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Unspeakable : the Tulsa Race Massacre
by 1956- Weatherford, Carole Boston
Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.
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Because of you, John Lewis : the true story of a remarkable friendship
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
The New York Times best-selling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author presents the inspiring story of the friendship between Congressman John Lewis and 10-year-old activist Tybre Faw, the youngster who was determined to meet the civil rights legend and invited to read Lewis' favorite poem, Invictus, at the funeral service when John Lewis was laid to rest.
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Building
by Henry Cole
A beaver family works hard to rebuild when their dam is threatened by storms in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Nesting that introduces young children to beginning life science concepts.
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Unbreakable : the spies who cracked the Nazis' secret code
by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Told through multiple points of view, this gripping nonfiction book recounts one of the most dangerous war-time code-breaking efforts ever as codebreakers, spies and soldiers solved the mystery of the Nazis's infamous Enigma machine, turning the tide of WWII.
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We Are All Different : A Celebration of Diversity!
by Tracey Turner
Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents, and guardians. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities...and a lot in common. Our differences enrich our lives. Celebrate them in this beautiful book.
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Amanda Gorman : inspiring hope with poetry
by Artika R. Tyner
Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 presidential inauguration, winning wide acclaim. Read about Gorman's early life, her children's and poetry books, and what she plans to do next.
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A journey under the sea
by Craig Foster
The creator of the Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher" and his diving partner present an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, introducing readers to the many wonders of an environment that always surprises.
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Going places : Victor Hugo Green and his glorious book
by Tonya Bolden
Illuminates the lesser-known history of Victor Hugo Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem in the 1930s, who created The Green Book, a guide for African Americans to stay safe while traveling around the U.S. during the era of segregation.
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We are still here! : Native American truths everyone should know
by Traci Sorell
One dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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Once I was you : Young Readers Edition
by Maria Hinojosa
There is no such thing as an illegal human being or an illegal immigrant. Maria Hinojosa is an Emmy award-winning journalist and was the first Latina to found a national independent non-profit newsroom in the United States. But before all that, she was a girl with big hair and even bigger dreams. Funny, frank, and wise, Maria's story is one you will want to read again and again, and her voice will inspire you to find your own.
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Comeback kids : three animals who overcame the impossible
by Aubre Andrus
Angel, Potato, and Bueller's stories have been featured on The Dodo, one of social media's most popular animal brands, with over 33 million followers! Their inspiring stories are the perfect example of just how far an animal can go when they have the love of a supportive human by their side.
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The whale who swam through time : a 200-year journey in the Arctic
by Alex Boersma
Meticulously researched, this stunning nonfiction picture book explores the 200-year lifespan of a bowhead whale, the longest-living mammal in the world, capturing the beauty of the natural world, while presenting a call-to-action for protecting the environment.
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Lady Icarus : balloonmania and the brief, bold life of Sophie Blanchard
by Deborah Noyes
Before Amelia Earhart, there was Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn her living in the air. While no one knows the fate of Earhart, a terrified crowd of thousands looked on as French aeronaut Sophie Blanchard met her end in a tragic blaze of glory over the streets of Paris in 1819. But first, Blanchard made nearly 70 spectacular flights, survived a revolution, and become a court favorite of the emperor Napoleon (who gave her the title, Aeronaut of the Official Festivals).
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Black girls unbossed : young world changers leading the way
by Khristi Lauren Adams
Introduces readers to eight young Black women, including the founder of a child literacy nonprofit, political activists and a school shooting survivor, who are leading the way and changing the world one step at a time.
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Yes we will : Asian Americans who shaped this country
by Kelly Yang
Revealing the power of Asian American changemakers all over the country, in all sorts of fields, this eye-opening picture book features one-line biographies of the person or historical moment on each page, inspiring us all to reach new heights.
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Drum from the Heart
by Ren Louie
When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that are also passed down to him. He discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.
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Native Americans in history : a history book for kids
by Jimmy Beason
From every background and tribal nation, native people are a vital part of history. This collection of biographies for kids explores fifteen Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.
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You are a champion : how to be the best you can be
by Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the soccer field--but before he was a Manchester United and England soccer player, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just a kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favorite soccer player wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.
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If you're a kid like Gavin
by Gavin Grimm
Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone.
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Listen : how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion
by Shannon Stocker
This inspiring biography tells the story of musically gifted Evelyn Glennie, who lost her hearing as a young girl and was told she could never be a musician until she proved everyone wrong by listening in a way others didn't.
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Packing for Mars for kids
by Mary Roach
In this young readers adaptation of the best-selling Packing for Mars, the author guides readers through the strange, sometimes gross and always awe-inspiring, world of space travel and life without gravity.
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When the world runs dry : earth's water in crisis
by Nancy F. Castaldo
An award-winning science writer takes readers around the world to explore the various ways in which water is in danger, why we must act now and why you're never too young to make a difference.
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Beyond possible : one man, 14 peaks, and the mountaineering achievement of a lifetime
by Nimsdai Purja
Join Nepalese climber Nimsdai Purja as he recounts his journey to scale all 8,000 meter "Death Zone" mountains in seven months. In this action-packed memoir, young readers will not only learn how Nimsdai physically accomplished this incredible feat, but also how his attitude, leadership skills, and willingness to learn from mistakes took him to the top.
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Call me Miss Hamilton : one woman's case for equality and respect
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Powerful free verse and striking scratchboard illustrations, accompanied by archival photographs, honor Mary Hamilton, an unsung heroine who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nicknamed Red because of her fiery spirit and who took a stand for respect and won.
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Lifting as we climb : Black women's battle for the ballot box
by Evette Dionne
Lifting as We Climb is the empowering story of African American women who refused to accept all this. Women in black church groups, black female sororities, black women's improvement societies and social clubs. Women who formed their own black suffrage associations when white-dominated national suffrage groups rejected them. Women like Mary Church Terrell, a founder of the National Association of Colored Women and of the NAACP; or educator-activist Anna Julia Cooper who championed women getting the vote and a college education; or the crusading journalist Ida B. Wells, a leader in both the suffrage and anti-lynching movements.
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A life of service : the story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
by Christina Soontornvat
In this narrative biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Army veteran and the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate, children will be riveted by her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds.
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Kind like Marsha : learning from LGBTQ+ leaders
by Sarah Prager
Profiles 14 extraordinary LGBTQ+ figures throughout history, focusing on a positive personality attribute of each change-maker and forward-thinker who profoundly transformed the world.
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