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"Deeply personal and powerfully moving, a short and timely series of essays on the experience of lock down, by one of the most clear-sighted and essential writers of our time. "There will be many books written about the year 2020: historical, analytic, political and comprehensive accounts. This is not any of those -- the year isn't half-way done. What I've tried to do is organize some of the feelings and thoughts that events, so far, have provoked...
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The essential workers serve and devote their lives to their communicates, families, and public safety. Risking daily to ensure the essential public needs are met and provided is critical during Covid-19 Pandemic. These essential front-line workers go above and beyond in their duties.--
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"The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Coping with Changes addresses those in an age-appropriate way and gives actionable suggestions to help young readers adapt as we navigate the current outbreak. This includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers...
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"The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. Staying Connected gives actionable suggestions to help young readers stay in touch with friends and loved ones as we navigate the current outbreak. This book includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to...
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Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy. Formerly a self-described "left of left of center" progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's "profits through principles" ethos. But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of...
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"The Covid-19 virus changed the world and made daily life much more challenging. This book tells the true stories of what kids around the world did to help others. From making 3-D printed medical equipment to food bank fundraising, to a neighbourhood joke stand, to creating a semi-automatic hand-washing machine, these kids made a difference in their communities. The book features 12 kids from around the world, along with photos and sidebars about...
11) When Mom's away
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"A children's fiction picture book about the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a little girl whose mom is a busy doctor. When her mom has to be in quarantine -- sleeping on a cot in their garage to keep the family safe from the virus -- the little girl does her best to be brave. She and her dad make dinner together, and she helps bring groceries to her grandparents ... making sure to wave so they know it's her! In the evening they join their neighbors,...
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In Parenting in a Pandemic, Dr. Fradin provides the tools you need to help navigate coronavirus. The book breaks down the science necessary to understand the news about coronavirus and manage your family's health. Dr. Fradin examines the specific risks of coronavirus to children of all ages and adults, including parents, grandparents, pregnant women, and essential workers. She gives realistic strategies you can use to improve this time for your family...
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Health-care workers were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, saving lives and searching for effective treatments. Other workers, such as grocery clerks and delivery people, also found themselves on the front lines as the rest of society stayed home as much as possible to slow the disease's spread. Front-Line Heroes examines these and other people who faced danger as they continued working to keep the rest of society safe. Features include...
16) Valerie
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Valerie is a young lady making her way through the Covid-19 crisis' disrupting effect on her life. First, she is sent home from school and must deal with spending all her time at home with her sister, mom, and dad. She doesn't understand why she can't go back to school. Next, Valerie is angry with all the things she can no longer do because of the pandemic. She doesn't understand why life has changed so much. The story ends with Valerie going starting...
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"De un d̕a para otro, el covid-19 provoc̤ que millones de pandemials se toparan de frente con el duelo, la enfermedad, el desempleo de los padres, la escuela a distancia, el maltrato familiar, el aislamiento y la incertidumbre. La pandemia los puso, de golpe, en una situaci̤n para la que nadie los hab̕a preparado... y para la que ninguna mam̀, pap̀, maestro o tutor estaba listo. Este libro busca solucionar ese problema. Convocados por la periodista...
18) Parenting in a pandemic: a parent's guide to all the roles we have to play in the era of Covid-19
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"Parents play many roles in a pandemic--triage nurse, personal trainer, bouncer, teacher, project manager, therapist, parent, and (occasionally) actual human being. Dr. Bayardelle talks about how parents can fill each of these roles throughout the pandemic, without losing their minds in the process."--
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"Written from the perspective of children who observe the world through their windows, this book for young readers looks at the lives of housebound children during the coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by true events and people from around the world, "From My Window" shows children that we all have the same fears, and that we can overcome them by being creative and empathetic, and by staying positive and healthy. We will face other challenging situations...
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