Once Upon a World Children's Book Award, 1996-2014
Resources for the titles recognized by this award from its inception in 1996 to its final year in 2014 -- honoring children's books which focus on topics related to tolerance, diversity, and social justice.

- 364 Resources including
- 21 Videos
- 19 Book Readings
- 33 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-26 of 26 book results

Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
by G. Neri and Randy DuBurke
(Winner, 2011)
35+ Resources8 Awards


A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
by Matt de la Peña and Kadir Nelson
(Winner, 2012)
25+ Resources5 Awards

Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and R. Gregory Christie
(Winner, 2010)
25+ Resources7 Awards





Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
by Laurie Halse Anderson and Matt Faulkner
(Winner, 2003)
20+ Resources1 Awards



Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
by Alma Flor Ada and Simon Silva
(Winner, 1998)
20+ Resources5 Awards




The Day Gogo Went to Vote
by Elinor Batezat Sisulu and Sharon Wilson
(Winner, 1997)
15+ Resources6 Awards



Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
by Ellie Crowe and Richard Waldrep
(Winner, 2008)
10+ Resources3 Awards

A School for Pompey Walker
by Michael J. Rosen and Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
(Winner, 1996)
10+ Resources1 Awards

Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation
by Pat Sherman and Floyd Cooper
(Winner, 2011)
10+ Resources1 Awards



Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen
by Michelle Roehm McCann, Luba Tryszynka-Frederick, and Ann Marshall
(Winner, 2004)
10+ Resources3 Awards

The Doll with the Yellow Star
by Yona Zeldis McDonough and Kimberly Bulcken Root
(Winner, 2006)
10+ Resources1 Awards