There are so many topics I could have covered, but I thought this selection represented some of my recent reading, and showed a range of topics.
A cat called Waverley by Debi Gliori.
A story of homeless and love. And, saddest of all, it is inspired by the story of Darren Greenfield, a homeless war veteran, who lived in Edinburgh.
A child like you by Na'ima B. Robert & Nadine Kaadan.
Inspired by real life, young activists, this book shows how children can still make a difference.
It's a no-money day by Kate Milner.
Told from the point of view of the child, you can see that the mother is doing a really good job of protecting her child from the harshness of their situation. But, it also doesn't show that it's all sunshine and rainbows.
The old man by Sarah V, Claude Dubois, & Daniel Hahn.
A tale of connection and homelessness - and of actually seeing someone so many people ignore.
I am a little voice by Linda Tuhiwai Smith & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White.
Part of a series of realistic, somber, but - ultimately hopeful - books by Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith. This title looks at family violence, and being unable to express your feelings - looking yourself away, within your being.
