by Peg Strobel It’s sometimes a challenge to find engaging books
about work, solidarity or unions that are educational without
being didactic. Many of the books listed below have been honored
by the Jane Addams Peace Association (JAPA), which, together
with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, has
presented awards since 1953 to books “that effectively promote
the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and the
equality of the sexes and all races as well as meeting
conventional standards for excellence.” Click, Clack, Moo is
great for reading to young kids, and pbskids.org identifies it
as effective for teaching deaf or hard of hearing students as
well. It starts when Farmer Brown’s cows find an old typewriter
in the barn and send him a note politely requesting electric
blankets because the barn is cold. When Farmer Brown replies,
“No way,” the cows go on strike. Soon the chickens join them.
Broader solidarity is impeded because not all the animals
understand Moo. Duck, “a neutral p