous

walls all over the world.

Grade 7



Iqbal Masih and the Crusaders against Child Slavery - Susan Kuklin Copies: 1

This book discusses modern child labor in developing countries where youngsters work in carpet factories,

brick kilns, and workshops making jewelry and other goods. Poorly paid, uneducated, and often mistreated,

these "bonded laborers" are made virtual slaves by their families' desperate poverty.



A Life like Mine - Unicef publication Copies: 1



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This book is a sensitive and uplifting look at children's rights and how these rights are being met around the

world. Through encounters with diverse children we learn not only about the efforts the world is making to

look after every child, but also about the optimism and excitement with which children the world over

pursue a good life for themselves.





Talking Walls – The Stories Continue - Margy Burns Knight Copies: 1

The sequel to ―Taking walls‖ broadens our understanding of other cultures and teaches empathy,

compassion, and tolerance in a nonjudgmental way. It shows children that each of us has a story to tell and

a heritage worth preserving.



Talking Walls – The Stories Continue Teacher's Guide - Margy Burns Knight & Thomas V. Chan

Copies: 1

A delightful exploration of cultures, these two volumes tell the stories of walls from all over the world. The

author delivers the stories in a slow, deliberate manner, giving the listener, young or old, the chance to

absorb the wealth of fascinating information offered here. Each story is introduced with sounds or songs

native to that particular corner of the earth.



Grade 8



Facing History and Ourselves - Resource Book - Margot Stern Strom Copies: 1

Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust and Human Behavior programs engage adolescent students of

diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism. Within an interdisciplinary

framework drawing upon adolescent development theory, the program encourages students to make the

essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives as citizens in a

democracy.



Foundations of Democracy: Authority, Privacy, Responsibility and Justice – Center for Civic

Education Copies: 1

This book teaches these four main values on which our country was founded and the costs/burdens that we

must bear in order to preserve them.



Grade 9



For Every Child - Caroline Castle (adapted by) Copies: 2

This extraordinary book features 14 of the most pertinent rights of the child, carefully chosen and retold in

simple, evocative text that can be easily understood by every child.



Youth For Human Rights (Video) –Youth For Human Rights International Copies: 1

This DVD contains 30 Public Service announcements created using one of the rights guaranteed by the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights in a real life scenario.



Grade 10



Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - Dee Brown Copies: 3

First published in 1970, this extraordinary book changed the way Americans think about the original

inhabitants of their country. Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos in 1860 and ending 30 years later

with the massacre of Sioux men, women, and children at Wounded Knee in South Dakota, it tells how the

American Indians lost their land and lives to a dynamically expanding white society.



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Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World - Jane Breskin Zalben Copies: 2

This handsome volume highlights 16 individuals who have worked to improve conditions for others through

their words and actions. Included are writers, philosophers, Civil Rights advocates, and politicians, many of

whom are Nobel Peace Prize recipients. The book focuses on celebrated individuals such as John

Fitzgerald Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez, and Elie Wiesel.



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Grade 12



The 100 Greatest Heroes - H. Paul Jeffers Copies: 2

Short vignettes of 100 men and women whose heroic achievements influenced world events were

complied to create this book. Its purpose is to offer readers succinct biographical sketches. It makes no

pretense as to authoritativeness, the list reflects personal preference of the author, and provides no

rationale or justification for his rankings. It is however insightful and provides interesting facts about those

whom were chosen.



The Christmas Menorah- Janice Cohn Copies: 4

Based on a true incident that occurred in Billings, Montana, this story begins when a rock is thrown through

a boy's bedroom window in which a menorah is displayed. The boy, Isaac, is frightened and unsure

whether he wants to put the menorah back. His parents call the police, and his mother goes on television

and to a meeting to talk about hate crimes in the community. Inspired by stories of the Danish people

helping their Jewish neighbors during World War II, the people of Billings put menorahs in their windows to

take a stand against bigotry.



Facing History and Ourselves- Margot Stern Strom Copies: 2

Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust and Human Behavior programs engage adolescent students of

diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism. Within an interdisciplinary

framework drawing upon adolescent development theory, the program encourages students to make the

essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives as citizens in a

democracy.



The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas - The Wind’s Twelve Quarters - Ursula K. LeGuin Copies: 2

Every story in *The Wind's Twelve Quarters* is memorable, which for many makes it a favorite collection of

Ursula Le Guin's short stories. They are arranged chronologically by order of publication.



Evaluation



We the People: Project Citizen-Center for Civic Education Copies: 1

This book is a hands-on experience in brainstorming and solving problems within the students' community.

It provides guidelines for creating a portfolio of ideas to solve a local problem, which can be presented

within a classroom or at a higher level.









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Anne Frank/Holocaust



Anne Frank



Anne Frank (VIDEO) - Mary Johnson Copies: 2

Tour guide lecture by Mary Johnson



Anne Frank – Yona Zeldis McDonough Copies: 4

This illustrated children's book depicts the life of Anne Frank, and why she had to go into hiding during

WWII.



Anne Frank, Beyond the Diary– A Photographic Remembrance- Rian Verhoeven & Ruud Van der Rol

Copies: 7

In over 100 pictures, Anne's life before she was forced into hiding is uncovered. This book shows Anne's

childhood, along with pictures of the annex and excerpts from her diary that show the worsening political

situation and oppressive conditions that marked the last years of her life.



Anne Frank the Biography – Melissa Müller Copies: 2

This account offers a full biography of Anne Frank, the girl whose fate has touched the lives of millions.

This is an indispensable volume for all those who seek a deeper understanding of Anne Frank and the

brutal times in which she lived and died.



Anne Frank, The Diary of (VIDEO) – George Stevens Copies 2

The 1959 production about the life of Anne Frank (170 minutes)



Anne Frank the Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank Copies: 2

This novel is the tale of a young girl who spent two years in hiding in Nazi Germany. World renowned and

the best selling book ever, second only to the Bible; this book is considered one of the most moving

personal documents to come out of World War II.



Anne Frank the Diary of a Young Girl ,The Definitive Edition of–Anne Frank Copies: 3

This is the complete edition of Anne Frank's diary, enriched by many passages originally withheld by her

father in previous editions.



Anne Frank Eyewitnesses (VIDEO) - Anne Frank House Copies: 1

Interviews with Anne's father Otto Frank and friend Miep Gies. (106 minutes)



Anne Frank & Family - Otto Frank Copies: 29

Photographs by Otto Frank



Anne Frank, A History for Today– Anne Frank House Copies: 2

This book recounts the life story of Anne Frank using a wide selection of family photos and passages from

the diary. Her biographical narrative is enhanced by testimony from Holocaust survivors and information

about the period in which she lived.



Anne Frank in the World –Anne Frank House Copies: 3

This book, available in English, Spanish and German languages, provides a portrait of Anne Frank's life

and gives an account of historical developments between 1929 and 1945. The changes in Germany after

Hitler was elected in 1933 and daily life in occupied Holland after 1940 forced people to make a choice:

collaborate, resist or remain passive.

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Anne Frank-photos and stories -Anne Frank House Copies: 1

A collection of artifacts and information about the infamous Anne Frank and her short life, time spent in

hiding, journal entries and much more.



Anne Frank, Reflections on Her Life and Legacy – Hyman A. Enzer and Sandra Solotaroff-Enzer

Copies: 3

This is a complete anthology of the disparate facts and interpretations of Anne Frank. Within this book are

two dozen articles and memoirs most relevant for understanding her life, death, and legacy, including

excerpts from her diary, quotes from Miep Gies and more.



Anne Frank Remembered, the Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family –

Miep Gies with Alison Leslie Gold Copies: 10

The story of Anne Frank told by Miep Gies, who along with her husband, helped hide the Franks from the

Nazis for 25 months.



Anne Frank's Tales from the Secret Annex –Anne Frank Copies: 6

A complete collection of Anne Frank's lesser known writings: short stories, fables, personal reminiscences

and an unfinished novel. Also, portions of her diary originally withheld from publication by her father.



Anne Frank - The Whole Story (VIDEO) – Robert Dornhelm Copies: 1

A compassionate and sensitive televised portrait of the Holocaust's greatest diarist



Dear Kitty (VIDEO) –Anne frank center USA Copies: 2

An educational film about the life and diary of Anne Frank (25 minutes, ages 10+)



A House with Story (VIDEO) – Anne frank House Copies: 1

A brief discussion on the house where the Frank's "secret annex" was located (13 minutes)



The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank – Willy Lindwer Copies: 3

The complete interviews from the documentary film The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank. Since only

small portions of the interviews were able to be used in the documentary, this book was necessary to

completely learn and understand how Anne Frank spent the remaining months of her life.



Memories of Anne Frank, Reflections of a Childhood Friend – Alison Leslie Gold Copies: 3

This book tells about Anne's friend, Hannah, who had talked to Anne shortly before her death through a

fence at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Hannah survived and later met with Otto Frank, finding

out that both Anne and her sister Margot had not survived. This book brings to life Hannah's

remembrances of two teenage girls who, despite the utter hopelessness of their situations, kept hoping

anyway.



My Friend Anne Frank – Jacqueline Van Maarsen Copies: 5

In this book, Jacqueline, one of Anne's best friends, interweaves her own remembrances with quotations

from Anne's world-famous diary, thereby bringing their common past to life again.



The Short Life of Anne Frank (Video) - Schlessinger Media Copies: 3

This compelling program provides an in-depth look at the life of Anne Frank. Excerpts from Anne’s diary

and vivid archival footage provide a moving study of her life, from her early years as a carefree child in

Germany to the time she spent hidden in the secret annex during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam to her

final tragic months at Bergen-Belsen. Viewers will be captivated by the only existing film footage of Anne

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and touched by the words of Otto Frank, her father. This documentary tells not only the story of Anne Frank

and her family, but also that of the Second World War, the persecution of the Jews and the horrors of the

Holocaust.



Searching for Anne Frank, Letters from Amsterdam to Iowa- Susan Goldman Rubin Copies: 1

In the fall of 1939, ten year old Juanita Wagner of Danville, Iowa, picked a name from a list of pen pals

provided by her teacher. She chose a girl named Anne Frank. Through firsthand reports and interviews

with Juanita's sister, Betty, Susan Goldman Rubin weaves the story of two girls – one in America and one

in the Netherlands.

Holocaust



Address Unknown- Katherine Kressmann Taylor: Copies: 1

A modern story, it is the most effective indictment of NAZISM to appear in fiction



All But My Life – Gerda Weissmann Klein Copies: 8

A classic of Holocaust literature, Gerda Weissmann Klein's celebrated memoir tells the moving story of a

young woman's three frightful years as a slave laborer of the Nazis and her miraculous liberation.



Approaches to Auschwitz – Richard L. Rubenstein and John K. Roth Copies: 1

For the first time a Christian and a Jew have collaborated to create a powerful, monumental work that

explores the historical process that produced the Holocaust. They develop an analysis of the historical

roots of the Holocaust, its rudimentary character in human civilization, and its unparalleled importance in

determining what the fate of the world shall be.



Becoming Evil, How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and Mass Killing – James Waller Copies: 1

In this book, social psychologist James Waller attempts to discover what causes people to kill other human

beings, especially in the twentieth century, where over 60 million people were victims of mass murder.



The Bonhoeffer Legacy – Stephen R. Haynes Copies: 1

In this welcome sequel to his acclaimed The Bonhoeffer Phenomenon, Stephen Haynes takes up vexing

and controversial questions. While Bonhoeffer spoke out against mistreatment of the Jews as early as 1933

in a radio broadcast, his own reflection on Jewish identity in Christian theology and on the plight of the

Jews developed considerably over the next dozen years. Always forthright yet fair, Haynes analyzes the

historical record and Bonhoeffer's maturing theology and shows how Bonhoeffer's self-critical theology

relates to the later advent of post-Holocaust theologies.



Book Thief- Markus Zusak Copies: 1

Death himself narrates the World War II-era story of Liesel Meminger from the time she is taken, at age

nine, to live in Molching, Germany, with a foster family in a working-class neighborhood of tough kids, acid-

tongued mothers, and loving fathers who earn their living by the work of their hands. Zusak not only creates

a mesmerizing and original story but also writes with poetic syntax, causing readers to deliberate over

phrases and lines, even as the action impels them forward. Death is not a sentimental storyteller, but he

does attend to an array of satisfying details, giving Liesels story all the nuances of chance, folly, and

fulfilled expectation that it deserves.



Camera of My Family (VIDEO) – Baseline Studio Systems Copies: 1

This educational video takes you back to the years depicted in the family album of an upper-middle class

German Jewish family. Their fate during World War II symbolizes the fate of European Jewry during the

Holocaust years



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Child of the Warsaw Ghetto- David A. Adler Copies: 1

This story is about a young boy’s survival through the events of the Nazi invasion in Poland.





Children in the Holocaust and World War II – Laurel Holliday Copies: 1

This anthology contains diaries written by children all across Nazi-occupied Europe and England. Twenty-

three young people, ages ten through eighteen, recount in vivid detail the horrors they lived through, day

after day.



The Children of Willesden Lane – Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen Copies: 3

This novel is the true story of Lisa Jura (Mona Golabek's mother), a musical prodigy aspiring to be a

concert pianist when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna. Lisa's parents were forced to make a

difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters aboard the Kinder transport,

they chose to send gifted Lisa to London and safety. In a hostel on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music would

become a beacon of hope for other displaced children.



Denying the Holocaust – Deborah Lipstadt Copies: 1

This book shows the growing international movement of people, despite tens of thousands of living

witnesses and vast amounts of documentary evidence, who believe that the Holocaust was nothing but a

hoax perpetrated by a powerful Zionist conspiracy.



Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Biography- Eberhard Bethge Copies: 1

Eberhard Bethge's exhaustive biography of Bonhoeffer is recognized throughout the world as the definitive

biography. Victoria Barnett has now reviewed the entire translation for this edition, correcting hundreds of

mistakes and omissions, and adding in sections from the German, for example, on Bonhoeffer's childhood,

that have never before appeared in English.



Echoes from the Holocaust - Alan Rosenberg & Gerald E. Myers Copies: 1

Echoes from the Holocaust, Philosophical Reflections on a Dark Time is a collection of essays written for

general as well as professional readers; convey an extraordinary range of factual information and

philosophical reflection in seeking to identify the haunting meanings of the Holocaust.



Eva's Story- Eva Schloss Copies: 10

Eva was fifteen when she was sent to Auschwitz, the same age as Anne Frank. Her father and brother

were killed, leaving only Eva and her mother after their liberation. Her mother married Otto Frank, Anne

Frank's father and only surviving member of the Frank family, and 40 years later, Eva was finally able to tell

her story.



Final Entries of the Diaries of Joseph Goebbels 1945 -Joseph Goebbels Copies: 1

The continuation of Goebbels Diaries, an absorbing account of the Third Reich in its last paroxysm, seen

through the daily diary entries of the man who was the most gifted, the most loyal, and the most

revolutionary of Hitler's followers.



The German Catastrophe – Friedrich Meinecke Copies: 1

One of Germany's greatest historians discusses the social and historical influences which led to the rise

and ruin of Hitler and Germany.



German Question/Jewish Question -Paul Lawrence Rose Copies: 1

In German Question/Jewish Question – Revolutionary Anti-Semitism from Kant to Wagner Paul Rose

examines the attitudes of Martin Luther and challenges distinctions between theologically derived

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(medieval) and secular "racial" (modern) anti-Semitism, arguing that there is an unbroken chain of anti-

Semitic feeling between the two periods. In readings of a range of German thinkers, he shows how hatred

changed its vocabulary while retaining its intent.



And God Cried – the Holocaust Remembered – Charles Lawliss Copies: 1

This book depicts the Holocaust with graphic pictures and information. It includes information on Adolph

Hitler, Dr. Josef Mengele, Anne Frank and many more.



The Goebbels Diaries 1942-1943 – Louis P. Lochner Copies: 1

When Russians occupied Berlin in 1945 they went through the German official archives, destroying many

documents, shipping many to Russia, and the rest were discarded in Berlin, considered at the time as a

"junkyard." The writings of Dr. Goebbel, an avid Hitler supporter, were taken by a junk dealer, who tried to

find items to barter among the many papers. Later these papers were discovered to reveal Goebbel's role

in the Jewish extermination during World War II.



The Grey Zone (VIDEO) – Tim Blake Nelson Copies: 1

A powerful holocaust film based on the real-life events and featuring a first-rate ensemble cat, this

compelling and harrowing film chronicles a unit of Auschwitz’s Sonderkommando, a special squad of

Jewish prisoners, who staged the only armed revolt that would ever take place at Auschwitz. (108 minutes)



Hanna and Walter – Hanna and Walter Kohner Copies: 1

The powerful true story of a love that survived the Holocaust, and helped reunite two young people

separated by World War II.



Hidden History the Kovno Ghetto – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Copies: 1

An excellent work on one town's experience in the Holocaust. It contains an excellent array of documents

from the time, hidden at great risk by the inhabitants. This book should dissuade any reader of the notion

that the Jews of Europe did not fight back.

Anne Frank/Holocaust



Holocaust (VIDEO) – Gerald green Copies: 1

A three-part movie depicting a family living in Germany during World War II starring James Woods, Meryl

Streep and Michael Moriarty (7 ½ hours)



The Holocaust- McDougal Littell Copies: 8

Historical readers introduce students to key events and issues in our history through the voices of people

who experienced firsthand



The Holocaust Chronicle – Publications International Ltd.

One of the most comprehensive works pertaining to the holocaust ever produced, this massive

collaboration if full of unique stories and photos that bring to light the events and mindsets of the holocaust.



The Holocaust and the Historians – Lucy S. Dawidowicz Copies: 1

This author sets out to solve a historiographical mystery: Why has the mass murder of European Jews

been overlooked or trivialized by historians throughout the world?



The Hours After, Letters of Love and Longing in War's Aftermath – Gerda Weissmann Klein

& Kurt Klein Copies: 1

This is the collection of correspondence written by Gerda, who at nineteen was liberated after a 350 mile

death march. She fell in love with the man who rescued her, a Jewish American soldier named Kurt Klein.

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The couple was forced to separate weeks after liberation and hours after their engagement. The two wrote

letters back and forth, until the couple was able to reunite in Paris a year later.



I am a Star, Child of the Holocaust – Inge Auerbacher Copies: 1

This is a moving story about Inge, her family and their experience, in a concentration camp in

Czechoslovakia. They survived three years and were finally freed in 1945.



I Never Saw another Butterfly – Hana Volavkova Copies: 2

During Hitler's rule, a small town in the Bohemian mountains was converted into the "model ghetto" where

only Jews lived. This town was to be self-governing, for Jews by Jews. This town was set up to stave off

potential embarrassment of Germany's treatment of the Jews and to solve all awkward problems attending

the Final Solution. A total of 15,000 children entered the Terezin concentration camp, but fewer than 100

survived. While interned, many children wrote poems and drew pictures. This book is the collection of

such artwork, portrayed by the innocence which only children can possess.



Interview with Cornelius Sujik (VIDEO) – Idaho Public Television Copies: 1

Cornelius Sujik, as a 19-year old Dutch boy, helped hide two Jewish people in his home during World War

II. He was later imprisoned by the Nazis. In 1960, he joined the board of the Anne Frank Center in

Amsterdam; later becoming the center's director. Host Marcia Franklin interviewed Sujik when he visited

Boise to open the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise.



Into the Arms of Strangers – Mark Jonathan Harris and Deborah Oppenheimer Copies: 1

A story about the program organized by Britain used to save more than 10,000 children from the Nazis.



Invincible (VIDEO) – Werner Herzog Copies: 1

Based on a true story, this is an extraordinary tale of a simple Jewish man who rises from a life of obscurity

to defend his heritage. With Hitler on the brink of power and the world on the rod to war, watch one hero's

journey from a humble village in Poland to the giddy excesses of 1930s Berlin and the risks he took to fight

for his people. (135 minutes)



Joe and Max (VIDEO) - Steve James Copies: 1

American boxer Joe Louis (Leonard Roberts) meets German champion Max Schmeling (Til Schweiger) in

the ring in 1936, and Schmeling emerges victorious. They fight in the ring once again in 1938, and Louis

hospitalizes his German counterpart. Schmeling, a member of the Nazi party, survives WWII, hears of the

hard times that Louis has fallen on, and seeks out his former sparring partner to help him. This docu-

drama, based on a true story, originally aired on cable television. (113 minutes)



The Last Sunrise – Harold Gordon Copies: 1

The story of a boy who at age ten was condemned to be gassed and burned in the gas chambers and

crematoriums of a concentration camp. Only a few feet away from the final doors of no return at the

undressing room, Harold was saved, by what he calls "the greatest power we all know and call 'our god.'"



Museum of Tolerance – Beth Hashoan

This book, filled with pictures and information about the museum of tolerance in Los Angeles CA, will

invoke a desire to better understand the events of the holocaust and genocide in the world today.



Nazi Hunter 1986 (VIDEO) - Michael Lindsay-Hogg Copies: 1

This movie is based on Beate Klarsfeld's true story, an admirable woman who discovered the horrors of the

holocaust. A lawyer, but a non-Jew, abetted by her (Jewish) husband, she would dedicate her efforts to find

the war criminals, which would lead to the arrest of Klaus Barbie.

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Never Again, I Hope (VIDEO) – Washington State Holocaust Education Center Copies: 1

A composite of nine Jewish Holocaust Survivors' videotaped oral history testimonies. (37 minutes)



Night – Elie Wiesel Copies: 13

This novel is a terrifying account of the Nazi death camp horror that turns a young Jewish boy into an

agonized witness to the death of his family…the death of his innocence… and the death of his God.



The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn and the Accident – Elie Wiesel Copies: 1

A collection of three of Wiesel's works: Night is one of the masterpieces of Holocaust literature; it is the

autobiographical account of an adolescent boy and his father in Auschwitz. Dawn is the short novel about

a young man who has survived the Second World War, settled in Palestine and is apprenticed to a Jewish

terrorist gang; the former victim becomes an executioner. The Accident turns to fiction to question the

limits of the spirit and the self and attempts to answer the question: Can Holocaust survivors forge a new

life without the memories of the old?



Number the Stars – Lois Lowry Copies: 1

A short novel perfect for middle school, that tells the story of Annemarie and her best friend Ellen. When

the Nazis start marching into their town of Copenhagen, Annemarie and her family protect Ellen, then

Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission. Somehow, she must find the strength and courage to

save her best friend's life.



One Survivor Remembers (VIDEO) –Gerda & Kurt Klein Foundation Copies: 1

This Academy Award-winning film tells the remarkable story of Gerda Weissmann Klein and her six-year

ordeal as a victim of Nazi cruelty. The film explores the effects Weissman’s experience had on the rest of

her life and is a journey of survival through one of the most devastating events in the history of mankind.

(39 minutes)



Passage to Freedom – The Sugihara Story – Ken Mochizuki Copies: 1

The true story of a Japanese diplomat, who helped save over 6,000 Jews by issuing them visas to flee to

Japan, told in a manner that teaches children the importance of doing what is right.



The Pianist – Wladyslaw Szpilman Copies: 1

The remarkable story of a musician who survived the German invasion of Warsaw by going into hiding after

losing his family and the radio station where he once performed Chopin. He is later saved by a German

officer who heard him play the same Chopin piece on a piano found amongst the rubble.



The Pictorial Historical: History of Holocaust- Rashut Ha-Zikaron La-Shoah Vela-Gevurah Yad Va-

Shem Copies: 1

It is vital not only in terms of Jewish history and World War II, but also to educate us on the perils of racism

& enlighten us on the responsibilities we have toward one another.



Problems in European Civilization, the Nazi Revolution, Germany's Guilt or Germany's Fate?

– John L. Snell Copies: 1

This book examines the history and reasons behind the rise of Nazism in Germany, leaving the reader to

their own conclusions about the causes of the Nazi Revolution.



The Rescue of Memory – Cheryl Pearl Sucher Copies: 1

Cheryl Sucher is the daughter of Holocaust survivors. Her novel tells the story of Rachel, also a child of

Holocaust survivors, who is torn between never forgetting and creating her life as an independent adult.

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The Seamstress – Sara Tuvel Bermstein Copies: 2

This is the story of an extraordinary woman caught in the Nazi web, witnessing the destruction of ordinary

life, the terror of casual inhumanity, and the dignity of persevering courage and endurance.



Schindler's List (Video) - Steven Spielberg Copies: 1

Schindler's List is a 1993 biographical film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian, a

dramatized account of the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of

more than one thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his munitions factory.



Stolen Years – Maita Floyd Copies: 7

Set against a vivid backdrop of Nazi occupied France, this book follows the wartime story of a remarkable

Basque teenager and her family, revealing the courage of French Resistance heroes and of ordinary

people determined to resist and to survive.



The Sunflower - Simon Weisenthal Copies: 41

The author recalls his demoralizing life in a concentration camp and his envy of the dead Germans who

have sunflowers marking their graves. At the time he assumed his grave would be a mass one, unmarked

and forgotten. Then, one day, a dying Nazi soldier asks Weisenthal for forgiveness for his crimes against

the Jews. What would you do? This important book and the provocative questions it poses are birthing

debates, symposiums, and college courses. The Dalai Lama, Harry Wu, Primo Levi, and others who have

witnessed genocide and human tyranny answer Wiesenthal's ultimate question on forgiveness.



They Thought They Were Free – the Germans 1933-1945 – Milton Mayer Copies: 2

The life stories of ten law-abiding citizens and why as "decent men," they became Nazis.



Treblinka – Jean-Francois Steiner Copies: 1

This book is the inspiring story of the 600 Jews who revolted against their murderers and burned a Nazi

death camp to the ground. After revolting, the prisoners fled to nearby Polish forests, but only 40 survived.

This is a tale, not of defeat, but of triumph; not of extermination, but vindication and transcendence.



Victims of the Nazis – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Copies: 1

These pamphlets aid in describing each group of people victimized by the Nazis during World War II

including Jehovah's Witnesses, the handicapped, the Poles, Sinti & Roma and homosexuals.



Visas for Life – Yukiko Sugihara Copies: 2

In 1939, Chiune Sugihara was sent by the Japanese government to Kovno, Lithuania, to open a consulate.

When Nazi armies invaded Poland, a wave of Jewish refugees fled eastward to Lithuania bringing with

them chilling tales of German atrocities. Many turned to Sugihara, begging for transit visas to escape to

Japan. Sugihara was denied permission three times by his government to issue visas, however,

disregarded orders and saved over 6,000 Jews. After the war the Sugihara family was imprisoned for a

year and a half in a Soviet internment camp in Romania. When the family returned to Japan in 1947,

Sugihara was dismissed from the diplomatic service. He died in 1986, unrecognized by Japan for his

heroism. His wife, Yukiko tells his story in Visas for Life.



What was it like in the Concentration Camp at Dachau? –Dr. Johann Neuhausler Copies: 1

A history of the concentration camp at Dachau, including the different buildings, and what occurred in each.







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Anne Frank/Holocaust –Teacher Resources





Anne Frank – Dr. Joyce Apsel. Copies: 1

A collection of curricula, worksheets and ideas on teaching Anne Frank's diary, written by Dr. Joyce Apsel.



Anne Frank/Holocaust (binder) –The Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

1. Anne Frank Journal – depicts the timeline of Anne Frank's life and the progression of anti-Semitism using

pictures and brief paragraphs.

2. Oprah Talks to Elie Wiesel – the interview between Oprah and one of the most well known Holocaust

authors and survivors.

3. A Case for Integration of Holocaust Education into Secondary Curricula – an essay by Edward G. Olson,

written in Boise.



Anne Frank/Holocaust Envelope – Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

a collection of worksheets that can be used when teaching about the Holocaust, including:

1. Inside Dachau – Poems about surviving through internment at the Dachau concentration camp.

2. Biographies – Short biographies about victims of the Holocaust. Each paper gives the description of one

victim and then goes on to tell what happened to them during and after Nazi control.

3. Assessing and Defining Responsibility – a worksheet for students that lists 30 people involved in Nazi

terrorism during World War II. Students are asked to assess the level of responsibility that each individual

had for the events that occurred between 1933 and 1945.



Anne Frank In Historical Perspective – Alex Grobman & Joel Fishman Copies: 7

A teaching guide for secondary schools when studying Anne Frank and the Holocaust.



Holocaust and Anne Frank- Idaho Anne Frank Exhibit Copies: 4

A curriculum guide for middle school and high school teachers including lesson plans, activities and more.



In the Depths of Darkness – 1992 Days of Remembrance – U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

Copies: 1

a collection of essays, excerpts from Anne Frank's and others' diaries, newspaper clippings and other

writings that are meant to help us remember the horrible atrocities that occurred during World War II.



LIFE Magazine – Time Warner Copies: 1

An enlarged copy of the August 18, 1958 edition of LIFE magazine containing the article "What Happened

After the End of Anne Frank's Diary."



Moving Towards Respect – Contemporary Holocaust Education Foundation Copies: 1

A teacher's manual exploring stereotypes, scape-goating, the roles people play, rights and responsibilities,

the Nazi persecution policies, becoming a refuge, the Holocaust, recent conflicts and youth

activism/organization.



Never Again, I Hope – Washington State Holocaust Education Recourse Center Copies: 1

A Teacher's guide to the movie "Never Again, I Hope" including overhead sheets and a guide to help

teachers when viewing and discussing the video.

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Resistance During the Holocaust – Miles Lerman Center for the Study of Jewish Resistance

Copies: 3

This pamphlet explores examples of armed and unarmed resistance by Jews and other Holocaust victims.



Resistance – Teen Partisans and resisters Who Fought Nazi Tyranny – Charles Anflick Copies: 1

In this book, individuals who were teenagers during the Holocaust share their experiences of life before and

during the war and of the days of liberation. Their messages about their families, friends, love, suffering,

survival, liberation, and rebuilding of new lives are deeply inspiring.



Teaching About the Holocaust – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Copies: 3

A teacher's guide to presenting the Holocaust to the classroom presented by the United States Holocaust

Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.



Tell Them We Remember – Susan Bachrach Copies: 1

This book helps put a human face on the word "Holocaust" by giving pictures and stories of victims of anti-

Semitism and hatred during World War II.



The World Must Know – US Holocaust Memorial Museum Copies: 2

A book told by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, showing the atrocities of the Holocaust and

pictures/memorabilia housed in the museum.



Through the Eyes of a Friend – Rachel Atkins Copies: 6

A teacher's guide to teaching the Holocaust and integration activities within the classroom.



Voyage of the St. Louis – The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Copies: 1

A pamphlet telling the story of the St. Louis, a ship carrying many Jewish passengers seeking refuge that

were denied entry by several countries, later many were later killed at the hands of the Nazis, having been

sent back to Europe.



Salvaged Pages – Alexander Zapruder Copies: 1

This is a stirring diary writing by young people ages 12 to 22 during holocaust. Some of the writers were

refugees. Others were hiding or passing as non-Jews. Some were imprisoned in ghettos. And nearly all

perished before liberation.









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Human Rights



American Armageddon: Religion, Revolution and the Right –Eric K. Ward Copies: 1

On September 26, 1997, over a hundred activists, researchers and academics came together in Colorado

Springs to communicate and strategize in the struggle against the far right's assault on American

democracy. This published work represents the written efforts of the contributors who presented forceful

commentaries and responses concerning the right's policies on religion, libertarianism and morality.



America Needs Human Rights – Anuradha Mittal and Peter Rosset Copies: 1

This book provides a cogent analysis of fundamental problems that disfigure our society, along with

guidelines for addressing them in a constructive way. Topics include understanding human rights, the new

American crisis, poverty in America, welfare reform and human rights and movement building.



The Armenian Genocide (VIDEO) – Atlantis Productions Inc. Copies: 1

This film explains historical events leading up to the Armenian Genocide and gives current examples of

human rights violations best for grades 9 and above. (25 minutes)



Bridge, Building a Race and Immigration Dialogue in the Global Economy – National Network for

Immigrant and Refugee Rights Copies: 1

The BRIDGE Project supports the work of community organizers and activists in using popular education

and community dialogue to discuss and tackle critical issues related to immigrant and refugee rights.

Building on the work of our new and exciting BRIDGE curriculum, which is based on two years of

community input and testing, the BRIDGE Project provides opportunities for training, leadership

development, and community education.



CDA Aryan March (VIDEO) – KIVI channel 6, Boise ID Copies: 3

A 3 min news story about PR and media impacts of Aryan Marches



Change the World 09-2004 (VIDEO) - the Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 11

This video is a production of the IHREC’s 2004 Annual event; the event is held each September and

features a keynote speaker and a live auction among other great events.



Choose Life – Arnold Toynbee and Daisaku Ikeda Copies:1

This book talks about how man-made evils can have a man-made cure, and lay optimistic on the essential

Oneness of mankind and the universe.



The Christmas Menorah – Janice Cohn Copies: 1

This book is based on true events that happened in Billings, Montana in 1993. This is the story of how two

children, two families, and a community unite together against bigotry and acts of hatred.(also referenced in

grade of Scope and Sequence)



Closer Walk (VIDEO) - Robert Bilheimer Copies: 1

This film to provides a definitive portrayal of humankind’s confrontation with the Global AIDS epidemic and

explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity and human rights, as well as showing the harsh

realities of AIDS in the world.



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Common Courage: Bill Wassmuth, Human Rights, and Small Town Activism – Andrea Vogt Copies: 1

A thoughtful book about the importance of speaking out on behalf of human rights, Common Courage grew

out of the last public interviews with noted Northwest human rights activist and former Catholic priest

Bill Wassmuth.



A Day at School (VIDEO) – International Committee of the Red Cross Copies: 1

This film takes us into a classroom in the heart of the Cote D’ ivoire as the students participate in the

program entitled exploring humanitarian law



Etched in Stone- Ryan Coonerty Copies: 1

Enduring words from our nation’s movements, poems and quotations are testimonies to what our nation

was, is or aspires to be. This book is meant to celebrate these displayed words that define our nation.



The Forgotten Genocide (VIDEO) - J. Michael Hagopian Copies: 1

A classic and definitive film about the first genocide of the 20 th Century told for the first time by eyewitness



accounts of Armenian survivors. (Rare archival film footage- 28 minutes)



The Ghetto on the Lagoon – Umberto Fortis Copies: 1

This book offers an inside view of the Venetian Ghetto, over its three centuries of existence. The author

draws upon town planning, religious life and socio-economic trends, which makes the San Girolamo ghetto

unique to others in Italy.



Human Rights – Samuel Totten and Milton Kleg Copies: 1

Everything you could ever want to know about human rights: the history of human rights, past and present

human rights violations, organizations that help promote and protect human rights and much more.



Human Rights in Focus- 3 short films (Video) - Amnesty International Copies: 1

This DVD aims to inspire, inform and challenge young people to take action and stand up for human rights

by using three short inspiring films, three interactive lesson plans linked to the citizenship aspects of the

curricula for ages 14-19, and guidance on teaching controversial issues and taking action.



Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial Dedication (VIDEO) – Idaho Human Rights Education

Center Copies: 4

A 3 part filming of the dedication of the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial



Numberg Laws Loan to Skirball (VIDEO) – Sand Pail Productions Copies: 1

A compilation of various news clips



International Human Rights in Context – Henry J. Steiner and Philip Alston Copies: 1

This book covers the major topics of international human rights: the basic characteristics of international

law; evolution of the human rights movement; civil, political, economic, and social rights; the humanitarian

laws of war; globalization; self-determination; women's rights; universalism, etc.



The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini Copies: 1

This novel follows the story of children in the relatively stable Afghanistan of the early 1970s.They spend

idyllic days running kites and telling stories of mystical places and powerful warriors until an unspeakable

event changes the nature of their relationship forever, and eventually cements their bond in ways neither

boy could have ever predicted. Amir haunted by his cowardly actions, disloyalty and the sometimes

impossible quest for forgiveness that bring him back to his war-torn native land after it comes under Taliban

rule.

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Mine & Yours –Joy Berry Copies: 2

A brief book aimed at younger children to help them understand their rights as children and as humans.



Our Living Bill of Rights – Isidore Starr, PHD Copies: 1

This book is designed to set the stage for an intelligent discussion of an important problem in the area of

liberty, justice, or equality.



Passage to Freedom – Ken Mochizuki Copies: 1

The Sugihara story is that of a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jewish refugees in defiance of

official government orders. He issued and personally signed visas, from dawn to dark, while hundreds

stood in line for their passage to freedom. For children, this story will be a lesson in courage and

conscience and a valuable addition to Holocaust materials. The remarkable actions of Consul Chiune

Sugihara carry an added dimension of heroism and brotherhood above and beyond political pressures.



People Who Have Helped the World – Peter Benenson Copies: 1

Written by a key founder of Amnesty International, this book describes the lives of extraordinary people

who often had the most ordinary beginnings. Examples are given from all time periods, from the

Inquisition, to Tiananmen Square to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.



The Quotable Rebel – Teishan Latner Copies: 1

In this indispensable reference, come the timeless quotes from Malcolm X to Arundhati Roy, from Edward

Said to bell hooks. These are the voices that rise up through history, and encourage the reader to rise as

well. Wise, witty, and well chosen, there's a quote for (almost) every occasion, on (almost) every subject.

Classics from the likes of: Marcus Garvey, Arundhati Roy, William Blum, Jomo Kenyatta, Eduardo Galeano,

Edward Said, Zapatista National Liberation Army, Mark Twain, Vandana Shiva, Kwame Nkrumah,

Tecumseh, Toussaint L'Ouverture, June Jordan, Eugene Debs, Huey Newton, Bell Hooks, Hannah Arendt,

James Connolly, Jean-Paul Sartre, Rafael Cancel Miranda, Ward Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Malcolm X

and, several hundred more!



Santiago's Story (VIDEO) – Fair trade Certified Copies: 1

This movie tells the story of a poor Nicaraguan man who rises out of poverty by joining a group of farmers

who only export their coffee to the Fair Trade market. (15 minutes)



Think About Tomorrow (VIDEO) –Amnesty International Copies: 3

This video was made by Amnesty International to explain their goal and purpose as an organization.

(25 minutes)



Thoughts on Human Dignity and Freedom – Amnesty International Copies: 1

A collection of 50 photographs taken by some of the world's most accomplished photographers that shows

the many faces of the human race. These poignant and powerful images remind us that every human being

possesses inherent dignity and inalienable rights.



The Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Ruth Rocha and Otavio Roth Copies: 2

This work is a book containing a translation of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights

for use by children.



The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (VIDEO) - Amnesty International Copies: 2

Amnesty International's animated video stating the universal declaration of human rights using children's

voices and simplified language. 22 minutes

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Uprooted: Refugees of the Global Economy- National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights with

Sasha Khokha, Ulla Nilsen, Jon Fromer, and Francisco Herrera Copies: 1

UPROOTED: Refugees of the Global Economy is a compelling documentary about how the global

economy has forced people to leave their home countries. UPROOTED presents three stories of

immigrants who left their homes in Bolivia, Haiti, and the Philippines after global economic powers

devastated their countries, only to face new challenges in the United States. These powerful stories raise

critical questions about U.S. immigration policy in an era when corporations cross borders at will.



Winter in My Soul (VIDEO) – Bob Nellis Copies: 1

The Heart Mountain Internment Camp in Wyoming was one of many camps that Japanese-Americans were

sent to. Isolated by barbed wire, they were left with few choices. During internment, families were altered,

and lives were changed. (40 minutes)



Women Facing War: 2004 Version (VIDEO) – International Committee of the Red Cross Copies: 5



A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt & the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Mary Ann Glendon

Copies: 1

Eleanor Roosevelt was unafraid to speak her mind and was famously tenacious in her convictions. It is

understandable why she was asked by President Truman to lead a controversial commission, under the

auspices of the newly formed United Nations, to create the world's first international bill of rights. This is the

inspiring story of the remarkable group of men and women from around the world who participated in this

historic achievement and gave us the founding document of the modern human rights movement.



Youth for Human Rights International (VIDEO) – Golden Era Productions Copies: 10

Promoting human rights education through TV commercials created using the basic rights from the UDHR



Zlata's Diary – A Child's Life in Sarajevo – Zlata Filipović Copies: 1

Similar to Anne Frank, Zlata kept a diary during both peaceful and war torn times in Sarajevo. Zlata learns

to live without water and electricity or a steady supply of food. Originally published by UNICEF, this diary

tells about the inhumanity of war.









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Human Rights - Teacher Resources



Circle of Rights: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Activism - Asian Forum for Human Rights and

Development Copies: 1

This book seeks to answer some of the many questions that are asked about Economic, Social and

Cultural rights. Its purpose is to contribute to the process of learning that is currently underway and to

encourage an expansion of activism that has as its goal the promotion and protection of ESC rights.



The Constitution…The Words We Live By – The Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States

Constitution Copies: 1

(4 units) – A teacher's guide to teaching human rights pertaining to the U.S. Constitution.



Educating for Human Dignity – Betty A. Reardon Copies: 1

This book offers a curriculum framework and rationale, resource listings, and sample lesson materials to

facilitate human rights education in elementary and secondary schools and teacher education institutions.



For The Sake of Peace –Daisaku Ikeda Copies: 1

This book tackles the issue of peace from the Buddhist perspective of compassion and the

interconnectedness of all life.



Human Rights (binder) - The Idaho Human Rights Education Center

a collection of readings and short stories compiled by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, including:

1. Beyond Good and Evil – Marshall Rosenburg on Creating a Nonviolent World –

Interview by D. Killian (Copies: 1)

2. Human Rights for the Nonhuman Great Apes – Paola Cavalieri (Copies: 1)

3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Copies: 1)

4. Essays on Human Rights: Contemporary Issues and Jewish Perspectives (Copies: 1)



Human Rights Education for the Twenty-First Century- George J. Andreopoulos and

Richard Pierre Claude Copies: 1

This work is a comprehensive resource for training, education and raising awareness in a wide variety of

settings, both formal and informal. In addition to providing thorough coverage of human rights theories and

contexts, the book includes sections dedicated to teacher training and college and adult education;

specialized human rights training for various professions; community-based education in informal settings;

and resources and funding.



The Human Rights Education Handbook – Nancy Flowers Copies: 2

A complete handbook to teaching human rights, from ideas and resources for teaching elementary students

to workshops for adults.



Human Rights Here and Now – Human Rights Educators' Network, Human Rights USA Resource Center

and the Stanley Foundation Copies: 3

Projects and teaching ideas for celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For elementary

through high school students.

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Human Rights Quarterly – John Hopkins University Press Copies: 1

A comparative and international journal of the social sciences, humanities, and law pertaining to human

rights. Volume 30, Number 4, November 2008.



A More Inclusive World Starts with Education – Special Olympics Copies: 2

A resources for teachers to aid in educating and preparing students for the Special Olympics held in Idaho

in February of 2009.



Speak Truth to Power- Amnesty International Copies: 1

This book contains interviews with over 50 human rights advocates from around the world, accompanied

by their portraits. In each interview, Kennedy Cuomo examines the quality of courage with women and

men who are dramatically changing the course of events in their communities and countries.



The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell Copies: 1

How little things can make a big difference



United (VIDEO) –Leslie Brown & Taron Lexton Copies: 19

A fresh and electrifying story of one Kid fighting for his rights to play, this film was directed by a 19 year old

film maker who focuses on educating others about human rights.



Voices for Freedom- Amnesty International Copies: 1

Spanning two and a half decades of contemporary history and sketching a remarkable portrait of human

rights in dozens of countries, Voices for Freedom reflects the work of Amnesty International and the lives of

the people it has sought to protect.









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Idaho Materials – Teacher Resources





Celebrate Community, Honor Diversity – Boise School District Copies: 2

Participant packets for Boise Elementary schools, includes resource packet.



The Complete Guide to Service Learning – Cathryn Berger Kaye Copies: 10

A treasury of activities, ideas, and resources, this eloquent, exhilarating guide can help teachers and youth

workers engage young hearts and minds in reaching out and giving back. Author Cathryn Berger Kaye, an

educational workshop leader, speaker, and former classroom teacher, presents service learning—its

importance, steps, essential elements, and challenges—within a curricular context.



The History of Idaho's Constitution (VIDEO) – Idaho Humanities Council Copies: 1

A brief video discussing our state's constitution (26 minutes)



Integrated Resource Center Project Plan –Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

Project plan for creating a resource center that would have reading materials for grades K-12, focusing on

cultural awareness and human rights.



Profiles of Child Well Being – M, Mather and K. Rivers Copies: 1

1999-2000 Idaho Kids Count – statistics of children in Idaho by county



Social Science Exploratory – The Idaho Department of Education Copies: 1

The Idaho Department of Education's course of study includes exploring the Idaho landscape, Idaho's

diverse cultures, Idaho's regional identities, and the interaction of people and their environment in Idaho.



Touching Haiti – by Donna-Marie Hayes Copies: 2

This book was written to create awareness for "Project Haiti," a program supported by the Saint Alphonsus

Regional Medical Center Foundation to build an orphanage and a pediatric hospital on the outskirts of

Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This is a personal narrative about the experiences of nine members of the Haiti

Medical Mission Team from Boise who traveled to Haiti in February 2001, amidst political instability,

rampant corruption and unspeakable poverty.



Tool Kit – Idaho Inclusiveness Symposium Copies: 2

2002 Idaho Inclusiveness Symposium gives theme days for high school, sample art work and logos, and

activities to promote tolerance, acceptance and kindness in schools.



VANDALS Spray-paint Boise Green Belt with GRAFFITI (VIDEO) - Nelson Communication Associates

Copies: 1

A brief visual from various news stories about vandalism on the Boise Greenbelt on and near the Anne

Frank Memorial (12 minutes)







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African American & Slavery



Africa is Not a Country – Margy Burns Knight and Mark Melnicove Copies: 1

This book not only tells basic facts about Africa, but also gives a short story about the lives of Africans in

different parts of the country.



Amazing Grace – Mary Hoffman Copies: 2

This is the story about a young girl named Grace, who loves stories, and acting out different characters.

When Grace wants to try out for the class production of Peter Pan, she keeps in mind that she can be

anything she wants to be and the results are truly amazing!



American Experience- Malcolm X (VIDEO) -P.B.S. Copies: 1

A PBS segment about influential civil rights activist Malcolm X (2 ½ hours)



Blessed are the Peacemakers – S. Jonathan Bass Copies: 1

The purpose of this book is to tell the history of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Why

and how was it written? How and where was it prepared and published? Who were the eight white

ministers addressed in the letter? This book answers these questions and more by offering individual

biographies of the eight white clergymen as well as Martin Luther King Jr.'s prison writings.



The Color of Home – Mary Hoffman Copies: 1

A children's book that tells about a Somalian boy's first day at an American school. This book briefly

describes war in Somalia, living in camps, and the need to move out of the country.



The Coming Race War in America – by Carl T. Rowan Copies: 1

Written in 1996, this book describes the current (during the 90s) racial tensions that were tearing the

country apart, and the solutions needed to diffuse the situation. Rowan explores race and class relations

and actions needed to create trust and relieve tensions which, if let unnoticed, could lead to a "race war."



Convicted in the Womb: One Man's Journey From Prisoner to Peacemaker– Carl Upchurch

Copies: 1

This is the true story of an African American man who went from an elementary school dropout fighting for

survival on the streets of Philadelphia, as well as a gang member and bank robber facing a future in federal

penitentiaries to a respected community organizer and one of the most compelling and visionary leaders of

the civil rights movement. Upchurch was catapulted into the national spotlight following his organization of

a summit that brought together the country's most notorious gangs.



Crucifying a Color – Kenneth L Johnson Copies: 1

A book about "understanding the nature of our blackness‖ Johnson talks about his awareness of race

distinction when he entered college and the experiences of racism he faced during his lifetime.



And don't call me a racist! – Ella Mazel Copies: 1

A collaboration of quotes on race relations between the black and white races throughout history. In this

treasury of 1000 quotes, you'll find statements about slavery in the US, relations in the South in present

times, and the difficulties people have found living as a member of their race.



An Easy Burden – Andrew Young Copies: 1

The tale of the Civil Rights Movement as told by Andrew Young, who stood at the side of Martin Luther

King Jr. Young describes personal experiences and incorporates the civil rights movement's evolution from

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the philosophy of accommodation and middle-class aspirations of his parent's generation to the non-violent

approach taken by Martin Luther King Jr.



A Field Day – Keith Anderson Copies: 1

A Field Day is a true story about a young black boy growing up in a white world in the turbulent sixties who

finds friendship and solace in the game of baseball. A message of racial understanding is not

overpowering, but evident. This book describes the lives of a family who faced prejudice with grace and

good humor and how one sport helped to build bridges and tear down walls.



For Us, the Living – Myrlie Evers Copies: 1

Mrs. Evers is the president of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).

Her late husband was a field secretary for the Mississippi NAACP and was gunned down in 1963 for his

political stance in fighting for civil rights. Mrs. Evers talks about personal experiences with racism,

segregation, and continuing the battle her husband fought for 30 years of his life.



FOUND VOICES -The Slave Narratives (VIDEO) – Films for the Humanities & the Sciences

Copies: 1

A film to be used in a humanities or social science class, pertaining to the slavery era in the United States



God Grew Tired of Us- John Bul Dau, Copies: 1

Orphaned by a tumultuous civil war and traveling barefoot across the sub-Saharan desert, John Bul Dau,

Daniel Abol Pach and Panther Blor were among the 25,000 ―Lost Boys‖ (ages 3 to 13) who fled villages,

formed surrogate families and sought refuge from famine, disease, wild animals and attacks from rebel

soldiers, eventually finding a home in the United States.



A Guide to Facing the Truth – Bill Moyers Copies: 1

These stories raise question about the ways in which nations confront a history of

Collective violence.



A Guide to Ghetto Life 101 – Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Copies: 1

A documentary created by two 13 year old boys from Chicago that tells about the lives and the

neighborhoods of two young boys growing up in the ghetto. (Booklet with audio tape recording)



I Was Born a Slave – Yuval Taylor Copies: 1

This work is comprised of an anthology of classic slave narratives with over 120 autobiographies of ex-

slaves that were published in the mid 18th – early 20th centuries. Narratives include tales of Africa, pirate

ships, slave rebellions and other stories. Each narrative is its own mini-book.



In Our Village - Kambi ya Simba through the Eyes of Its Youth- Barbara Cervone Copies: 1

In Tanzania, close to the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the Great Rift

Valley, lies a rural village called Kambi ya Simba with one road in and one road out. Its 5,000 residents,

spread over 40 square kilometers, are farmers. They are poor, by every measure. For the past two years,

the U.S.-based nonprofit What Kids Can Do (WKCD) has worked with students at Awet Secondary School

in Kambi ya Simba to document daily life in their village—with digital cameras and tape recorders.



In Our Global Village - West Hollywood through the Eyes of Its Youth- Cathryn Berger Kaye & Resa

Gabe Nikol Copies: 1

"In Our Global Village" is a response to a book created by school children in a small town in titled "In Our

Village: Kambi ya Simba Through the Eyes of Its Youth." "In Our Global Village" is a response that others

do in fact care about the lives and challenges of people near and distant. Kambi ya Simba and West

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Hollywood are worlds apart yet the words, photographs and artwork from the children reflect not only the

differences but the similarities between the two places.



Lasting Valor –Vernon J. Baker Copies: 1

This book is especially important to the Idaho Human Rights Education Center because its subject, Vernon

Baker, has visited twice to plant trees at the Center in his honor. Vernon is the only living African American

World War II veteran to earn America's highest distinction of valor, the Medal of Honor. This book tells his

story of discrimination within the military and his acts of courage that won him the recognition he so greatly

deserves.



Left to Tell- Immaculee Ilibagiza Copies: 1

Immaculée shares her miraculous story of how she survived during the Rwanda genocide in 1994 when

she and seven other women huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor’s house

for 91 days showing us how to embrace the power of prayer, forge a profound and lasting relationship with

God, and discover the importance of forgiveness and the meaning of truly unconditional love and

understanding through our darkest hours.



Little Cliff and the Porch People – Clifton L. Taulbert Copies: 1

A collection of memoirs set in segregated Mississippi.



Martin Luther King – Rosemary L. Bray Copies: 1

A slightly longer children's book that discusses the journey of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life dedicated to the

civil rights movement and why we celebrate his special day in January.



Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail (VIDEO) – Coronet Films & Video Copies: 1

In 1963, after a nonviolent march to protest segregation laws and the arrest of the march's leaders,

including Martin Luther King Jr., the clergyman of Birmingham, Alabama wrote a letter appealing to the

black population to stop their demonstrations. This letter was published in the Birmingham News the day

Martin Luther King Jr. was imprisoned. In response to the letter, Dr. King wrote his famous "Letter from a

Birmingham Jail." This program sets the stage for these events and presents the ideas Dr. King so

courageously pronounced in his letter. (26 minutes, middle school/high school)



Mendez vs. Westminster – For all the Children (VIDEO) –KOCE- Orange County Education

Copies: 2

This movie shows how segregation ended in Californian schools



Mighty Times (VIDEO) - Southern Poverty law Center Copies: 1

This video portrays the legacy of Rosa Parks and her infamous single act of defiance which led to a series

of events that helped to overturn an unjust law and create a legacy of mighty times that continue to inspire

those who work for freedom and equality today. (40 minutes)



The Negro in America – Larry Cuban Copies: 1

This is a textbook-like novel, which discusses the path of the Negro in American history, from slavery to the

NAACP. Each section has a testimony or live account of some kind, to further explain the injustices African

Americans have suffered throughout history.



The Negro in American History, Volume 1: Which Way to Citizenship – The Scholastic Great Issue

Series. Copies: 1





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This book is a bit older and much shorter than many others on the list, so can be used for younger school

aged children. This book attempts to examine the origins and history of slavery and prejudice, ending with

the Reconstruction period and provides lessons for the present and future.



Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored – Clifton L. Taulbert Copies: 1

―Taubert book is a tribute to his childhood heroes: a handful of mostly unschooled residents of rural

Glen Allen, who lifted his sights, made him believe he was special and pointed him toward success...‖



Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Man – Henry Louis Gates Jr. Copies: 1

This book tells about the lives of several key black men in the 20 th century who "have shaped the world as



much as they were shaped by it, who gave as good as they got," including Colin Powell, Harry Belafonte,

Louis Farrakhan, Anatole Broyard, Bill T. Jones, James Baldwin, and Albert Murray.



Twelve Years A Slave Salomon Northup - Sue Eakin and Joseph Logsdon Copies: 1

―A moving vital testament to one of slavery’s‖ many thousand gone who retained his humanity in the bowels

of degradation.‖



Two Towns of Jasper (VIDEO) -Marco Williams & Whitney Dow Copies: 1

On June 7, 1998, a sleepy east Texas town awoke to the news of a gruesome murder. James Byrd Jr., an

African-American, was brutally beaten, chained to the back of a pickup, and dragged for three miles until

his body was torn apart. Three white men were later arrested and charged with kidnapping and murder.

(91 minutes)



Unafraid of the Dark – Rosemary L. Bray Copies: 1

A memoir of life in Chicago during the 1960s. Rosemary tells about her family living on welfare, her

mother's struggle for a better life for her children, and her father's physical abuse. This novel is an easy

read, and the language is not to difficult for lower level high school students. In a series of vignettes,

Rosemary tells about her childhood, school, and family, all of which led her to become one of the first black

women to attend Yale University and, later, a journalist.



And the Walls Came Tumbling Down – Ralph David Abernathy Copies: 2

This National Bestseller sets the record straight about Martin Luther King Jr., and the man who may never

have received his due. Abernathy played an honorable and significant role in the founding days of the civil

rights movement.



Walking with the Wind – John Lewis and Michael D'Orso Copies: 1

A collection of memoirs about the civil rights movement considered to be one of the most important records

ever written. This book is a national best-seller, and among its many awards was A New York Times and

Los Angeles Times Book of the Year.



A Way Out of No Way – Andrew Young Copies: 1

The spiritual memoirs of Andrew Young, a pastor who fought for civil rights in the 1960s and later went on

to serve as a U.S. Congressman, an ambassador to the United Nations and mayor of Atlanta Georgia.

Young writes about the importance of listening for a spiritual calling and completing that calling with

strength and determination, no matter the obstacles.



Witness for Freedom - E. Finkenbine, Michael F. Hembree, and Donald Yacovone Copies: 1

An extraordinary documented history of the African American struggle for freedom and equality





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African Americans –Teacher Resources



African American (binder) – the Idaho Human Rights Education Center

A collection of articles and teaching tools compiled by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, including:

1. Two Towns of Jasper – (Copies: 3)

Teacher guide with discussion topics and questions for the movie Two Towns of Jasper.

2. The Albany Movement – (Copies: 10)

Brief history of the Albany civil rights movement.

3. Letter to MLK from 8 Clergymen – (Copies: 10)

Statement published in the Birmingham News and directed to Martin Luther King Jr. King read it

four days later in his cell at the Birmingham Jail and was inspired to respond with his famous letter.

4. My Trip to the Land of Gandhi –Martin Luther King Jr. (Copies: 10)

MLK was extremely drawn to the nonviolent protests of Gandhi, so much that he visited India; this

story is about his trip.



America’s Civil Rights Movement – Teaching Tolerance Copies: 1

A 38 min. film and 104 page text aid in the exploration of the people and the events of the movement



The Children’s March – Teaching Tolerance Copies: 1

A lesson guide pertaining to the events of the civil rights movement as it pertained to the children who took

part in the various events.



Heroes of Today and Yesterday: Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement – Sunburst Copies: 1

A lesson guide pertaining to the events of the Montgomery Bus boycott and the Rosa Parks story showing

their heroism and bravery and the lasting results of doing what’s right



Letter from a Birmingham Jail – Martin Luther King Jr. Copies: 22

The essay written by Martin Luther King Jr. written in the form of an open letter on April 16, 1963, while he

was serving a sentence for participating in civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama.



Martin Luther King Jr. Curriculum Packet –Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

An activity for children of all ages children addressing prejudice and hate that has affected our country.



Mighty Times - Southern Poverty Law Center Copies: 1

The Legacy of Rosa Parks



Northwest Black Pioneers, a Centennial Tribute – Ralph Hayes & Joe Franklin Copies: 1

Stories of important African-American figures, from exploration, colonization and the pioneers









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American History



The American West – Liz Sonneborn Copies: 1

An illustrated history of the American West, this book includes all the exciting peoples that make up our

history, from Native Americans, to African-American cowboys, Mormons, Chinese, outlaws and many more.



Bridges and Borders – Diversity in America – TIME Magazine Copies: 1

A collection of readings from TIME Magazine 1923-1994



Can We Learn Anything from the 60s? (We Think So) - The Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity

Copies: 1

This is the fall 2000 issue of "The Dignity Report." Includes articles about Vietnam War protests, lessons

from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and other related resources.



The Challenge of Terrorism- McDougal Littell Copies: 1

This textbook is in the Historical Readers series, designed to introduce students to key events and issues in

our history through the voices of people who experienced them firsthand. This particular edition discusses

9/11 and its effect on our country. Fascinating source documents and illustrations are arranged in

chronological units that establish context. Each selection is followed by critical-thinking questions that can

be used as discussion starters or for short-essay assignments.



Double Victory: A Multicultural History of America in World War II – Ronald Takaki Copies: 1

Ronald Takaki was living 10 miles from Pearl Harbor when it was bombed. He uses his own experiences

with those of minority everyday Americans to show the affect the war had on the "average" American.

Takaki tells the stories of African-American, Jewish, Japanese-American and Native American peoples,

who all did their part to help the war effort, and often times went unnoticed.



Etched in Stone- Ryan Coonerty Copies: 1

Etched in Stone unfolds the American saga from four perspectives: In Praise of Public Lives; celebrated

leaders, thinkers, and innovators; Ordinary Heroes- people who did extraordinary things; and Bearing

Witness. Each reveals the promises of America—freedom and future. Stunning images by noted

architectural photographer Carol Highsmith enhance the powerful messages and give each site a life and

purpose beyond stone. The dramatic interplay of words and photographs makes this a beautiful book that

will strongly appeal to all readers interested in American history, architecture, art, and culture.



Give Me My Father's Body, the Life of Minik, the New York Eskimo – Kenn Harper Copies: 1

In 1897, American explorer Robert Peary brought six Eskimo "specimens" to New York City, to be

examined by doctors, scientists and the paying public. One of these Eskimos was a child named Minik,

who was brought to New York with his father, who dies in the US and whose bones are later displayed in

the Museum of Natural History. Minik's story tells of being caught between two conflicting cultures and of

the devastating consequences that man's quest for fame and glory had on one small boy.



I Pledge Allegiance – Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson Copies: 1

An explanation of what the pledge of allegiance means, as well as why the American flag is the way it is.



Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859-1865- Abraham Lincoln Copies: 2

In this collection of 555 writings, many words and deeds are recorded – the order to re-supply Fort Sumter,

the emancipation of the slaves held in the Confederacy, and proposals to offer the South generous terms of

reconstruction, by which he hoped to defend and preserve the Union.



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Many People, One Nation – Bernard A. Weisberger Copies: 1

Part of the American Heritage Library, this is a warm, hopeful book with much to say on what sort of people

we are as Americans, how we got that way, and where – with patience and good will – we might be going

tomorrow. This book discusses all aspects of American history, from discovery, treatment of Native

Americans, slavery, the railroad and much more.



Molly Bannaky – Alice McGill Copies: 1

The story of an incredible woman who is accused of stealing in England and although she is spared her life,

she is exiled from her country. She travels to America as an indentured servant, successfully gains her

independence and her own land. Molly is a woman of kindness and love. During a time where many

people are cruel to African people, Molly marries one, despite what her neighbors say. She teaches her

children and grandchildren about farming, how to read, and about her past as an English dairymaid and

about her husband being a prince who was the son of a king in Africa.



Terrorism: A War Without Borders (VIDEO) – US Department of State Copies: 1

This video explains what terrorism is and gives examples of worldwide acts of terrorism, beginning with the

1700s. The video ends with questions for students/audience to discuss. (10 minutes)



Thunder at Gettysburg – Patricia Lee Gauch Copies: 1

In the summer of 1863, America was divided by a terrible civil war. Tillie Pierce wanted the Union soldiers

of the North to win. They were fighting the Southern Rebels to keep the country united and to end slavery.

Tillie ends up in the middle of battle and this book tells what she sees.



A Time for Choices – First Amendment Congress Copies: 1

This book is more like a catalog/pamphlet which discusses the importance of the First Amendment and its

relevance/importance to society.



Sunsets of the West – Tony Johnston Copies: 1

A book about one family's journey in a covered wagon to the American West. This book describes the

hardships and accomplishments that the American pioneers endured.



We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 3 – Center For civic Education Copies: 1

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is a nationally acclaimed program focusing on the history

and principles of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights for upper elementary, middle, and high school

students.



White Nationalism Moves from Cartridge Box to Ballot Box - The Northwest Coalition for Human

Dignity Copies: 2

This is the summer 2000 issue of "The Dignity Report." The issue's focus is the adaptations made by

Aryan nations to survive within a changing society. Includes articles on White Nationalist political parties,

political outlets used for extreme right wing ideas, and the Christian Right and Conservative Businesses in

Oregon. Also lists other useful resources.



You Rule (VIDEO) – National Conference of State Legislatures Copies: 4

A DVD featuring four students discovering their voice as citizens in American Democracy.









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American History –Teacher Resources



Becoming an Active Citizen - Sunburst Copies: 1

This video is made to help children become familiar with the democratic process and to recognize what it

means to be a citizen in a multicultural society.



Choosing to Participate – Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Copies: 2

Part of the "Facing History and Ourselves" series. Discussions for class about prejudice, the Little Rock

Nine, and how prejudice was defeated in Billings, Montana in 1993.



Facing History and Ourselves – Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Copies: 2

Guide to audio visual resources, to be coupled with curriculum.



Facing History and Ourselves (VIDEO) -Facing history and Ourselves National Foundation

Copies: 1

Becoming American: The Chinese Experience facing excerpt



Facing History and Ourselves – Holocaust and Human Behavior- Facing History and Ourselves

National Foundation Copies: 1

The Facing History and Ourselves National foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to

engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism in order

to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By tracing the historical roots of the

events that led to the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection

between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives.



The Genocide of the Armenians- Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Copies: 1

Part of the Facing History and Ourselves series. This book raises important questions about our own

responsibilities as individuals and as members of groups and nations to those beyond our borders.



Guns and the Constitution – The Center to Prevent handgun Violence Copies: 1

An educational program dealing with the 2nd Amendment, the Right of the People, Guns in the Media, and

the "Great Debate" (worksheets, video and teacher materials included)



Honor Bound – Jeannot Szwarc Copies: 1

Teacher guide to be coupled with movie about one soldier's march through war and racial turmoil in the

100th/42nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated unit made solely for Japanese-Americans to prove their

loyalty.



A Place at the Table – Teaching Tolerance Copies: 2

144 pages of stories, documents and photographs detailing the struggles for equality in America, along with

a video and teacher's guide.



A Pledge is a Promise - Sunburst Copies: 1

This video is meant to help children understand the meaning of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance.



The Shadow of Hate - Teaching Tolerance Copies: 5

Stories and examples of intolerance in American History, teacher materials included.



The Signers, the 56 Stories behind the Declaration of Independence – Dennis Fradin Copies: 1

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A book illuminating the lives of each of the men who signed the constitution.



The Uprooted, Refugees and the United States – David M. Donahue & Nancy Flowers Copies: 1

A multidisciplinary teaching guide for use with students from middle school to adult. The goal of this book

is to help students examine the plight of refugees by providing information, building empathy, stimulating

social action and exploring different paths toward conflict resolution.



US History (binder) – The Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

A collaboration of articles and handouts compiled by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center includes:

1. ―Little Things are Big" – (Copies: 25)

an article about one man and how race identity caused him to forgo his

personal characteristics. When the author was younger he was on the subway with a woman

struggling with her children and bags. Because the man was scared that she would be prejudiced,

and not comfortable with a Negro/Puerto Rican man helping her so close to midnight, he continues

to walk past her, ignoring her need for assistance. After which, he vows to offer his help regardless

of how the offer will be received.

2. Supreme Court Ruling of Walker vs. City of Birmingham,

including comments from Justices Warren, Douglas and Brennan

3. Copy of the Declaration of Independence (Copies: 1)

4. Copy of the United States Constitution (Copies: 1)

5. Amendments of the Constitution (Copies: 1)



War, Terrible War – Joy Hakim Copies:1

This book takes us into the heart of the Civil War, from the battle of Manassas to the battle of Gettysburg

and to the South's surrender at the Appomattox Court House. Follow the common soldiers in blue and gray

as they endure long marches, freezing winter camps, and the bloodiest battles ever fought on American

soil.



We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution – Center for Civic Education Copies: 60

There are six units in this book that examine the historical and philosophical foundations of our country's

ideas about constitutional government, the creation of the Constitution, organizing of the national

government, the development of the Constitution, the meaning of the various rights guaranteed in the

Bill of Rights, expansion of rights during the last 200 years and, the roles of citizens in American

democracy.









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Asian & Japanese-American Internment



An Artist's View of the Japanese-American Internment – Kenjiro Nomura Copies: 1

A collection of family photos and personal artwork from a Japanese-American family who were uprooted

from their community and herded to an internment camp during World War II.



The Children of Topaz – Michael O. Tunnell and George W. Chilcoat Copies: 1

In 1943, Lillian Yamauchi Hori taught a third grade class in an internment camp in Topaz, Utah. The class

diary tells about life in the camp and reveals the injustices experienced by the children and, most

importantly, their resilience in living in a prejudiced world.



Come See the Paradise (VIDEO) - Alan Parker Copies: 1

A love story set against the backdrop of WWII, Jack McGurn (Dennis Quaid) is drafted into the army and

powerless to help his Japanese-American wife when her family is sent into internment. (Rated R - 135

minutes)



Days of Waiting (VIDEO) - Steven Okazaki Copies: 1

The story about Estelle Ishigo, one of the few Caucasians interned with Japanese-Americans in 1942. She

refused to be separated from her Japanese-American husband and lived with him for four years at the

Heart Mountain Camp in Wyoming. Estelle was an artist and recorded the rigors and deprivations of camp

life through sketches and watercolors. (28 minutes)



Desert Exile – The Uprooting of a Japanese-American Family – Yoshiko Uchida Copies: 1

A sensitive and readable account that captures with insight and human warmth the feel of what it was like

to be sent by one's own government into exile in the wilderness.



Farewell to Manzanar – Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston Copies: 2

This is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced

detention…and of a native-born American child who discovered what it was like to grow up behind barbed

wire in the United States.



Heart Mountain – Eiichi Edward Sakauye Copies: 1

Heart Mountain was an internment camp for over 11,000 of the 110,000 Japanese-Americans forced out of

their homes in 1942. These unique photographs focus on the activities of the Heart Mountain community

and are a tribute to the resilience of men and women who made the most of their incarceration behind

barbed wire.



The Heart Mountain Story – Mamoru Inouye Copies: 1

A collection of photographs from Heart Mountain, a Japanese-American internment camp in Wyoming.



Hear Me Now – Tragedy in Cambodia – Sophal Leng Stagg Copies: 1

Sophal Leng was nine years old when she and her family were forced to leave their home in Phnom Penh

in April of 1975, joining the multitude of Cambodians who were dragged through hell by the brutal regime of

the Khmer Rouge. This is the story of Sophal Leng recounting the unimaginable pain, suffering, starvation

and disease that she miraculously endured.



Japanese Relocation National Archive Footage (VIDEO) -US National Archives Copies: 1





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A short movie made for news coverage of the Japanese-American relocation. A "happy" depiction, as

presented by the US government, of how Japanese-Americans ("evacuees") were being relocated for their

own protection. (10 minutes)



And Justice for All – John Tateishi Copies: 1

In this book, John Tateishi allows thirty Japanese-Americans, to speak for themselves about the internment

camps of World War II. This book captures the personal feelings and experiences of the only group of

American citizens ever to be confined in concentration camps in the United States.



Lawson Fusao Inada: What it Means to Be Free (VIDEO) – Michael Markee & Vincent Wixion

Copies: 1

A Video about poetry & Japanese American internment, viewers will engage with poetry as a way of

presenting life influenced by early events, and feel the exhilaration and value of freedom.



The Minidoka Interlude – Residents of Minidoka Relocation Center Copies: 1

Patterned after a high school yearbook, The Minidoka Interlude contains visual memories of an Idaho

relocation camp. The editor of this book, Tommy Takeuchi, hoped to share his memories but died in 1990

without doing so. This book is presented by his children, with the hope that people of the future will not

experience what their father did during the war when prejudice was a fact of life.



The Name Jar – Yangsook Choi Copies: 1

When Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, she decides to change her name so her classmates

can pronounce it. Her classmates begin a name jar with suggestions for her. While picking a name, Unhei

learns that being different is a good thing.



A Personal Matter: Gordon Hirabayashi vs. the United States (VIDEO) - John De Graaf Copies: 1

During Word War II, Gordon Hirabayashi refused to be interned on the grounds that Executive Order 9066

violated his Constitutional rights. This video shows a personal look at basic protections of the Constitution

such as due process of law and individual rights. (30 minutes)



Polly Bemis – A Chinese-American Pioneer – Priscilla Wegars Copies: 1

The true story of Idaho citizen Polly Bemis as told by Polly and friends who knew her, as well as from a

wide range of documents.



Shin's Tricycle – Tatsuharu Kodama Copies: 1

The true story about a young boy killed in the Hiroshima bombing. Shin was three years old when his life

was cut short. The tricycle is now on display at the Hiroshima Peace Museum, where it is viewed by 1.5

million people each year.



Stereotypes and Admonitions – Roger Shimomurs Copies: 1

A collection of pop art and commercial examples of racial discrimination against Japanese-Americans.



Thousand Pieces of Gold – Ruhanne Lum McCunn Copies: 1

A story of struggle and survival as a woman and slave in China, and American West. It is fast-paced

and entertaining, packed with adventure, drama, and inspiration.









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Asian/Japanese internment –Teacher Resources



Becoming American – The Chinese Experience – Bill Moyers Copies: 1

Chronicles of the history of Chinese immigrants and their ongoing struggle to become American



Days of Waiting – Steven Okazaki's Copies: 1

A teacher's guide with a movie about an American woman who lived in an internment camp because she

refused to separate from her Japanese-American husband



Farewell to Manzanar – Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Copies: 1

A teacher's resource to go along with the novel



Honor Bound (VIDEO) -National Japanese Historical Society Copies: 1

The story of one soldier's march through war and racial turmoil in the 100 th/42nd Regimental Combat Team,



a segregated unit made solely for Japanese-Americans to prove their loyalty. (1hour – comes with teacher

resource guide)



The Japanese-American Experience – David J. O’Brian and Stephen S. Fugita Copies: 1

Curriculum and resource guide with articles and activities to help teach about the Japanese-American

internment of the 1950s.



Minidoka Internment National Monument – U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service

Copies: 1

Draft general management plan and environmental impact statement of 2005 about Idaho's Minidoka

monument.



A Personal Matter: Gordon Hirabayashi vs. the United States- John de Graaf with The Constitution

Project. Copies: 1

Curriculum and teacher's guide for this Supreme Court Case with movie about one man who refused

to leave his home saying that Japanese-American internment was against his constitutional rights.



Thousand Pieces of Gold (VIDEO) – Kelly/Yamamoto Production Copies: 1

A Testament to the strength of the Human Spirit



Vietnam – A literature based multicultural unit – Betsy Franco Copies: 1

a teacher's guide to teaching about the Vietnamese culture including pictures, games and activities.









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Bullying/Sexual Harassment -Teacher Resources



Bullying Report: How are Washington State Schools Doing? - Lauren Hafner Copies: 1

A report on bullying and efforts to overcome it by the safe schools coalition in conjunction with the

Washington State P.T.A.



Bullying and Harassment – The Safe Schools Coalition Copies: 1

A legal guide for educators that provides the practical information that they need to help students while

avoiding litigation pitfalls.



Bully on the Bus (VIDEO) - CBS News Copies: 1

Original airdate: 2/12/04- a CBS special about the increase in bullying in less controlled situations and

environments.



Bully Proof – Educational Equity Concepts Inc. Copies: 2

A teacher's guide on teasing and bullying for use with fourth and fifth graders.



Drawing the Line – The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Copies: 1

A guide to developing effective sexual assault prevention programs for middle school students.



Flirting or Hurting? – Nan Stein & Lisa Sjostrom Copies: 12

A teacher's guide on student to student sexual harassment in schools (grades 6-12).



Gender Violence, Gender Justice – Nan Stein & Lisa Sjostrom Copies: 2

Teaching guide for grades 7-12 about gender violence, domestic abuse, and respecting members of the

opposite gender.



Harassment Free Hallways – AAUW Educational Foundation Copies: 1

This guide is for students, parents and schools. It instructs each group on how to stop sexual harassment in

schools and elsewhere.



Jasmine & the Bus Bullies- Cathi Mingus Copies: 1

This is a short story about overcoming bullies and resolving issues anywhere.



Local Action, Global Change – Center for Women’s Global Leadership Copies: 1

a guide to teaching human rights pertaining specifically to girls and women, including reproductive rights,

gender roles created by culture, etc.



Quit it! – Education Equity Concepts Inc. Copies: 1

A teacher's guide on teasing and bullying for use with students grades K-3.



Sexual Harassment/Bullying (binder) – The Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

A collection of articles and short stories compiled by The Idaho Human Rights Education Center, including:

1. Sexual Harassment Packet –

Contains worksheets and articles about sexual harassment cases and

resisting abuse.

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2. Articles about bullying.

3. Seven Oaks "stuff" –

articles and resources used at Seven Oaks Elementary in Eagle, Idaho to combat bullying.

Equality, Tolerance, Diversity Resources



60 Minutes: The Bad Samaritan (VIDEO) - CBS Video Copies: 1

Original Air date 08/29/1999. Covered from a variety of angles, the subject matter of witnessing horrific

crimes and not intervening is carefully presented by one of Americas most watched TV news magazines.



Beyond Barrier Free (VIDEO) –Uriel Cohen Copies: 1

This movie gives some simple guidelines to follow to assist cultural organizations in welcoming people of all

abilities. (18 minutes)



CARE: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap – The National Education Association

Copies: 1

CARE stands for Culture, Abilities, Resilience and Effort. This handbook, following these themes, gives

student activities and resources to promote equality and a healthy learning environment for diverse

classrooms.



Celebrating Diversity – Changing Hearts Curriculum - Idaho Human Rights Education Center

Copies: 6

In-class activities you can do with middle school – high school children to address prejudice and

stereotyping that children face in and out of school everyday.



Chomsky on Mis-education – Noam Chomsky Copies: 1

Noam Chomsky's prolific writings have made him one of the most-quoted educators in history. This book is

Chomsky's critique of how our current educational system "mis-educates" students – and his prescriptions

for change. Chomsky weaves global technological change and the primacy of responsible media with the

democratic role of schools and higher education. An essential read for teachers, parents, school

administrators, activists and anyone concerned about the future.



Choosing Up Sides – John H. Ritter Copies: 1

This book discusses tolerance and equality in terms that children can understand, through the game of

baseball. It tells about Luke Bledsoe, who discovers his talents as a left-handed pitcher in a right-handed

world. He has to choose between the game and his family, especially his father, a Reverend who belies

that the left side is the side of Satan and the baseball field is the Devil's playground.



Contemporary Issues – Promoting Pluralism – Karen Unger-Sparks Copies: 1

The Girl Scouts Handbook to confronting racism, prejudice and ethnic awareness.



Economic and Social Justice – A Human Rights Perspective – David A. Shiman Copies: 1

This book addresses the social and economic rights found in Articles 16 and 22-27 as found in the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is generally not recognized as human rights in the United

States.



Exploring Cultures and Their Stories – Flora Joy Copies: 1

Folklore and stories, combined with comparisons that different countries have for social practices, like

marriage. This book compares and contrasts Uganda, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Korea, Bulgaria, Germany, and

Macedonia.



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Facing Fear - American Red Cross Copies: 3

This book helps young people deal with terrorism and tragic events



The Freedom Writers Diary – Erin Gruwell and students Copies: 3

An amazing book about a young teacher in Long Beach, California, who was able to teach a classroom of

diverse children about tolerance and compassion. Students who had never even heard of the Holocaust

soon gained national recognition for their efforts in promoting justice and tolerance in a school and

community with many "at-risk" students. The students kept journals and drew parallels between themselves

and the Diary of Anne Frank and Zlata's Diary – A Child's Life in Sarajevo.



For the Bible Tells Me So – Daniel Karslake Copies: 2

Through the experiences of Christian, American families, discover how insightful people of faith handle the

realization of having a gay child. This work includes Information from such respected voices as Bishop

Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech.



Gorp's Dream –– Sherri Chessen Copies: 2

A Tale of Diversity, Tolerance, and Love in Pumpernickel Park, reading about these whimsical, endearing

characters gives children examples of how respect, responsibility, caring, and citizenship can lead to better

lives for all. This book is one of many used around the nation to enhance the safety and well being of our

children. We also have the accompanying teachers guide!



The Hangman (VIDEO) - Michael Curtiz Copies: 2

(Tug of War, sticks & stones, the Club, Proud to be me, I am American too, Words on the Wall, Training

Video, Cinderella & Me, Long Distance, Play Ball). Designed to help teachers and their students talk about,

understand and prevent prejudice.



Hate By State – Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity Copies: 1

An accounting of active hate groups in the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain states



Hate Hurts – How Children Learn and Unlearn Prejudice – Caryl Stern LaRosa and Ellen Hofheimer

Bettmann Copies: 1

A handbook for adults and children on how to confront bias and encourage appreciation for our differences.

A guide for any person responsible for children of all ages, this book offers practical tips, sound advice and

role-playing for difficult situations.



Hate is My Neighbor – Tom Alibrandi with Bill Wassmuth Copies: 2

A story about the Aryan Nations compound of North Idaho and their leader Richard Butler. This story tells

about the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations and all others who stood up against hate and

had courage in the face of bigotry.



Hatred, Bigotry and Prejudice – Robert M. Baird and Stuart E. Rosembaum Copies: 1

This book addresses the definitions and explanations of intolerance and suggests some possible solutions

for dealing with this phenomenon.



Idaho Gay Bibliography (binder) – Copies: 50

A single page handout listing of publications pertaining to homosexuality in Idaho



I Will Be Your Friend – Southern Poverty Law Center Copies: 1

songs (with music and lyrics included) and activities about friendship.



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Investigating Cultures and Their Stories - Frank Schaffer Publications and Flora Joy Copies: 1

Folklore and stories, combined with comparisons that different countries have for social practices, like the

significance in a name. This book compares and contrasts Australia, Iceland, Native America, Ireland,

Romania, Denmark and India.



The Kids' Multicultural Art Book – Alexandra M. Terzian Copies: 1

Arts and crafts projects from around the world. (For elementary and middle school)



The Laramie Project – Moisés Kaufman Copies: 2

A script for a play derived from personal interviews about the town of Laramie and Matthew Shepard.



Learning the Skills of Peacemaking – Naomi Drew Copies: 1

An activity guide for elementary-age children on communicating, cooperating and resolving conflict





Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights – Human Rights Watch Organization Copies: 1

A human rights perspective on teaching equality and tolerance toward homosexuals



2004 Peace Proposal, Inner Transformation: Creating a Global Groundswell for Peace – Daisaku Ikeda

Copies: 3

This pamphlet lists Ikeda's peace proposal ideas, including United Nation reforms, identity and community

and human security.



Personal and Social Responsibility – Constance Dembrowsky Copies: 1

A teaching guide for adolescents that includes problem solving/goal setting and learning to respect the

differences that our peers have and the contributions their uniqueness can give to the group.



The Many Faces of Idaho Falls (VIDEO) – 1999 Mayor’s Cultural Awareness Committee Copies: 1

A short film distributed by the 1999 Mayor's Cultural Awareness Committee describing the differences and

diversity of Idaho Falls. (12 minutes)



The Misfits – James Howe Copies: 1

A high spirited, energetic, sometimes hilarious book about junior high school politics and

nasty name calling



The Mitten Tree – Kim Carlson Copies: 1

Based on a true event, The Mitten Tree is a heart warming story about school children who share the spirit

of Christmas with war orphans in a distant country.



The Nature of Prejudice – Gordon w. Allport Copies: 1

Professor Allport has written a comprehensive and detailed account of the phenomenon of prejudice: its

roots in individual psychology, history, and social structure, its numerous varieties, its varied expressions in

interpersonal relations and in society, its impact on the individual and on the community, and the means

whereby it might be reduced. This book is a handbook for students of prejudice and those who seek to

know it in order to fight it.



Prejudice – Daphne Muse Copies: 1

Through these short stories and excerpts from novels, readers will witness challenges people face in

overcoming the prejudice they find in others, as well as the prejudice they find in their own hearts.



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Racism – Albert Memmi Copies: 1

Born in Tunisia, a Jew among Moslems, an Arab among Europeans, Albert Memmi has experienced racism

and prejudiced first hand. In this book, he investigates racism as social pathology – a cultural disease that

prevails because it allows one segment of society to empower itself at the expense of another. Racism

attempts to move beyond individual prejudice to engage the broader questions of collective behavior and

social responsibility.



Raising Children with Roots, Rights and Responsibilities – Lori Dupont, Joanne Foley and Annette

Gagliardi Copies: 1

A curriculum designed for young children and their parents that celebrate the UN Convention on the Rights

of a Child.



Readings for Diversity and Social Justice – Admas, Blumenfeld, Castañeda, Hackman, Peters, Zúñiga

Copies: 1

This is the first anthology to cover the scope of social oppressions from a social justice standpoint. By

emphasizing the interactions among racism, sexism, classism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism and albinism,

the anthology shows the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life.



Respecting our Differences – A Guide to Getting Along in a Changing World – Lynn Duvall Copies: 1

This book introduces the reader to students across the country who work together to promote tolerance in

their schools and communities. It teaches you to examine your own attitudes and beliefs, stereotypes and

prejudices, enabling you to become more tolerant and respectful of the differences in our communities.



Responding to Hate at School – Teaching Tolerance Copies: 1

A guide for Teachers, Counselors and Administrators.



Rhinos F Raspberries – Leo Acadia, Nina Frenkel, & Noah Woods Copies: 1

Tolerance tales for early grades



Something Beautiful – Sharon Dennis Wyeth Copies: 2

When a little girl learns the word beautiful in school, she goes searching through her neighborhood to find

something beautiful. She decides that "something beautiful" can be different for every person, that it is

"something that when you have it, your heart is happy."



The Shadow of Hate (VIDEO) - Charles Guggenheim Copies: 1

A history of intolerance in America



The Social Setting of Intolerance – Seymour J. Mandelbaum Copies: 1

A teaching tool that can be used while discussing intolerance in American history. This book gives 15

problems regarding the "know-nothings," the red scare, and McCarthyism. Book includes questions for

discussion.



Tribes: A New Way of Learning and Being Together – Jeanne Gibbs Copies: 1

"Tribes" uses a systematic approach to developing the external environment as well as children's internal

strengths and skills necessary to participate in the cooperative classroom.



101 Tools for Tolerance – Southern poverty Law Center Copies: 100+

This pamphlet contains simple ideas for promoting equity and celebrating diversity.



Us and Them – Jim Carnes, Herbert Tauss Copies: 22

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A history of Intolerance in America, discussing different ways that intolerance has been allowed and even

promoted throughout US history.



The Virtues Project Educator's Guide – Linda Kavelin Popov Copies: 1

This book describes 52 virtues, including compassion, determination and patience, and why practicing

these virtues is important and is designed to teach virtues that are valued by all cultures to bring out the

"best within us."



What is Death? - Etan Borizer Copies: 1

This book introduces children to the concept of death with examples of customs and beliefs from different

religions and cultures. This book encourages children to embrace the positive in life, as well as tolerance,

identity and generosity.



10 Ways to Fight Hate on Campus – Southern poverty law Center Copies: 1

A Response Guide for College Activists



What is God? – Etan Boritzer Copies: 1

This book attempts to answer this question by discussing the various concepts and beliefs of God. It helps

children to understand that God has many faces and there are many different forms of worshipping him,

none of which are better than the next.



What is Love? – Etan Boritzer Copies: 2

This book presents a multicultural point of view on the themes of goodwill and tolerance. The author

challenges the child's own natural curiosity to reflect on these contemporary issues.









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Human Nature/Personal Enrichment



Attitudes Beliefs and Choices – Alexabdra Delis- Abrams Copies: 1

In this book, Alexandra Delis opens up the inner world of human emotion offering mastery and fulfillment,

whatever your personal quest



Choose Life – A Dialogue – Arnold Tyonbee and Daisaku Ikeda Copies: 1

Arnold Tyonbee and Daisaku Ikeda were both renown in the 1970s for their brilliance. Between 1971 and

1974, these two men discussed many of the vital issues which confront contemporary man world wide.

They exchanged questions and answers and held conversations which were recorded and subsequently

edited for publication. This book discusses a broad array of topics, including the environment, health and

welfare, intellect, good and evil, and religion.



Civics in Practice- Holt Rinehart & Winston Copies: 1

Principles of government and economics



Doing the Right Thing: Character Building - Sunburst Copies: 1

Lesson Guides suggested for k-2nd grade to aid in the development of building character



Eight Habits of the Heart – Clifton Taulbert Copies: 2

A guide to the spiritual core we, as a society, always seem to be seeking. In this handbook are moving

stories and memorable lessons. Taulbert lays out eight basic principles he learned from his elders: a

nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage and hope.



For the Sake of Peace – Daisaku Ikeda Copies: 1

A Buddhist perspective on the seven paths to global harmony. This book is an engaging intersection of

politics and spirituality. Ikeda's perspective of compassion and interconnectedness of all life infuse this

work, creating a bridge to peace for all walks of life, all nations and all creeds.



Living a Life That Matters – Harold S. Kushner Copies: 1

Drawing on personal experience, literature, current events and on the Biblical story of Jacob, Kushner

addresses some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition: Why do decent people so often

violate their moral standards? How can we pursue justice without giving in to the lure of revenge? And

finally, how can we turn our relationships with family and friends into genuine sources of meaning?



Living Peace – A Spirituality of Contemplation and Action – John Dear Copies: 1

This book tells about the courageous journey of John Dear, a tireless advocate for social justice and human

rights who shows that we can enjoy peace only if we respect each other; and if we have an appreciation of

each other's beliefs.



Roxaboxen – Alice McLerran Copies: 1

This book tells about the make-believe town of Roxaboxen, which is created by children. They build

streets, stores and houses for their town, and have many adventures.



The Spirit of Community – The Reinvention of American Society – Amitai Etzioni Copies: 2

Dr. Etzioni suggests that many of our problems can be traced to the broad range of individual rights

Americans feel they deserve. A social contract that both protects individual rights and serves the needs of

our society is proposed. He explains; individual’s sacrifices are made for future society, families, character

education in our schools, and to uphold shared moral values—for the greater good.



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Starting Small:–Teaching Tolderance Copies: 3

A 250 page text which includes classroom profiles, commentary, activities and resource guide to be

coupled with a (58 minute) video featuring classroom activities, teacher insights and commentary from

noted child-development specialists focused on teaching tolerance in Preschool and the early grades (3

complete sets, 1 Extra video, and 5 Extra books)









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Judaism



Between God and Man: An Interpretation of Judaism – Abraham J. Heschel Copies: 1

At the time of his death in 1972, Abraham Heschel was one of the outstanding Judaic philosophers and

theologians of our time. This book is a selection of the writings of this distinguished scholar. This book is

not only valuable for the Jewish reader, for whom it was written, but also to the vast number of non-Jews

for who the rich theological and devotional life of the modern synagogue is largely unknown.



The Christmas Menorah – Janice Cohn Copies: 5

This book is based on true events that happened in Billings, Montana in 1993. This is the story of how two

children, two families, and a community unite together against bigotry and acts of hatred.



Grandpa's Gamble – Richard Michelson Copies: 1

Everyone thinks Grandpa Sam is boring because all he does is pray everyday. But his grandchildren soon

learn that he came to America from Poland and became wealthy gambling with cards. They learn about his

final gamble, and what he prays about everyday.



Rivers in the Desert (VIDEO) – Jody Tee Creative Services & Edenbridge Productions Copies: 3

This film, produced in cooperation with the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, is about the past and

present Jewish community in Boise. (56 minutes)



Sacred Seasons – Ronald H. Isaacs Copies: 1

This popular author has gleaned legends about each Jewish holiday from the rabbinic tradition for this

enchanting sourcebook. Rabbi Isaacs has organized them chronologically and thematically for easy

reference.



Too Young for Yiddish – Richard Michelson Copies: 1

Aaron learns the importance of maintaining his family's heritage, by preserving their culture and language,

while living in America. This book tells the story of a grandfather and grandson whose bond strengthens

through the language of "the old country."









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Latino/a & Spanish Resources



All the Colors We Are – Katie Kissinger Copies: 1

This book is in Spanish and English and tells about why people have different skin colors. The reader

learns that skin color is not as important as some people think, but is based on our ancestry, the sun, and

melanin. Skin color is just another factor that makes us special and unique.



An American Leader – Cesar E. Chávez- The Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture Copies: 1

This book chronicles the work of Cesar Chavez, a migrant farm worker who was very successful in the

organization of farm workers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Featured are Interviews with different people

that knew Chavez and discussion of his vital role in ensuring better conditions for farm workers.



A Cafecito Story – Julia Alvarez Copies: 1

This book focuses on coffee, which is a sign of hospitality to some, a wakeup call for others, and an

economic lifeline for many. A Cafecito Story tells the complex tale of a social beverage that bridges nations

and unites people in trade.



Los Dos Mundos – Richard Baker Copies: 1

Richard Baker has done many studies about the Mexican-American population in the US. In this book he

discusses racial tensions in a small rural town in Idaho. He interviews both Anglos and Mexican community

members and discusses the stereotypes, stigmas and prejudices each group has for one another.



Mexican-America Students, a Study of Educationally Discounted Youth – Richard Baker Copies: 1

Baker has done many studies on race relations in "Middle west" Idaho. This area includes the small

agricultural communities around Nampa. In this particular book, Baker focuses on Mexican-American

youth, the reasons for their failure in the public school system, troubles in their personal lives, gang

involvement, etc. A must read for teachers who have Mexican-American students, this book shows the

prejudices, even if unintentional, and mistakes teachers often make with non-white students.



Orientation Guide for Immigrants to Idaho – The Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 31

Designed by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center to help newly migrated Latinos/as become familiar

with Idaho and adjust to living in America.



Santa Biblia- Copies: 1

The Bible translated into Spanish, includes the New and Old Testaments.



¡Si, Se Puede! Janitor Strike in L.A. – Diana Cohn Copies: 1

This book is about the April 2000 janitors strike in Los Angeles. At the center of the story is Carlitos, a

young boy whose mother, a janitor, becomes a leader of the strike. To help and support his mother,

Carlitos makes posters with his classmates and joins the marchers.



The Story of Colors – Subcomandante Marcos Copies: 1

This book is in Spanish and English. This folktale reveals some of the wisdom of the indigenous peoples of

Chiapas and their fight to conserve their culture and a vision of the world which they see as flowering with

holiness.









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Latino/a & Spanish Resources -Teacher Resources



The Hispanic Experience in Idaho – Boise State University Students Copies: 1

A collection of essays written by BSU students in 1997 describing the Hispanic presence and cultural in

Idaho.



Human Rights Curriculum – Idaho Human Rights Education Center Copies: 1

a curriculum from Colombia containing chapters on human rights and a guide for teaching them in the

classroom.



Improving Education for Immigrant Students – Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Copies: 8

A guide for K-12 educators in the Northwest and Alaska.



Manifestaciones, Mujeres, Pasión – various authors Copies: 1

A collection of poems and stories in Spanish, English



Mexico – A Cultural Resource Guide - Milliken publishing Company Copies: 1

This book shares ideas, hands-on activities and resources from Mexico which will lead the teacher and

students in different multicultural experiences.



Utilizando el método natural con el nuevo diccionario ilustrado Oxford – Robert Bahruth Copies: 1

A guide for conversational Spanish.









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Multicultural Education, Tolerance and Diversity -Teacher Resources



Hands Around the World – 365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness and Global Respect -

Susan Milord Copies: 1

This book is broken up into months, with a different project for each day relating to the month's theme.

Projects include art, crafts, geography, cooking, and much more. For all ages, projects vary in difficulty.



Multicultural Education for the 21st Century – Carlos Díaz Copies: 1

A teaching tool regarding multicultural classrooms, respecting gender and cultural differences and

methods/instructions on teaching human rights in the classroom



Three Cups of Tea – Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin

Read for its inspirational value, the book's central theme is derived from a Baltistan proverb. "The first time

you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger, the second time, you are an honored guest. The third time

you become family." An inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and

overcome cultural divides, which won the 2007 Kiriyama Prize for nonfiction, reveals the enormous

obstacles inherent in becoming such "family."



A Trip Around the World – Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company Copies: 1

Activities to bring cultural awareness to the classroom









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Native American



American Indian Authors – Natachee Scott Momaday Copies: 1

This compilation features Native American authors and their respective stories.



Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter – Janet Campbell Hale Copies: 1

Janet is the descendant of French and Native American ancestors. She lived on a reservation in Coeur

d'Alene Idaho, where Native Americans were assimilated by attending Catholic schools. This is a story of

her life, her history and the struggles of being a woman of color.



A Century of Dishonor – Helen Jackson Copies: 1

A classic account of the incredible injustices suffered by Native American tribes throughout U.S. history.

Jackson discusses The Trail of Tears and other atrocities inflicted by white men on various native tribes.



Crossing the Panther's Path – Elizabeth Alder Copies: 1

Based on a true story, this book is a rousing historical fiction about a passionate young soldier, his

friendship with an incomparable leader of nations, and the terrible events culminating in the War of 1812.



I am Joseph, the Instruction – Tzo-Nah Copies: 1

This books journey from death to reincarnation tells the story of an American Indian stone mason who dies

and is reborn with a separate consciousness named Joseph. The lesson learned is that each of us has

more power than anyone has ever imagined to cure societies' ills by understanding ourselves as both

human and spiritual beings.



Idaho Indians, Tribal Histories – All Idaho Indian Expo Copies: 2

This is a great teaching tool of Idaho tribes containing lots of pictures and stories about Native American life

in Idaho which also features activities and discussion topics for students.



I Will Fight No More Forever (VIDEO) – David Wolper Copies: 1

The reenactment of the plight of the Nez Perce, led by Chief Joseph, in their 1700 mile, 108 day fighting

retreat from General Oliver O. Howard. (109 minutes)



The New Face of the Anti-Indian Movement- Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity Copies: 1

This is the spring 2000 issue of "The Dignity Report." This issue focuses on the question, "Who is behind

the attack on treaty rights and tribal sovereignty?" This book lists other useful resources.



The Nez Perce – Petra Press Copies: 1

This book is an introduction to the Nez Perce tribe, written at a level suitable for young children, great for

book reports or in-class teaching.



Touch the Earth: A Self-Portrait of Indian Existence - Compiled by T.C. McLuhan Copies: 1

A selection of statements and writings by North American Indians, chosen to illuminate the course of Indian

history and the abiding values of Indian life such as harmony with nature and the regard of the land.



The Unbreakable Code – Sara Hoagland Hunter Copies: 1

A story of how the Navajo language was used to create military codes, which helped saved thousands of

American lives in the Pacific during World War II.



*We Are the Many – Doreen Rappaport Copies: 1

A picture book of famous American Indians, from Sacagawea to Sherman Alexie

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Native American – Teacher Resources



Native Americans, The People and the Land – Dan Walker Copies: 1

This book is to help foster in young people an appreciation for the important contributions that Native

Americans made in the past as well as the present, particularly in the formulation of a modern land ethic.



The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Welcome You to the Crossroads of the Oregon Trail- Shoshone-

Bannock Tribal Enterprises Copies: 1

A collection of pamphlets and information about Idaho's Shoshone tribe, including facts about their home

on the Fort Hall reservation in Idaho.









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Other –Teacher Resources (Magazines/ Newspapers)



"Focus On" Pamphlets- Various authors Copies: 1

1. American Indians/Alaska Natives

2. Asian/Pacific Islanders

3. Blacks

4. Gays/Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons

5. Hispanics

6. Women and Girls



Intelligence Report Magazine- Southern Poverty Law Center

Winter 1997 – Copies: 20+

"The Face of Terrorism: Assessing the Threat of Anti-government Violence of the

United States," Law Enforcement Strikes Back, the Menace of Biochemical Terrorism



Summer 1999 – Copies: 1

"Steven Barry, the Man Behind the Special Forces Underground", Debate

on Women’s Roles Roils Movement, Extremists Flock to North Carolina.



Fall 1999 – Copies: 1

"Youth at the Edge, Hate Groups Reach Out to a Troubled Generation"



Spring 2000 – Copies: 2

"Hate Goes to School"



Fall 2000 – Copies: 2

"Who is this Convicted Child-Murderer and why is William Pierce so interested?"

New Black Panthers Called 'Racist Hate Group'



Winter 2000 – Copies: 2

"The Decade in Review", Extremism in the New Millennium



Rethinking Schools- Rethinking Schools Organization Copies: 1



An urban educational journal in newspaper form



September 2002 –

Special Report "War, Terrorism, and our Classrooms"



Fall 2002 –

"Teaching to Make a Difference, Inspiration and tools to get the school year rolling"



Winter 2002 –

"The Sex Education Crisis"



Winter 2003 –

"Getting the Lead Out," Standing Up for Immigrant Students



Spring 2003 –

"Fighting for the Truth – Teaching About the War in Iraq"

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Summer 2003 –

"Let them Eat Phonics, the Bush Education Legacy"



Spring 2004 –

"The Promise," Brown vs. Board of Education, the Civil Rights Movement and Our Schools



Social Education – Civics in Action – National Council for the Social Studies Copies: 9

Magazine including "Teaching with Documents," "Teaching Tolerance," "Students Debate School

Uniforms," "Looking at the Law," "Economics and Ethics"









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