Peaceful Heroes Illustrated by Sean Addy Scholastic (Arthur A. Levine Books), 2009
NAPPA 2009 Honor Smithsonian Notable Book of 2009
“Young readers in need of role models will be hard put to find more courageous, selfless examples than this roster offers.” (Kirkus Reviews). Read the review.>
“As a signpost to a richer understanding of peace, the collection has genuine value.” (Publishers Weekly). Read the review.>
“The ideal introduction to people like Oscar Romero, Meena Keshwar Kamal, and William Feehan, all of whom risked their lives to make our world a more peaceful place. A great addition to any middle school library, and especially valuable to social studies/history teachers.” (The Reading Zone)
“Some are known to many, while others are not…. Bravo to Jonah Winter for bringing them honor in this wonderful book!” (Sal’s Fiction Addiction) Read the review.>
“This exceptional book not only helps children to better understand what true heroism is, but it also shows them that heroism comes in many forms.” (Through the Looking Glass Reviews). Read the review.>
“We live in a world where war and acts of violence seem to be ever present in the news. The discovery of the children’s book, Peaceful Heroes, by Jonah Winter… is a breath of fresh air in such a world.” (Different Voice blog). Read the review.>