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Biography - Real people to inspire you
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Americanized : Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara SaediLearning as a teenager that her Iranian family is undocumented, 13-year-old, straight-A student Sara Saedi juggles the challenges of trying to obtain a green card with the stressful realities of being an everyday American teen.
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Because I was a girl : true stories for girls of all ages by Melissa De La CruzAn uplifting collection of true accounts by women and girls about the obstacles, challenges and opportunities they faced because of their gender includes the stories of successful women in the arts, finance, politics and more as written by such contributors as Victoria Aveyard, Libba Bray and Margaret Stohl.
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Ginger Kid : Mostly True Tales from a Former Nerd by Steve HofstetterIn Ginger Kid, popular comedian Steve Hofstetter grapples with life after seventh grade... when his world fell apart. Formatted as a series of personal essays, Steve walks his readers through awkward early dating, family turbulence, and the revenge of the bullied nerds.
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Coco Chanel : pearls, perfume, and the little black dress
by Susan Goldman Rubin
"Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index."--Provided by publisher
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My Shot : Balancing It All and Standing Tall by Elena Delle DonneElena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery.
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Shoe dog : a memoir by the creator of Nike by Philip H. KnightIn a young reader's edition of the best-selling memoir, the founder and board chairman of Nike offers rare insights into his life and his journey from Oregon high school track star to the creator of an influential brand and company.
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The elephant whisperer : my life with the herd in the African wild by Lawrence AnthonyAdapted for middle-grade readers, an account of an acclaimed conservationist's efforts to save a rogue herd of elephants in spite of his limited experience describes how he gave them a home in his South Africa reserve and endeavored to provide what was required for their survival.
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Claiming My Place : Coming of Age in the Shadow of the Holocaust by Planaria PriceDocuments the story of a young Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust by moving into Nazi Germany and hiding in plain sight, describing how she used her blonde hair and other Aryan features to assume a new identity and pass herself off as a non-Jewish woman in order to stay in the place she called home.
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Alexander Hamilton, revolutionary by Martha BrockenbroughA richly illustrated portrait of the Founding Father and first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury describes his experiences as an illegitimate orphan, soldier, friend, philanderer, political firebrand and financial whiz whose groundbreaking policies continue to shape today's American government.
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Victoria : portrait of a queen
by Catherine Reef
"A biography for teens on Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Her long reign was filled with drama, death, intrigue, and passion, and took place during a time of great transformation, an era that bears the imprint of her personality and values as well as that ofher name--the Victorian period."--Provided by publisher
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The 57 bus : A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater"One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight."
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Marco Polo : dangers and visions
by Marco Tabilio
Shares the early adventures of Marco Polo, who traveled with his father and uncle from Venice, Italy, to the land of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, where he faces setbacks, ricks, and discoveries
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Vincent and Theo : the Van Gogh brothers by Deborah HeiligmanA meticulously researched account of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh draws on hundreds of letters written by the master artist that illuminate how Theo supported Vincent throughout the latter's creative and interpersonal struggles.
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Alexander Hamilton : the making of America
by Teri Kanefield
"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others; they envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states controlled their own destiny, and the federal government remained small and weak. Hamilton died in a duel, defending his ideas and his honor. Because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America"
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This is really happening : true stories
by Erin Chack
A debut essay collection by a BuzzFeed senior editor traces the highs and lows of the millennial experience, sharing reflections on such topics as her first sloppy kiss with her soulmate, her escape from a bear attack and her battle with cancer at age 19. Simultaneous eBook.
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