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Diversity in Children's Literature

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Resources on Poverty

Area of High Poverty

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The featured books in this section deal with topics related to a low-income socioeconomic status such as poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

Search Tip: Use keywords and subjects such as: poor, poverty, low income, homeless, etc.

Picture Books on Poverty

Lending a Helping Hand

Many books relating to poverty focus directly on the struggles faced when families fall on hard times. This section showcases how people can lend help in these situations. For books like this, consider terms related to charity, donation, volunteering, generosity, etc.