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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she fought for the equal rights of all people.
Author
Language
English
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Black History Month
Black History & Activism: Recommended Reading for MLK Day
Black History Month 2023
DAML Black History Month Picture Books
Black History & Activism: Recommended Reading for MLK Day
Black History Month 2023
DAML Black History Month Picture Books
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Description
"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told--a story of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations. Growing up quiet and lonely at the beginning of the twentieth century, Gyo learned from her relatives the ways in which both women and Japanese people lacked opportunity. Her teachers and family believed in her and sent her to art school and later Japan,...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
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Description
"You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's...
Author
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
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Description
A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
26 pages, unnumbered sequence of pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
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