Children and Youth
Listed below are the books that are recommended by the USFW International Literature chairman for the 2009-2010 Reading Course of Children and Youth.
Children and Youth should read at least 4 books from this list that parents and readers agree are appropriate for the reader's age or ability. Age and grade guidelines are listed for reference, but reading abilities and interests can vary greatly. Readers may substitute reading at least 3 articles from THE ADVOCATE for one book. Teens should read the equivalent of one issue.
WEE FRIENDS (Up through Kindergarten)
For You Are a Kenyan Child - Kelly Cunnane
Kenyan boy plays and interacts with family and village neighbors during the day.
God's great Big Love For Me - Max Lucado
Colored beads teach meaning of John 3:16. Board book.
Wangari's trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa - Jeanette Winter
Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize for leading tree replanting efforts in Kenya.
We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania - Laurie Krebs
Count in Swahili and learn about African animals and the Masai people.
PRIMARY (Grades 1-4)
Beatrice's Goat - Page McBrier
Gift of income-producing goat allows African girl to go to school.
The Berenstain Bears God Loves You! - Mike Berenstain
Brother and Sister Bear learn about God's plan and love for them.
Kenya ABC's - Sarah Heiman
Explores the people, geography, animals, plants, history and culture alphabetically.
The Light of the World - Katherine Paterson
Beautiful illustrations accompany story of "The Life of Jesus for Children".
Mama Panya's Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya - Mary & Rich Chamberlin
tale of generosity accompanied by facts about Kenyan life.
JUNIOR (Grades 5-8)
A-Z Kenya - Kustine and Ron Fontes
Introduction to Kenyan people, geography and culture.
Journeys in the Light: Quaker Stories - Jan Arriens
Fictional stories by British Friend show historical & ficgtional Quakers living faithfully.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference - Katie Smith Milway
Based on real person whose life & African community were changed by a small loan.
Planting the Trees of Kenya - Claire A. Nivola
Life of Wangari Maathai shows that each person, & tree, can make a difference.
Quaking - Kathryn Erskine
14 year old girl living with Quaker foster family learns to trust herself and others.
***May see Adult list for other titles of interest.
Youth-Teens
Teens may choose any books from the Junior or Adult lists that interest them.
One selection may be reading the equivalent of an issue of THE ADVOCATE.