Gillian Flint
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--
3) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the teacher and community leader responsible for making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans, helping millions of people learn about important aspects of American history.
5) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Featuring characters from "Pat the Bunny," this Easter-themed board book invites little ones to help Bunny hide his Easter eggs as they count down from five.
8) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life."--
9) Balletball
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Nina loves ballet, not sports, so when her mother signs her up to play baseball she sulks until the coach explains how baseball and ballet can go together--and when a timely plié in the outfield saves the game she realizes that "balletball" is really not so bad after all." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come"--
11) Wilma Mankiller
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation."--
12) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella's career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of the She Persisted series"--
"Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. She succeeded in achieving her dreams, and inspired creative self-expression and a new generation of athletes as she did."...
14) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--Provided by publisher.
15) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
16) Claudette Colvin
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice." --
17) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--Provided by publisher.
18) Patsy Mink
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed."--
19) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--Provided by publisher.
20) Nellie Bly
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way." -- Amazon.com.
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter,...