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Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie LeungRead about how nine-year-old Tyrus Wong - and many other Chinese immigrants - entered the United States as "paper sons" (with fake documents stating that they were blood relatives to Chinese Americans who had already received U.S. citizenship). After attending art school while working nights as a janitor, Wong's artistic talents were eventually used at Walt Disney studios for the production of Bambi (1942). American History; Immigration; Artists For ages 4 - 8
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything by Annette Bay PimentelIn 1990, nine-year-old Jennifer Keelan crawled up the 100 stone steps of the U.S. Capitol - because there wasn't any other way for someone in a wheelchair to enter the building. Read more about Jennifer, and the difficulties she faced every day as a child with physical disabilities, and how her efforts as an activist helped to get the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed. American History; Activists For ages 5 - 10
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Hans Christian Andersen: The Journey of His Life by Heinz JanischThis delightful biography is presented as a conversation shared between the author and a little girl traveling in the same stagecoach in 1800's Denmark. Plan on reading many of Andersen's fairy tales along with this work; look for the elements in the illustrations that point to his many memorable works. Literature; Fairy Tales For ages 5 - 10
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Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian GoerzEnjoy this summertime advenure, as two very different girls forge an alliance that allows them to do what they find important, instead of being sent to day camps. A mystery emerges when a gecko disappears and neighborhood-detective Shirley, new girl Jamila, and other kids are soon drawn into the happenings. During the final reveal, they talk through the troubles each has had this summer, and a friendship is born. Friendship; Getting Along For ages 8 - 12
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American History For ages 5 - 10
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The Stray by Molly RuttanGrub is a stray ... a stray alien. Adopted by a very normal family, Grub reveals anti-gravity talents that are a bit disruptive. Grub is loved, but misses his own family, who come back for him. Imaginative Storytelling For ages 6 - 10
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Lights on Wonder Rock by David LitchfieldHeather wants to go into space more than anything. She sits on a rock in the woods and uses her flashlight to signal anyone out there. And it works! Heather and the alien are instant friends, drawing pictures together and more. But her parents are looking for her, so she leaves the spaceship and returns home. Years later, she repeats this process. Imaginative Storytelling For ages 6 - 10
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