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Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children by Jonah WinterA first-person account of the Children’s Crusade of 1903, organized by Mary “Mother” Jones who led 100 child laborers on a march from Philadelphia to New York City. Filled with historical quotes, this volume describes the dangerous conditions endured by child factory workers and Jones’ essential role in promoting important changes. American History; Activists For ages 8 - 12
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Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks by Suzanne SladeThis picture book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, follows her from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. A photo of Brooks as an adult appears at the end of the volume, allowing young readers to see the real person, with one of her books. American History; Poetry For ages 8 - 12
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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built by Angela Burke KunkelThis uplifting picture book tribute based on the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez describes how he began picking up discarded books along his route as a trash collector before creating a library for the people of his community in Bogotá, Colombia. Life in other Countries; libraries For ages 8 - 12
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Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems by Jack PrelutskyThe first American Young People’s Poet Laureate and best-selling author of Scranimals presents a new collection of laugh-out-loud, original poems. These short offerings are all meant to be read aloud and have beautiful rhythm and rhyme. Prelutsky writes poems that kids love to read! Poetry; Literature Studies For ages 8 - 12
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This Poem Is a Nest by Irene LathamA sumptuously rendered collection by the award-winning author of Dear Wandering Wildebeest introduces readers to the art of “found poetry” as demonstrated by the example of a 37-line, nature-inspired poem that contains hundreds of smaller, imagination-sparking mini poems. The author explains the process, which can easily become a continuing creative writing activity. Poetry; Creative Writing For ages 7 - 12
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Diary of a Spider by Doreen CroninA young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners. Spider is friends with Worm, and together they learn what they can and cannot do. Science (with Humor) For ages 4 - 8
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Diary of a Worm by Doreen CroninAlthough he plays with friends, spends time with his parents, and attends school like the rest of his classmates, this friendly little worm doesn't have to go to the dentist, can eat his own homework, and never gets in trouble for leaving tracks when he moves about the house. Science (with Humor) For ages 4 - 8
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Five on the Bed by Addie K. BoswellA young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book featuring cut-paper illustrations. Counting For ages 2 - 5
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Yawn by Patricia HegartyThis brand new book is perfect for bedtime. Delightful rhyming text and special pages with cut-out windows and peep-holes to the next page will make everyone smile. Bedtime Story For ages 3 - 6
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Travel the watery jungle with a determined young Vietnamese boy who embarks on a boat voyage marked by a single oar, giant waves, eerie forests, and heavy rainfall as he heads to his first day of school. This lush picture book was originally published in Singapore, Life in other Countries For ages 5 - 10
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