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Affordable Housing Month - Children/Young Adult

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An invitation to learn, explore, imagine the experiences of our neighbors and deepen our understanding of how we got here so we can take on the underlying problems to truly move solutions forward.

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Last Stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street

by de la Pena, Matt

Picture Book - 2015

Like still waters, de la Peña (A Nation's Hope) and Robinson's (Gaston) story runs deep. It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference bet...Show more Like still waters, de la Peña (A Nation's Hope) and Robinson's (Gaston) story runs deep. It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference between what's fleeting and what lasts, acknowledges inequality, and testifies to the love shared by an African-American boy and his grandmother. Show less

Like still waters, de la Peña (A Nation's Hope) and Robinson's (Gaston) story runs deep. It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference bet...Show more Like still waters, de la Peña (A Nation's Hope) and Robinson's (Gaston) story runs deep. It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference between what's fleeting and what lasts, acknowledges inequality, and testifies to the love shared by an African-American boy and his grandmother. Show less

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A Place to Stay

A Place to Stay

A Shelter Story

by Gunti, Erin

Picture Book - 2019

This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to ...Show more This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available to help. Show less

This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to ...Show more This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women's shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother's help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available to help. Show less

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In Every House, on Every Street

In Every House, on Every Street

by Hitchman, Jess

Picture Book - 2019

Houses may appear different on the outside, but what happens inside matters a lot. The child narrating the story tells readers about the various rooms in her house and the way her family uses them. Houses may appear different on the outside, but what happens inside matters a lot. The child narrating the story tells readers about the various rooms in her house and the way her family uses them. Show less

Houses may appear different on the outside, but what happens inside matters a lot. The child narrating the story tells readers about the various rooms in her house and the way her family uses them. Houses may appear different on the outside, but what happens inside matters a lot. The child narrating the story tells readers about the various rooms in her house and the way her family uses them. Show less

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What We'll Build

What We'll Build

Plans for Our Together Future

by Jeffers, Oliver

Picture Book - 2020

A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key. A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key. Show less

A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key. A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key. Show less

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In Our Mothers' House

In Our Mothers' House

by Polacco, Patricia

Picture Book - 2009

This gem of a book illustrates how love makes a family, even if it's not a traditional one. The narrator, a black girl, describes how her two Caucasian mothers, Marmee and Meema, adopted her, her Asian brother, and her red-headed sister. This gem of a book illustrates how love makes a family, even if it's not a traditional one. The narrator, a black girl, describes how her two Caucasian mothers, Marmee and Meema, adopted her, her Asian brother, and her red-headed sister. Show less

This gem of a book illustrates how love makes a family, even if it's not a traditional one. The narrator, a black girl, describes how her two Caucasian mothers, Marmee and Meema, adopted her, her Asian brother, and her red-headed sister. This gem of a book illustrates how love makes a family, even if it's not a traditional one. The narrator, a black girl, describes how her two Caucasian mothers, Marmee and Meema, adopted her, her Asian brother, and her red-headed sister. Show less

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The Blue House

The Blue House

by Wahl, Phoebe

Picture Book - 2020

Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home. Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home. Show less

Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home. Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home. Show less

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Shelter

Shelter

by Matheson, Christie

Book - 2021

While ten-year-old Maya attends an elite private school on scholarship her classmates are unaware that she and her family are living in a homeless shelter, but on one poignant day Maya discovers having a house is not the only way to have a home. While ten-year-old Maya attends an elite private school on scholarship her classmates are unaware that she and her family are living in a homeless shelter, but on one poignant day Maya discovers having a house is not the only way to have a home. Show less

While ten-year-old Maya attends an elite private school on scholarship her classmates are unaware that she and her family are living in a homeless shelter, but on one poignant day Maya discovers having a house is not the only way to have a home. While ten-year-old Maya attends an elite private school on scholarship her classmates are unaware that she and her family are living in a homeless shelter, but on one poignant day Maya discovers having a house is not the only way to have a home. Show less

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Almost Home

Almost Home

by Bauer, Joan

Book - 2012

Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness. Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness. Show less

Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness. Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness. Show less

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Pride

Pride

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2018

It's a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood... the first thing they want to do is clean it up," begins this Pride ...Show more It's a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood... the first thing they want to do is clean it up," begins this Pride and Prejudice retelling that stands solidly on its own while cleverly paralleling Austen's classic about five economically challenged sisters. Show less

It's a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood... the first thing they want to do is clean it up," begins this Pride ...Show more It's a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood... the first thing they want to do is clean it up," begins this Pride and Prejudice retelling that stands solidly on its own while cleverly paralleling Austen's classic about five economically challenged sisters. Show less

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Same, Same but Different

Same, Same but Different

Streaming Video - 2015

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees,...Show more Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they were actually similar. Same, same - but different! Show less

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees,...Show more Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they were actually similar. Same, same - but different! Show less

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A Duet for Home

A Duet for Home

by Glaser, Karina Yan

Downloadable Audiobook - 2022

Following the unexpected death of her father, her mother's subsequent retreat into silence, and an eviction, viola-playing June Yang and her Chinese American family move to Huey House, a Bronx shelter for unhoused people. Following the unexpected death of her father, her mother's subsequent retreat into silence, and an eviction, viola-playing June Yang and her Chinese American family move to Huey House, a Bronx shelter for unhoused people. Show less

Following the unexpected death of her father, her mother's subsequent retreat into silence, and an eviction, viola-playing June Yang and her Chinese American family move to Huey House, a Bronx shelter for unhoused people. Following the unexpected death of her father, her mother's subsequent retreat into silence, and an eviction, viola-playing June Yang and her Chinese American family move to Huey House, a Bronx shelter for unhoused people. Show less

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A Soft Place to Land

A Soft Place to Land

by Marks, Janae

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job. Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job. Show less

Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job. Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job. Show less

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When We Make It

When We Make It

by Velasquez, Elisabet

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Sarai uses verse to navigate the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn, questioning the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives. Sarai uses verse to navigate the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn, questioning the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives. Show less

Sarai uses verse to navigate the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn, questioning the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives. Sarai uses verse to navigate the strain of family traumas and the systemic pressures of toxic masculinity and housing insecurity in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn, questioning the society around her, her Boricua identity, and the life she lives. Show less

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Halsey Street

Halsey Street

by Coster, Naima

Audiobook CD - 2018

Penelope Graves is in Pittsburgh, trying to establish herself as an artist. She is also trying to establish herself as, well, herself-reconciling herself to her heritage. Her father is African American, and her mother is Dominican. Penelope Graves is in Pittsburgh, trying to establish herself as an artist. She is also trying to establish herself as, well, herself-reconciling herself to her heritage. Her father is African American, and her mother is Dominican. Show less

Penelope Graves is in Pittsburgh, trying to establish herself as an artist. She is also trying to establish herself as, well, herself-reconciling herself to her heritage. Her father is African American, and her mother is Dominican. Penelope Graves is in Pittsburgh, trying to establish herself as an artist. She is also trying to establish herself as, well, herself-reconciling herself to her heritage. Her father is African American, and her mother is Dominican. Show less

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No Fixed Address

No Fixed Address

by Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin

eBook - 2018

Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people. Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people. Show less

Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people. Twelve-year-old Felix's appearance on a television game show reveals that he and his mother have been homeless for a while, but also restores some of his faith in other people. Show less

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This Side of Home

This Side of Home

by Watson, Renée

eBook - 2015

Twins Nikki and Maya Younger always agreed on most things, but as they head into their senior year they react differently to the gentrification of their P...Show more Twins Nikki and Maya Younger always agreed on most things, but as they head into their senior year they react differently to the gentrification of their Portland, Oregon, neighborhood and the new--white--family that moves in after their best friend and her mother are evicted. Show less

Twins Nikki and Maya Younger always agreed on most things, but as they head into their senior year they react differently to the gentrification of their P...Show more Twins Nikki and Maya Younger always agreed on most things, but as they head into their senior year they react differently to the gentrification of their Portland, Oregon, neighborhood and the new--white--family that moves in after their best friend and her mother are evicted. Show less

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