Faith Development Library
ARCHIVED STORIES & VIDEOS
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LILLIAN’S RIGHT TO VOTE: A CELEBRATION OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965
by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Shane W. Evans.
Published by Random House Children’s Books
Margo (and son, Orlando) read this story for all ages
that frames the ongoing aspiration for equality
THE POWER OF UU YOUTH
Erika celebrates this year’s “bridgers”
with a story of the power of UU Youth
from the May 23rd service
BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET
by Lesa Cline Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome, Holiday House publishers
an evocative poem and stunning watercolors honor a larger than life hero
THE OTHER SIDE
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, G.B. Putnam’s Sons Books
Two girls strike up a friendship despite the fence that serves to divide them
WESLANDIA
by Paul Fleishman, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Penguin Random House Books
A story of invention and creativity – an homage to the nonconformist
NOT NORMAN: A GOLDFISH STORY
by Kelly Bennett, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, Candlewick Press
An unexpected and fishy tale about finding the good in something you didn’t expect
PIES FROM NOWHERE: HOW GEORGIA GILMORE SUSTAINED THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT
by Dee Romito & Laura Freeman, Little Bee Books
Looking into the life of a hidden hero of the civil rights movement
OSKAR AND THE EIGHT BLESSINGS
Celebrating Hannukah
by Tanya & Richard Simon, illustrated by Mark Siegel, Roaring Brook Press
Even in the bad times, people can be good. You have to look for the blessings
THE KING WHO BANNED THE DARK
by Emily Haworth-Booth, Sterling Children’s Books
A magical modern fairy tale about conquering your fears
LOVE IS POWERFUL
by Heather Dean Brewer, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, Candlewick Press
An empowering story for the youngest of activists
MAYBE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael López, HMH Books
A muralist transforms Mira’s grey neighborhood into something beautiful
EQUALITY’S CALL
by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Magdalena Mora, Simon & Schuster
A powerful picture book on voting rights
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS
by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade, Macmillan Publishing
A bold and lyrical rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water
THE UGLY VEGETABLES
by Grace Lin, Charlesbridge Publishers
Celebrating differences as a Chinese American girl grows her own unique garden
COME WITH ME
by Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pascal LeMaître, Penguin Random House
Delivering a powerful message that what we do matters
THE DAY YOU BEGIN
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López, Penguin Readers
There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you
HAROLD LOVES HIS WOOLY HAT
by Vern Kousky, Schwartz & Wade Books
A story that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others
WHEN SPRING COMES
by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, Greenwillow Books
A beautiful book for introducing the seasons
MORE HOMEGROWN VIDEOS
YOUTH GROUP PUPPET SHOW
Conceived, written and performed by our UU youth group
An original story of respecting others and respecting oneself
TEACHER APPRECIATION SHOW
Starring UU favorite puppets: Piggy and Froggy
A playful celebration of learning together
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT GEORGE FLOYD
A context and remembering of the death of George Floyd