The First Lady discusses her mission to learn how people can work together to provide a nurturing society in which children can grow into capable, caring adults.
An analysis of the status of children in the United States, providing information and statistics about family income, education, child health, food and nutrition, adolescent pregnancy, and other topics.
twenty-five years among the poorest children in America
Kozol, Jonathan
2012
Continuing the stories of inner-city children he has known for many years, the author shares the personal journeys of youths who have struggled to work through formidable racial and economic inequalities while approaching adulthood.
Argues that disturbing corporate practices are commercializing childhood and disempowering parents and governments at predatory levels, citing the negative effects of mainstream practices while outlining concrete changes.
Traces the history of the United Nations Children's Fund from its creation in 1956 as a special agency to help children in postwar Europe to the early twenty-first century, describing how the organization works to make the world a better place.
Presents a study of the ongoing class-action suit filed in 1973 on behalf of thirteen-year-old Shirley Wilder, challenging New York City's operation of its foster-care system, tracing the impact of the system on three generations of Wilders.
Explores a variety of charity organizations around the world and what they do to help impoverished children. Offers advice on volunteering for charity work.
