Introducing students to relevant literature is one of the most important aspects of the IB curriculum. “Graffiti Knight” by Karen Bass and “The Garbage King” by Elizabeth Laird both provide great plot, characters, and significant settings that students can easily relate to their personal life and global issues such as poverty, dysfunctional families, and children rights. IB students would learn about risk-taking and caring. Graffiti Knight is a character rich story about 16-year old Wilm and his friends who are trying to rebel against the Soviets who rule Germany post WWII (1946). The Garbage King is about two kids, Mamo and Dani who come from vastly different backgrounds and must trust each other to survive on the streets after the Ethiopian
