“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” – Carson McCullers
Selected Readings
| Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry | Mildred D. Taylor |
| Charlotte’s Web | E. B. White |
| The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate |
| Where the Red Fern Grows | Wilson Rawls |
| Tuck Everlasting | Natalie Babbitt |
| The House on Mango Street | Sandra Cisneros |
| Because of Winn-Dixie | Kate DiCamillo |
| Mr. Popper’s Penguin | Richard and Florence Atwater |
| Misty of Chincoteague | Marguerite Henry |
| Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan | Mary Williams |
| The Birchbark House | Louise Erdrich |
Profiles in Caring
Clara Barton – Founder of the American Red Cross
Clara Barton is known as the woman who founded the American Red Cross. While working as a teacher, and later as a nurse, Clara saw firsthand the effect of having an organization that responded to the needs of the people during times of crisis, war, or during natural disasters.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Civil Rights Activist
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of our nation’s most renowned civil rights activists. His efforts to create an equal America helped lead to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He was even awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. Sadly, his life was taken before his time, but he was honored with a national holiday in January, commemorating his life. His “I Have A Dream” speech still resonates as the most iconic moment of the civil rights movement.
