Archives: Books
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Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield’s First Ride
Have you ever been told that you’re not enough? That you’re not strong enough, tall enough, fast enough? Bessie was told she was not enough. Bessie dreams of riding her …
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Frida Kahlo
When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, …
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Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone
A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced …
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Wilma Rudolph
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk …
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Run the Show Like CEO Oprah Winfrey (Work It Girl)
In this imaginatively illustrated book from the Work It, Girl series, discover how Oprah became a billionaire CEO and media mogul in this true story of her life. Then, learn …
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One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet
One Earth profiles Black, Indigenous and People of Color who live and work as environmental defenders. Through their individual stories, the book shows that the intersection of environment and ethnicity …
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Haphaven
Ever-superstitious Alex Mills will do anything to avoid a jinx. Picking up pennies, knocking on wood, tossing salt over her shoulder. . . you name it. That is until she …
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Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education
Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill …
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Reach for the Skai
Actress and activist Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback.
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Geeky F@b Five Volume 2: Mystery of the Missing Monarch
In their next adventure, the Geeky Fab Five discover a hidden garden filled with Monarch butterflies and honeybees. While the girls are learning in science class that Monarchs and bees …
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Josephine Baker
Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and …
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Freedom Soup
The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes. Ti Gran’s feet tap-tap to the rhythm. Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating …
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The Boy Who Survived
At the age of nine, Alton Carter left home and walked himself into foster care with a dream of someday having a normal life. Not a fancy life. Not a …
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The Day Old Faithful Stopped
Old Faithful is a national treasure that has erupted every hour or so for more than a hundred years in Yellowstone Nationaal Park. So when the world-famous geyser goes silent, …
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The Magician
Buddy, a bunny for a part-time magician, does not like being left at home while his magician goes to her regular job, day after day. Buddy would like to spend …
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ABCs on Skis
It’s a beautiful winter day to spend on skis. Can you find all the letters of the alphabet on the slippery slopes?
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Real Pigeons Fight Crime
Ever wonder why pigeons act so weird? Because they are secretly chasing bad guys and flying around saving your butt! This hilarious illustrated series is perfect for fans of BAD …
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I’m an Activist (DK Readers Level 3)
Learn about people who have changed the world–and who ARE changing the world–by campaigning for peace, equality, conservation, and more. I am an Activist is a new Level 3 title …
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Amy’s Diary Volume 3
Since Amy’s been going out with John, she has become the most popular girl in the halls. But she spends so much time with her new friends that she forgets …
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Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath
After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he …
