"The War Toolbox"
Resources for teachers, librarians, and other groups

THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, premieres on PBS September 23, 2007.  THE WAR tells the story of the Second World War through personal accounts of men and women from four American towns, one of them Sacramento, California.  Libraries throughout California will host community programs, encourage further reading and discussion, and facilitate the sharing of oral histories. 

The resources here will help libraries create The War related programs. We will continually be adding resources to the page so please check back often!

Latino War Narratives, Culture and History

Publicity Materials for Libraries

National Issues Forums Overview

Suggested WWII Movie List

Supplemental Activity Ideas for The War

World War Novels for Adults and Teens

WWII Fiction and Non-Fiction Book List for Children

WWII Non-Fiction Book List for Young Adults

WWII Non-Fiction Book List for Adults

WWII Related Organizations and Museums in California

WWII Scholars

WWII Soon-To-Be-Released Book List for Adults