Humane Books for Youth
Recommended reading on human rights, animal protection, and environmental issues
These lists of humane books for youth are organized by key topics and age groups. In each section, we recommend books for students of all ages that tackle human rights, animal protection, and environmental ethics issues. By introducing students to humane literature, we can encourage them to become more humane in their own lives.
Share these books to help bring diverse perspectives and stories into the hands of young people, broadening their understanding of the world and ensuring that all students see themselves reflected in the books they read.
Human Rights & Social Justice Issues
Topics include: child labor, civil rights, bullying, worker’s rights, gender stereotypes, migrant farmers, activism, war, LGBT issues, the Holocaust, and more.
Animal Protection Issues
Topics include: pet ownership, companion animal overpopulation, animal shelters, farm animals, captive animals, wildlife, animal emotions, animal abuse, the human/animal bond, and more.
Environmental Issues
Topics include: habitat destruction, endangered species, climate change, pollution, ocean conservation, deforestation, activism, gardening, and more.
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