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Loujain dreams of sunflowers
by Lina AlHathloul
"Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly each morning, but her own dreams of flying face a big obstacle: only boys, not girls, are allowed to fly in her country. Yet despite the taunts of her classmates, she is determined to do it--especially because Loujain loves colors, and only by flying can she see the color-filled field of sunflowers her baba has told her about. Eventually, he agrees to teach her, and Loujain's impossible dream becomes reality--and soon other girls dare to learn to fly"
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Smile, Sophia
by Skylaar Amann
"Sophia loves finding fossils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn't love the way all the grownups just want her to smile. What does smiling have to do with the very serious business of being a scientist? She'll smile when she has something to smile about"
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I love my body because by Shelly AnandThis empowering book encourages young readers to celebrate their body as well as all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world, while learning how to take care of themselves mentally and physically.
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The Turquoise Room/ El Cuarto Turquesa by Monica Brown"A bilingual story based on the lives, dreams, and accomplishments of three generations of creative, imaginative, artistic girls as they grew up in the author's family. Un cuento bilingüe basada en la vida, los sueños y los logros de tres generaciones de niñas artísticas, creativas e imaginativas a medida que crecían en la familia de la autora"
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The katha chest by Radhiah ChowdhuryPiecing together themes of love, culture and memory, this multigenerational story follows Asiya as she visits Nanus house, where she learns about the bold and brave women in her family through the quilts Nanu has collected.
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Everything in its place : a story of books and belonging by Pauline David-SaxWhen her safe space-the school library-closes for a week, Nicky must face her social anxiety, but when she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at her mother's diner, she realizes being different doesn't mean being alone.
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Maya and the Beast
by Maya Gabeira
Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has tooffer
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Berry song
by Michaela Goade
As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back
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This book is not for you! by Shannon HaleStanding up to the bookmobile man who refuses him the story he wants, all because it features a girl, Stanley inspires the people and animals around him to broaden their horizons and enjoy a good book of their choosing.
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'Twas the night before Pride
by McClintick Joanna
"This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion--and to the joys of anticipation--is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with thenewest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself"
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A sky-blue bench
by Bahram Rahman
"A young Afghani amputee matter-of-factly removes her own barrier to education, building a bench from discarded wood so that she and her "helper-leg" can sit through school in comfort"
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What I am by Divya SrinivasanIn this celebration of individuality, a young girl is a walking contradiction, which is what makes her unique and an essential piece of the greater world around her.
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The me I choose to be by Natasha TarpleyThis joyful ode to the power of potential is an immersive call for self-love and highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and Brown children.
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The only Black girl in a classroom full of white students learns what really matters is what she sees when she looks at herself--a reflection of the courage, strength, intelligence and creativity passed down from her ancestors. |
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I love you because I love you by Muon VanThis heartfelt book details all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within an affirming call-and-response format featuring families across the spectrum.
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Herizon
by Daniel W. Vandever
“Herizon” by Diné/Navajo Daniel W. Vandever, and Illustrated by Diné/Navajo artist Corey Begay, follows the journey of a young, Diné girl as she is asked by her grandmother to help retrieve a flock of sheep. Join the girl in her adventure across land and water aided by a magical scarf that will expand your imagination and transform what you think is possible.
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I love my beautiful hair by Elissa WenttThis lively celebration of family tradition and natural hair follows little EJ as she takes her first-ever trip to the hair salon where she is presented with many options and needs readers' help to make the perfect choice.
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Phoenix gets greater
by Marty Wilson-Trudeau
"A delightful and gentle story about a young Two-Spirit Indigenous child celebrating his identity, overcoming bullying, and bonding with his family"
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Three little Vikings by Bethan WoollvinIn this romping, stomping fractured fairy tale, a trio of fearless and fiesty Viking girls set out to find out what-or who-has been CRASHING and BASHING in the woods.
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Mama's home by Shay YoungbloodWhile her mother works, a young girl is taken care of by all the Big Mamas in her community, who shower her with love and affection, in this heartwarming story that celebrates the wider meaning of family.
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The astronomer who questioned everything : the story of Maria Mitchell by Laura AlaryTells the remarkable story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women's rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U.S., first female member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and one of the first female college professors.
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Splash! : Ethelda Bleibtrey makes waves of change
by Elisa Boxer
"As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set Ethelda Bleibtrey free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the 1920 Olympics, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went"
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Not done yet : Shirley Chisholm's fight for change by Tameka Fryer BrownPaints a vibrant picture of a natural-born fighter who became the first Black woman elected to Congress, showing how the work she did for equal rights, the environment, children and health care still continues today by those she inspired.
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Yes! No! : a first conversation about consent by Megan Madison"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate 'no.' The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"
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Taking off : airborne with Mary Wilkins Ellis by Emily Arnold McCullyPaints a vibrant portrait of a little-known figure and her can-do spirit who became the youngest licensed pilot in her English county, which led to an exciting career in the air, including delivering hundreds of aircraft to support the war effort during World War II. By the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Mirette on the High Wire.
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Breaking through the clouds : the sometimes turbulent life of meteorologist Joanne Simpson
by Sandra Nickel
"Joanne Simpson made groundbreaking-or should we say cloudbreaking-discoveries about weather and how it worked. Born in Massachusetts in 1923, she became interested in clouds while sailing in Cape Cod. As a young adult, she went to the University of Chicago and began studying and then teaching meteorology. After the war, women were expected to go back to being homemakers, but Joanne instead received her Masters Degree and began a PhD program. She decided to focus on tropical cumulous clouds, even though at the time no one thought that clouds affected the weather-they thought they were just a byproduct. Though the scientific establishment--mostly men--tried to stop her at every turn, her stubborn determination prevailed. She was the first woman in the United States to receive her PhD in meteorology, and her discoveries still affect how we think about clouds and the weather today!"
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Mae makes a way : the true story of Mae Reeves, hat & history maker by Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichPublished in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this inspiring book traces the life of the fashion designer and civil rights icon who became the first Black woman to own a business on South Street in Philadelphia.
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A storm of horses : the story of artist Rosa Bonheur by Ruth Sanderson"An inspiring picture book about Rosa Bonheur, the most famous and best-selling painter of her century. In a stunning ode to underrepresented women everywhere, award-winning illustrator Ruth Sanderson tells the untold story of French artist Rosa Bonheur in this picture book biography.
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A life of service : the story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina SoontornvatIn 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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Finding my dance by Ria ThundercloudA professional Indigenous dancer, the author shares her dance journey, from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional, in this debut picture book filled with eye-catching illustrations that bring her graceful movements to life.
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Mama in Congress : Rashida Tlaib's journey to Washington
by Rashida Tlaib
"When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country"
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Thirst
by Varsha Bajaj
In the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is severely limited, twelve-year-old Minni discovers her employer's husband is stealing water from her community, and decides she must do her part to fight for equality
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Shine on, Luz Véliz! by Rebecca BalcárcelSidelined by an injury, soccer star Luz discovers she has a knack for coding and works hard to impress everyone, including her dad who has been treating her differently, but life throws her a curveball when an unexpected guest arrives.
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Caprice by Coe BoothOffered a place at the school of her dreams, Caprice, plagued by internal doubt and family drama, is pulled back towards the past and to an abuse she's never told anyone about.
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Dream, Annie, dream by Waka T. BrownWhen she lands a big role in the production of The King and I, Japanese American seventh grader Annie, belittled by her mostly white classmates, must rise above racism while chasing her dreams.
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Swim team by Johnnie ChristmasWhen she has to take Swim 101, middle schooler Bree must face one of her greatest fears, but with a little help from an elderly neighbor and former swim team captain, she becomes her school's best hope to beat their rival.
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Across a field of starlight
by Blue Delliquanti
Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems, so when the war of Fassen's world invades Lu's peaceful home, they find themselves at the forefront of a battle they hoped would never happen
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Alice Austen lived here by Alex GinoEntering his town's contest for a new statue, nonbinary Sam delves into the history of his subject, photographer Alice Austen, and discovers a rich queer history that they are part of--one they must stand up for.
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Shirley & Jamila's big fall by Gillian GoerzWhen bully Chuck blackmails innocent kids in school, Shirley and Jamila break into his house to recover all his blackmail notes and encounter an intruder who can help them put a stop to Chuck's crimes once and for all.
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The secret diary of Mona Hasan
by Salma Hussain
"Mona Hasan is a young Muslim girl growing up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the first Gulf War breaks out in 1991. The war isn't what she expects--especially when the ground offensive is over so quickly...Over the course of one year, Mona falls inlove, speaks up to protect her younger sister, loses her best friend to the new girl at school, has summer adventures with her cousins in Pakistan, immigrates to Canada, and pursues her ambition to be a feminist and a poet"
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A kind of spark
by Elle McNicoll
When she discovers that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different, a neurodivergent girl who sees and hears things others cannot refuses to let them be forgotten
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Candidly Cline by Kathryn OrmsbeeSigning up for a young musicians' workshop as she learns to make music of her own, Cline Alden realizes how much of herself she's been holding back when she falls for talented singer Sylvie.
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Frizzy by Claribel A. OrtegaTired of going to the salon to have her curls straightened every weekend, Marlene slowly learns to embrace her natural curly hair with the help of her best friend and favorite aunt.
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Tumble by Celia C. PérezWhile trying to make a life-changing decision, 12-year-old Adela Ramirez searches for her birth father, which leads her to the legendary Bravos, professional wrestlers who teach her what it really means to be part of a family.
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A seed in the sun by Aida SalazarWhile working under dangerous conditions, taking care of her younger siblings and her mother, and avoiding her father's volatile temper, farm-working Lula Viramontes joins the 1965 protest for migrant workers' rights along with activist Dolores Huerta.
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The kaya girl by Mamle WoloWhen Faiza, a Muslim migrant girl from northern Ghana, meets Abena, a wealthy doctor's daughter from the south, they form an unlikely and powerful friendship despite their different social statuses, opening up new worlds to them both.
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You know, sex : bodies, gender, puberty, and other things! by Cory SilverbergIn a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, You Know, Sex grounds sex education in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty-hormones, reproduction, and development-but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.
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Laxmi's mooch
by Shelly Anand
After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance
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Ten little dumplings
by Larissa Fan
"In the city of Tainan, there lives a very special family -- special because they have ten sons who do everything together. Their parents call them their ten little dumplings, as both sons and dumplings are auspicious. But if you look closely, you'll seethat someone else is there, listening, studying, learning and discovering her own talent -- a sister. As this little girl grows up in the shadow of her brothers, her determination and persistence help her to create her own path in the world"
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Bodies are cool
by Tyler Feder
Through lively text and delightful illustrations, this truly inclusive book celebrates all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Curls
by Ruth Forman
"This simple, playful, and beautiful book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids"
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Ambitious girl
by Meena Harris
A girl sees a woman labeled as having too much ambition, but when the girl considers its definition she finds herself inspired and realizes ambition is required to make changes to the world and have her voice be heard
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Eyes that kiss in the corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment
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Rissy no kissies
by Katey Howes
"A love bird who doesn't like kisses? Rissy's friends and family wonder if she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can she show everyone there's not one right way to share affection?"
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Josie dances
by Denise K. Lajimodiere
As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle
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The big bath house
by Kyo Maclear
In this celebration of Japanese culture, family and body positivity, a little girl, her grandmother and aunties visit a traditional bath house where they partake in the rituals that lead up to the bath itself. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Stella's stellar hair
by Yesenia Moises
Stella travels planet to planet visting her aunties looking for a stellar hairdo for the Big Star Little Gala, but she is not convinced by any of their suggestions
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Wanda
by Sihle Nontshokweni
Eight-year-old Wanda is unhappy due to the endless mocking of her hair by the boys at school, but when Makhulu (grandmother) shares her grooming secrets and stories of beautiful women with locks just like Wanda, she realizes her hair is a crown and is something to be proud of
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Beautifully me
by Nabela Noor
Hearing people being critical of their own and each other’s bodies, Zubi, an exuberant Bangladeshi girl, is helped by her family to see that we can all make the world a more beautiful place by being beautifully ourselves. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The library bus
by Bahram Rahman
Inspired by Kabul’s first library bus and colored by family memories, a touching snapshot of one innovative way girls received education in a country disrupted by war. Illustrations.
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Your mama
by NoNieqa Ramos
A heartwarming twist on the classic “yo mama” joke combines playful lyricism with culturally inspired illustrations, in a gift-appropriate celebration of strong moms everywhere that depicts a proud family woman who sets an example with her endurance, forgiving nature and devotion. Illustrations.
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Corazon Aquino by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Corazon Aquino led a revolution in the Philippines to become the country’s first female president.
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I sang you down from the stars
by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn
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More than fluff
by Madeline Valentine
A fuzzy little chick is rendered uncomfortable by friends who pet her, squeeze her and declare her cute when she endeavors to prove that she is more substance than fluff, in a relatable story that discusses the topics of autonomy and consent. By the creator of I Want That Nut. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Witch Hazel : a year in the forest
by Phoebe Wahl
"Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend. In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time?"
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Sharice's big voice : a native kid becomes a congresswoman
by Sharice Davids
This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. (Ages 5-10) Juv Bio Davids
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Shaped by her hands : potter Maria Martinez
by Anna Harber Freeman
A picture book biography of the renowned Native American potter describes how she learned the art form under the guiding hands of her aunt before discovering an aesthetic new firing technique that rendered her creations famous. Illustrations.
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Grace Banker and her Hello Girls answer the call : the heroic story of WWI telephone operators
by Claudia Friddell
"Follow Grace Banker's journey from her busy life as a telephone switchboard trainer in New York to her pioneering role as the Chief Operator of the 1st Unit of World War I telephone operators in the battlefields of France. With expert skill, steady nerves, and steadfast loyalty, the Signal Corps operators transferred orders from commanders to battlefields and communicated top-secret messages between American and French headquarters. After faithfully serving her country--undaunted by freezing weather andfires; long hours and little sleep, and nearby shellings and far off explosions--Grace was the first and only woman operator in the Signal Corps to be awarded the Army's Distinguished Service Medal"
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Mamie on the mound : a woman in baseball's Negro leagues
by Leah Henderson
A portrait of the first female pitcher to play on a men’s professional team describes the segregation laws that challenged Mamie “Peanut” Johnson’s career, her remarkable pitching record and her groundbreaking achievements on behalf of women athletes. Illustrations.
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Ocean speaks : how Marie Tharp revealed the ocean's biggest secret
by Jess Keating
After not being allowed on a research ship, scientist Marie Tharp worked in her small office to map out the ocean floor and, overcoming the skeptics of her scientifc community, discovered a deep rift valley in the ocean floor, which is now acknowledged to be the largest geograpic feature on the planet
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Being you : a first conversation about gender
by Megan Madison
This read-aloud board book, developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, introduces gender to toddlers to increase self-awareness, self-esteem and injustice at an early age. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We wait for the sun
by Dovey Johnson Roundtree
The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author's boundary-breaking career
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The stuff between the stars : how Vera Rubin discovered most of the universe
by Sandra Nickel
A biographical picture book introduction to the life and achievements of the astronomer who helped identify and name dark matter describes her boundary-breaking accomplishments in a male-driven field and how her less-recognized but significant discoveries are only now becoming understood. Illustrations.
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Between two worlds : the art and life of Amrita Sher-Gil
by Meera Sriram
"Amrita Sher-Gil was always making art-as a little girl in Budapest, as a young woman in Northern India, as an art student in Paris, she filled up notebooks with sketches and drawings-but what kind of artist would she grow up to be? The third title in Penny Candy's Amazing Women series of nonfiction picture books, Between Two Worlds: The Art and Life of Amrita Sher-Gil follows Amrita, the daughter of a Hungarian opera singer and an Indian scholar, on her travels from Hungary to India to France and back to India as she discovered her own artistic vision: one that embraced European and Indian culture. Amrita was rebellious, brave, curious, and bold in her short life and in her paintings, and she became an important figure in the 20th century modern art movement"
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Nina : a story of Nina Simone
by Traci N. Todd
Revealing and defining, this picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice Kathleen Waymon who, after becoming the acclaimed singer Nina Simone, used her voice for powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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In one ear and out the other : Antonia Brico & her amazingly musical life
by Diane Worthey
"In an era when women couldn't become conductors, Antonia Brico didn't listen to discouraging words. The words went in one ear and out the other. The second title in Penny Candy's Amazing Women Series of nonfiction picture books, In One Ear and Out the Other: The Amazing, Musical Life of Antonia Brico tells the story of one woman's fight to gain recognition as a conductor in an era when men dominated classical music. The first woman to guest-conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonia Brico never secured a permanent conducting job with a major symphony-but her contributions paved the way for the many women conductors to follow. A true visionary in the long fight for equal opportunities for women"
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Letters from Cuba
by Ruth Behar
In 1938, eleven-year-old Esther joins her father in tropical, multicultural Cuba, where they toil together to rescue the rest of their Jewish family from persecution in Poland. Includes notes about the author's grandmother, on whom the story is based
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Samira surfs
by Rukhsanna Guidroz
After months rebuilding a new life in Bangladesh with her family, Samira decides to become a Bengali surfer girl of Cox’s Bazar, in this novel in verse about a young Rohingya girl’s journey from isolation and persecution to sisterhood, and from fear to power. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Amina's song
by Hena Khan
A companion to the award-winning Amina’s Voice finds Amina discouraged by the lack of interest her Greendale friends show in her visit to Pakistan before giving a class presentation about Malala Yousafzai.
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Across the pond
by Joy McCullough
Hoping to reinvent herself in the wake of a friendship breakup and a relocation to Scotland, Callie struggles to feel at home in a drafty, run-down historic castle before the discovery of a hidden journal inspires her to join a birding club. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Summer of Brave
by Amy Noelle Parks
Twelve-year-old Lilla wants to make everyone happy, so when her best friend Vivi dares her to start telling the truth as part of their Summer of Brave, Lilla hesitates because if she says out loud what she really wants, her whole life might crash down around her
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Don't judge me
by Lisa Schroeder
A middle school student who prefers to keep her head down is compelled to speak out when she discovers a list, created by her best friend’s older brother, that rates the girls at their school according to their looks. By the author of the Charmed Life series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bea is for blended
by Lindsey Stoddard
Soon after her mother marries a man with three sons, sixth-grader Bea Embers fights to form a girls' soccer team at school, despite discrimination and setbacks
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The troubled girls of Dragomir Academy
by Anne Ursu
Sent to the Dragomir Academy, a mysterious school for wayward girls, misfit Marya discovers something about the magic that the men of their country wield which changes everything. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt
by Rhiannon Williams
"Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves. So when Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him - and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited bythe Narroway Hunt, a secretive male-only organisation that hunts savage, blight-spreading monsters called 'dredretches'. Disguising herself as a boy, Ottilie infiltrates the Hunt - but quickly realises that taking her brother home won't be easy. Trapped in the heart of the dredretch-infestedNarroway, it's impossibly dangerous for them to leave. But as she trains to become a Huntsman alongside her brother, hoping for a chance to escape, how long can she keep her true identity a secret?"--Provided by publisher
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The prettiest
by Brigit Young
When a list appears online ranking the fifty prettiest girls in eighth grade, three girls band together to stand up for themselves and for one another
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Last gamer standing
by Katie Zhao
"In twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng's world, gaming is everything. Professional esports teams are the mainstream celebrities. Kids begin training from a young age, aspiring for the big leagues. Reyna is the up-and-coming junior amateur Dayhold gamer, competing in a VR battle royale against AI monsters and human players. But despite Reyna's rising popularity and skills, no one knows who she is. Gaming is still a boys' club and to protect herself against trolls and their harassment, she games the mysterious TheRuiNar. When Reyna qualifies for the Dayhold Junior Tournament, she knows she's got what it takes to win the championship title and the $10,000 prize. It's a chance to make a step forward towards her professional esports dreams and to help her family with the costs of her mother's hospital bills. But when she's blackmailed and threatened to be doxed by an anonymous troll, Reyna has to confront the toxic gaming community head-on"
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Legacy : women poets of the Harlem Renaissance
by Nikki Grimes
The award-winning author of Jazmin’s Notebook presents a “Golden Shovel” anthology of poems inspired by the less-recognized women writers of the Harlem Renaissance, in a volume complemented by evocative illustrations from respected African American women artists. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Mighty justice : the untold story of civil rights trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
by Jabari Asim
Complemented by black-and-white photos, a young readers’ adaptation of the acclaimed memoir by the late civil rights activist recounts her upbringing in Jim Crow-era North Carolina and her fight for equality and justice in America’s military environments, churches and courtrooms. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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This gender-neutral guide to period positivity gives young people the information and confidence they need to approach their periods without shame or negativity. |
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Sofia Valdez, future prez
by Andrea Beaty
When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process
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Go, girls, go! by Frances GilbertA rollicking, girl-power celebration of vehicles features female drivers and pilots at the helm of a sequence of fire trucks, trains, tractors and more. A first picture book.
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A girl like me
by Angela Johnson
A celebration of girls encourages readers to reject limitations and follow their dreams
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We are water protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
One young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many Indigenous-led conservation movements across North America
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Eunice and Kate by Mariana LlanosWith a little help from their moms, the girls come to learn the value of respecting each other’s different dreams. Eunice and Kate is a heartfelt new book by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Elena Napoli, about how honoring our differences can strengthen our bonds.
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My hair is magic!
by M. L. Marroquin
"This little girl knows her hair is great just as it is. When people ask, "Why is your hair so BIG?" she answers, "Why isn't yours?" Her hair is soft, it protects her, it's both gentle and fierce. While some might worry about how it's different and try to contain it, she gives it the freedom to be so extraordinary it almost has a life of its own"
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A girl like you
by Frank Murphy
Encourages every girl to embrace all of the things that make her unique, to be strong and kind, to stand up for herself, and more
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Ritu Weds Chandni
by Ameya Narvankar
Little Ayesha is all excited for her favorite cousin Ritu's wedding. She can't wait to dance in the baraat ceremony! But not everyone is happy that Ritu is marrying her girlfriend Chandni. Some have even vowed to stop the celebrations. Will Ayesha be able to save her cousin's big day?
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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'oThe Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders.
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The little mermaid
by Jerry Pinkney
"In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family"
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In my Anaana's amautik
by Nadia Sammurtok
"Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the amautik--the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child--to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana's laughter"
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I Want to Be : A Gutsy Girls ABC by Farida ZamanBabies and toddlers will follow along with this ABC as it explores some of the amazing, and often unusual, jobs that people do. Each fun letter is complemented by an illustration of a girl filled with delight and wonder as she shows us how we can be, quite literally, anything we want to be.
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How women won the vote : Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and their big idea by Susan Campbell BartolettiPublished to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, an illustrated dual portrait of two trailblazers behind the historic Women’s March of 1913 also reveals the pivotal contributions of more than 5,000 suffragettes to promote women’s rights.
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Shirley Chisholm by Laurie CalkhovenA Level 3 Ready-to-Read introduction to the life and achievements of the first woman and first African American to enter a Democratic presidential race describes Chisholm’s unfailing resolve to promote equality and freedom and her ongoing influence as an advocate for positive change.
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Shirley Chisholm is a verb!
by Veronica Chambers
"A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States"
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The women who caught the babies : a story of African American midwives
by Eloise Greenfield
The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by “catching” their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield’s poetry and Daniel Minter’s art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African American midwives over the course of time. Illustrations.
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The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read by Rita L. HubbardFrom a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and an emerging author comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who, through perseverance and dedication, learned to read at age 116, proving that it’s never too late to learn new things.
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The International Day of the Girl : celebrating girls around the world
by Jessica Dee Humphreys
"Half the children of the world -- the girls -- are treated unfairly because of their gender. But girls around the word are taking action. The International Day of the Girl features nine inspiring stories based on real girls' experiences with gender inequality around the word. From Brazil to Afghanistan to Canada, each story highlights issues faced by girls -- including gender-based violence, illiteracy, sanitation and child marriage -- and how they've overcome their adversities using intelligence, creativity, bravery and kindness"
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Unbeatable Betty : the first female Olympic track & field gold medalist
by Allison Crotzer Kimmel
A picture-book biography of the first woman gold medalist in track and field describes how after winning the 1928 Olympics, Betty Robinson survived a plane crash and disabling injuries that she overcame to win the gold medal again during the 1936 Olympics. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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It began with a page : how Gyo Fujikawa drew the way by Kyo MaclearThe creators of Julia, Child present a picture book portrait of the Japanese-American picture book illustrator and diversity activist, discussing her imprisonment in a World War II internment camp and her efforts to represent multicultural kids in her art.
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Become a leader like Michelle Obama : Become a Leader Like
by Caroline Moss
"Michelle Obama grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a little bungalow with a close-knit family. She loved going to school, and she knew that, one day, she would use her voice to empower other young girls, just like her. Young Michelle was a brilliantstudent and wonderful daughter. With hard work and talent, she propelled herself into the universities of Princeton and Harvard. She qualified as a lawyer and life was going smoothly...Then she met a guy named Barack"
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Lift as you climb : the story of Ella Baker by Patricia Hruby PowellA picture-book portrait of the history-shaping civil rights activist by the author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Josephine and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Freedom in Congo Square also shares insight into Baker’s lifelong commitment to grassroots community mentoring.
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Ruth objects : the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Doreen RappaportA portrait of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice describes the prejudices that challenged her pursuit of an education and a career in law, her achievements as the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court and her important contributions to high-profile cases.
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Queen of physics : how Wu Chien Shiung helped unlock the secrets of the atom
by Teresa Robeson
"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"
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She was the first! : the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm
by Katheryn Russell-Brown
"A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"
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Love your body
by Jessica Sanders
Introduces positive body image and self-acceptance, sharing tips and techniques on self-care and building resilience
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Exquisite : the poetry and life of Gwendolyn Brooks
by Suzanne Slade
A 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. Illustrations.
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Building Zaha : the story of architect Zaha Hadid
by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
"Zaha knew from a young age that she wanted to be an architect. She set goals for herself and followed them against all odds. A woman in a man's world, and a person of color in a white field, Zaha was met with resistance at every turn. When critics called her a diva and claimed her ideas were unbuildable, she didn't let their judgments stop her from setting goals and achieving them one by one. She persisted, she followed her dreams, and she succeeded"
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Ice breaker : how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating
by Rose Viña
"In the 1930's, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn't let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down color barriers through sheer determination and athletic skill. After skating in ice shows across the nation and helping coach and develop the talents of several Olympic champions, Mabel became the first African-American woman to be inducted into the U.S. FigureSkating Hall of Fame"
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Fighting words by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyDepending on an older sister who protected her when their mother went to prison and their mother’s boyfriend committed a terrible act, 10-year-old Della tries to figure out what to do when her older sister attempts suicide. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life.
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How to be a girl in the world by Caela CarterStruggling to come to terms with adolescent body changes that have attracted unwanted attention, a tween begins wearing layers and escaping into horror novels before moving to a dilapidated new home, where she discovers a book of spells.
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I can make this promise
by Christine Day
"When twelve-year-old Edie finds letters and photographs in her attic that change everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption, she realizes she has a lot to learn about her family's history and her own identity"
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Dress coded by Carrie FirestoneFed up with sexist dress codes and unfair conduct standards at a school where girls’ bodies are considered a distraction, Molly starts a podcast to protest the school’s disciplinary inequality before her small rebellion swells into a full-blown empowerment revolution.
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Revenge of the Red Club
by Kim Harrington
When middle school journalist Riley Dunne learns that an important and beloved club is being shut down, she uses the power of the pen to instigate much-needed social change
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Brother's keeper
by Julie Lee
Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. Includes historical notes, photographs of the author's mother, glossary of Korean words, and timeline
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Snapdragon by Kat LeyhBefriending an eccentric but savvy older woman who suggests that they help each other while raising a litter of orphaned baby opossums, a young girl discovers that the woman may possess real magic and a possible connection to her family.
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Chirp
by Kate Messner
Moving to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, a young gymnast hides a secret as she makes new friends and investigates her grandmother's claim that someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm
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Land of the cranes by Aida SalazarHolding fast to the cultural heritage stories that say her people will one day return to live among the cranes in the promised land, a 9-year-old migrant seeking refuge in Los Angeles from the Mexican cartel wars learns to hold onto hope and love in a family detention center.
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Go with the flow
by Lily Williams
Sick of an administration that puts football before female health, four high school friends band together to get the school to provide menstrual products to the students
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Grasping mysteries : girls who loved math by Jeannine AtkinsA novel-in-verse companion to Finding Wonders profiles the important achievements of seven groundbreaking women in math and science, including Caroline Herschel, Florence Nightingale and Katherine Johnson.
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Changing the equation : 50+ US Black women in STEM
by Tonya Bolden
"Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores the black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates over 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. In these profiles, young readers will find role models, inspirations, and maybe evenreasons to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow. These stories help young readers to dream big and stay curious. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index"
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We are artists : women who made their mark on the world by Kari HerbertA richly illustrated book, We Are Artists celebrates the life and work of fifteen female artists from around the globe and the distinctive mark they made on art. Presented as a collection of exciting biographical stories, each section reveals how the artist's unique approach and perspective provided art and society with a new way of seeing things.
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Astronauts : women on the final frontier
by Jim Ottaviani
A nonfiction graphic novel collection of portraits celebrating the lives and achievements of history’s female astronauts includes coverage of first woman in space Valentina Tereshkova, the mixed-race trailblazers of Group 9 and NASA’s investigations into how to make space travel possible for everyone. Illustrations.
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Mira's curly hair
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Maryam Al Serkal
Mira, who has hair that curls everywhere, wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her mother's, but when something unpredictable happens, Mira will never look at her mother's hair the same way again
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Baby feminists : a lift-the-flap book
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Libby Babbott-Klein
An interactive board book for budding feminists shares the inspiring message that any baby can grow up to make the world a better place and invites very young children to lift interactive flaps to see such icons as Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Mae Jemison and Frida Kahlo depicted as babies. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hair love : a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere
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Matthew A Cherry
An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook
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Ho'onani : hula warrior
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Heather Gale
A tale based on a true story follows Ho'onani, a child who was born female but doesn't conform to either gender, and who wants to lead the hula chant at school, a traditionally male role
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Big boys cry
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Jonty Howley
A reimagining of a world where boys are encouraged to express the full range of their emotions depicts a little boy, who after receiving advice to act fearlessly on the first day of school makes important discoveries when the grown men he encounters honestly express their own feelings. A first picture book.
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Under my hijab
by
Hena Khan
As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day
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The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
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Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A boy like you
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Frank Murphy
A celebration of the many wonderful ways to be a boy challenges readers to move beyond gender stereotypes, revealing the courage it takes to be oneself, ask for help and learn the stories of others. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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At the mountain's base
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Traci Sorell
Separated from a loved one by distance and duty, a family waits for a soldier’s return in a lyrical celebration of the bonds of Cherokee culture and the bravery of history-making female pilots. By the author of We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Raise your hand
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Alice Paul Tapper
The 11-year-old Girl Scout daughter of CNN's Jake Tapper presents a picture-book adaptation of her New York Times op-ed challenge to girls everywhere to participate with courage in their educational environments. Simultaneous eBook
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Ruby's sword
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Jacqueline Véissid
Unable to keep up with her long-legged brothers during an outdoor run, little Ruby picks up a stick and invites them to join her in imaginative swordfighting adventures of magic and creativity, while adorable animal friends play in the background. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dream big
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Joyce Wan
The best-selling creator of You Are My Cupcake presents an uplifting homage to female trailblazers of the past, from Rosa Parks and Frida Kahlo to Amelia Earhart and Zaha Hadid
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Her fearless run : Kathrine Switzer's historic Boston Marathon
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Kim Chaffee
A narrative celebration of girl power shares the story of the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, from her early lap-running in her backyard through her barrier-breaking achievements, while sharing insights into the value of a running community.
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A song for Gwendolyn Brooks
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Alice Faye Duncan
A celebration of the life and work of black poet Gwendolyn Brooks traces her upbringing on the South Side of Chicago through to her accomplishments as an author of 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies and one novel.
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Girls with guts! : the road to breaking barriers and bashing records
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Debbie Gonzales
A celebration of the strength, endurance and athleticism of women and girls throughout history profiles inspirational athletes from the late 1800s through the 1970s who pushed for changes to the legal boundaries that prevented women from participating in sports.
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Rise! : from caged bird to poet of the people, Maya Angelou
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Bethany Hegedus
"A biography of African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou, who turned a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources"
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Out of this world : the surreal art of Leonora Carrington
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Michelle Markel
A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about the fascinating life of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, a girl who made art out of her imagination and created some of the most enigmatic and startling works of the last 80 years. From the acclaimed team behind The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau. 40,000 first printing
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Billie Jean! : how tennis star Billie Jean King changed women's sports
by
Mara Rockliff
From an award-winning author and New York Times best-selling illustrator comes an inspiring picture book biography of tennis legend and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King, who loved sports even as a young girl and grew up to become one of the greatest and best-known tennis players of all time. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations
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Maria Montessori
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Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Shares the life of the ground-breaking educator, including her early love for education, how she became the first female doctor in Italy, and how she used her important discoveries to change the world
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Simone de Beauvoir
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Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Quirky illustrations and additional back-matter facts complement an empowering introduction to the life and achievements of the pioneering French philosopher.
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So tall within : Sojourner Truth's long walk toward freedom
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Gary D Schmidt
Traces the life of Sojourner Truth from her enslaved childhood and remarkable emancipation through her history-shaping leadership while advocating for equal rights for women and African Americans. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Wednesday Wars
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Maybe he just likes you
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Barbara Dee
A girl who receives repeated unwanted attention from the boys in her school begins doubting herself before rediscovering her voice in the mutually respectful environment of a new karate class. By the author of Star-Crossed. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Girl of the southern sea
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Michelle Kadarusman
Nia, who dreams of an education and the chance at a better life, must battle the dangers of local superstition and thwart her father's plans for her future
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Best friends
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Shannon Hale
A follow-up to Real Friends finds Shannon embarking on a promising sixth grade year before the constantly changing rules of her best friend’s in-crowd make her question whether popularity is worth the trouble. Simultaneous. Illustrations
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Indian no more
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Charlene Willing McManis
When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home
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Strange birds : a field guide to ruffling feathers
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Celia C. Pérez
A budding journalist, a bookish foodie and a rule-abiding birdwatcher forge an unexpected friendship with a fourth misfit girl when they organize an alternative sisterhood troop to protest their Florida community’s outdated scout traditions. Simultaneous eBook.
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A good kind of trouble
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Lisa Moore Ramée
Strictly following the rules to pursue her junior-high ambitions, 12-year-old Shayla is forced to choose between her education and her identity when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest. A first novel. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fighter in velvet gloves : Alaska civil rights hero Elizabeth Peratrovich
by
Annie Boochever
"'No Natives Allowed!' The sign blared at the young Tlingit girl from southeast Alaska. The sting of those words stayed with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message. Onethat helped change Alaska and the nation forever. Tensions could not have been higher in Gallery B of the Alaska Territorial Senate. Alaska Natives and non-Natives pressed shoulder to shoulder or stood teetering on chairs to peer over the avalanche of heads that flowed into the hallway. They had come to hear debate on the first anti-discrimination bill in America, almost 20 years before passage of the United States Civil Rights Act. One speaker remained. Now thirty-three years old, Elizabeth Peratrovich placed her knitting next to her young daughter and rose. Dignified and confident in white velvet gloves, stylish green dress and matching hat, she made her way slowly down the crowded aisle. The audience strained forward, drawn by her calm but powerful presence. She turned to face the assembled legislators. Fighter in Velvet Gloves traces Elizabeth's life, from birth and adoption to leadership in a battle for civil rights now celebrated annually throughout Alaska on Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Author AnnieBoochever grew up in Juneau, Alaska. She and her family knew many of the Alaskans, including political leaders, who played key roles in Elizabeth's life and in the battle for Alaska Native people's equality. Written in collaboration with Elizabeth's eldest son, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in Velvet Gloves brings to life for readers, age ten through young adult, the story of an inspirational Alaskan and American hero"--Provided by publisher
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Make trouble : standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead
by
Cecile Richards
The former Planned Parenthood president and life-long activist presents a kid-friendly adaptation of her best-selling memoir, describing her upbringing in a fiercely conservative community where her parents encouraged her to speak out. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The autism-friendly guide to periods by Robyn Steward Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue.
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