Tonya Leslie
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Language
English
Description
Discover the life of John Lewis-a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation.
He wanted to make a difference in...
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Language
English
Description
Discover the life of Kamala Harris-a story about fighting for justice for kids ages 6 to 9
Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president!...
4) Rosa Parks
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Series
Language
English
Description
Rosa Parks lived her life courageously. She refused to change bus seats because she was African-American. Children will discover the bravery of Rosa Parks during a time of racial segregation.
Author
Language
English
Description
Discover the power of standing for equality-the Rosa Parks story for kids ages 8 to 12
Here's the whole, true story of Rosa Parks' life-and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa's lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice-when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.
Take a walk through her childhood and hear about her struggles...
Author
Publisher
Astral Cultural
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Portuguese
Description
Mesmo com o preconceito contra a cor de sua pele, Barack Obama cresceu sentindo-se livre para sonhar e ser o que quisesse. E seu grande sonho, desde menino, sempre foi ajudar as pessoas. Foi por isso que ele se tornou presidente dos Estados Unidos, o primeiro negro a assumir esse importante cargo. Mas, antes de fazer história lutando pelos direitos civis, ele foi uma criança inteligente e cheia de vontade de transformar o mundo em um lugar melhor....
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When her Lower East Side, New York, neighborhood needs saving, a 13-year- old Black, super-genius transforms into her Marvel super hero alter-ego: Moon Girl! Her best friend Casey is there to manage her social media, and her giant red T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, is by her side for muscle. Moon Girl is confident, determined, and ready for action in her turbo-powered roller skates"--
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Language
English
Description
"People of character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlights how this great individual demonstrated fairness during his life. Intended for grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States and made a lot of important changes during his time in office. Before he made history fighting for health care, the environment, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could change people's lives for the better" -- back cover.
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This Step into Reading collection features five American Girl leveled readers, including Freedom for Addy, Kaya Rides to the Rescue, Melody Lifts her Voice, Molly's Christmas Surprise, and Samantha Helps a Friend. With exciting, inspiring stories about girls who faced big challenges with bravery and determination, this book is the perfect gift for young readers ages 4 to 7. The stories cover a range of settings and topics, including finding freedom...