Eight Books about US Troops and Veterans for children and teens

For Younger Children: 

	Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond between a Soldier and his Service Dog by Luis Carlos Montalvan, Bret Witter, and Dan Dion
	Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood by Valerie Pfundstein and Aaron Anderson
	H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet by Devin Scillian and Victor Juhasz
	Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin and Bryan Langdo
	Hero Dad by Melinda Hardin and Bryan Langdo

 

 

For Teens: 

 

	American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
	Beneath Wandering Stars by Ashlee Cowles
	Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac
	Heroism Begins with Her: Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military by Winifred Conkling and Julia Kuo

 

If you do wish to order these books, please contact or visit The Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. This charming local buiness specializes in youth and teen books and their Booksellers would be happy to order any book from this list. 

 

Five Ways to Educate Yourself on Veteran Resources in your Community: 

• Job Training Programs available through the Veterans Affairs Office
  • The VA partners with various major companies in the US to provide job training and employment opportunities to returning service members. Here is a list of the different programs offered by the VA; partnered companies include AT&T, General Dynamics, Prudential, and more. 
• PTSD Service Dogs and Veterans
  • This is an informative and helpful article on the importance of service dogs for many veterans. Learning more about this topic is an excellent avenue to teach your children about the sacrifices many veterans make and the close bond they share with service dogs. 
• Infographic on Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
  • This infographic is a good representation of the statistical facts about veterans facing homelessness. It includes information on the differences between subcategories of homeless veterans as well as presenting writeups on the most prominent challenges facing these veterans. 
• Visit a Military Museum, Monument, or Memorial Park
  • The Metro Atlanta Area has a wide variety of Military Attractions to see. There are parks, memorials, and museums of all sizes. Taking a trip to see these is a great way to educate yourself on Veteran history in your community. Here is a list of Military Attractions in the Metro Atlanta Area. 
• Learn the effects Military Service has on the families of Veterans
  • Family members of active-duty troops and returning service members have to make significant life adjustments. The temporary loss or drastic behavioral change of a parental figure can be extremely challenging and confusing for children. Educating yourself on the strain military service can sometimes put on families can help you be as supportive and understanding as possible. Here is an article that addresses situations like this.