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Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
By Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. 2021
On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! "Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are…
delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text." (Kirkus starred review)"The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s path looks different”), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile." (Publishers Weekly)"Affecting picture-book autobiography" (The Horn Book Review)This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here’s the thing: Everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress.Beautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen—and heard!The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids.Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World
By Laurie Carlson. 1997
Enslaved: True Stories of Modern Day Slavery
By Jesse Sage. 2006
Today, millions of people are being held in slavery around the world. From poverty-stricken countries to affluent American suburbs, slaves…
toil as sweatshop workers, sex slaves, migrant workers, and domestic servants. With exposés by seven former slaves--as well as one slaveholder--from Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, this groundbreaking collection of harrowing first-hand accounts reveals how slavery continues to thrive in the twenty-first century. From the memoirs of Micheline, a Haitian girl coerced into domestic work in Connecticut, to the confessions of Abdel Nasser, a Mauritanian master turned abolitionist, these stories heighten awareness of a global human rights crisis that can no longer be ignored.Fifty Cents and a Dream
By Jabari Asim, Bryan Collier. 2012
Booker dreamed of making friends with words, setting free the secrets that lived in books. Born into slavery, young Booker…
T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker began a five-hundred-mile journey, mostly on foot, to Hampton Institute, taking his first of many steps towards a college degree. When he arrived, he had just fifty cents in his pocket and a dream about to come true. The young slave who once waited outside of the schoolhouse would one day become a legendary educator of freedmen. Award-winning artist Bryan Collier captures the hardship and the spirit of one of the most inspiring figures in American history, bringing to life Booker T. Washington's journey to learn, to read, and to realize a dream.Esclavas del poder
By Lydia Cacho. 2010
Por la periodista Lydia Cacho, autora del bestseller Los demonios del Edén.Prólogo de Roberto Saviano.A partir de casos concretos, así…
como de historias conmovedoras, Lydia Cacho sigue una línea de investigación para llegar a las mafias de tratantes de mujeres, que la conducen desde México hasta Kirguistán, pasando por Malasia, Japón y Myanmar, entre otras partes del mundo. Lydia Cacho lleva al lector de la mano por un viaje emocionante en el que encuentra la voz de las víctimas y al mismo tiempo expone a los servidores públicos dedicados a proteger a dichas mafias.Esclavas del poder es un mapa global de la trata de mujeres. Un viaje de ida y vuelta, en el cuál la autora sigue la cadena de lo que los expertos han llamado "la esclavitud del siglo XXI".Otros autores han opinado:"Lydia Cacho es un símbolo del periodismo valiente. En este libro Lydia llega más allá de las fronterasde México. Ataviada con disfraces diversos, viaja desde los bajos fondos mexicanos de la Merced hasta los centros nocturnos y los prostíbulos de Japón, pasando por muchos otros nudos de la inmensa telaraña de mafiosos, empresarios, policías, jueces y políticos que manejan el negocio en el mundo. Lydia escucha, para que sean escuchadas, las voces de las víctimas, las vidas rotas, y acusa a quienes ejercen la forma más abyecta del derecho de propiedad, hombres dueños de mujeres, adultos dueños de niños: esos supermachos que humillando a los más débiles manifiestan su despreciable poder." - Eduardo Galeano"Lydia Cacho se mete en los vericuetos necesarios para mostrar el mapa de la esclavitud contemporánea, las rutas de este comercio criminal y cómo el fenómeno está entramado a través de un putrefacto involucramiento gubernamental, la complacencia y la indiferencia de amplias capas de la sociedad." - Carmen AristeguiDolley Madison
By Catherine Allgor. 1975
First Lady of the United States and America's "Queen of Hearts," Dolley Madison fashioned an unofficial role for herself in…
the new administration of the United States, helping to answer the nation's need for ceremony and leaving footprints for centuries of presidential wives to follow. Assisting her husband, James Madison, she helped to promote national unity, modeling a political behavior that stressed civility and empathy. Together, their approach fueled bipartisanship in a country still assembling a political identity. About the Lives of American Women series: Selected and edited by renowned women’s historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed for use in undergraduate courses. Rather than a comprehensive approach, each biography focuses instead on a particular aspect of a women’s life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a "good read," featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subject’s perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support the student reader.What Can a Citizen Do?
By Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris. 2018
A citizen can pick up litterA citizen can pull a weedA citizen can help that critterA citizen can plant a…
seedA citizen can aid a neighbor A citizen can join a causeA citizen can write a letterA citizen can help change laws . . .Empowering and timeless, What Can a Citizen Do? is the latest collaboration from the acclaimed duo behind the bestselling Her Right Foot: Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris. This is a book for today's youth about what it means to be a citizen.Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community—and watch a journey from what the world should be to what the world could be.This is a book about what citizenship—good citizenship—means to you, and to us all.Our Flag (Little Golden Book)
By Carl Memling. 1988
The youngest readers will enjoy this concise but informative history of the American flag with beautiful and exciting illlustrations of…
colonial life, Betsy Ross and George Washington, Fort McHenry, and more! Included are illustrated instructions on flag etiquette, as well as the Pledge of Allegiance.From the Hardcover edition.Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams
By Barb Rosenstock. 2020
In this inspiring tribute, award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and New York Times bestselling artist Elizabeth Baddeley tell the true story…
of one of America's greatest founding mothers: Abigail Adams.Everyone knew Abigail was different.Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they "Remember the Ladies." Instead of fearing Europe's kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent her new country. And when John become President of the United States, Abigail became First Lady, and a powerful advisor.Leave it to Abigail--an extraordinary woman who surprised the world.An inspiring portrait of an immigrant and the gift he gave his new home.Persecuted as Jews, Izzy Baline and his…
family emigrated from Russia to New York, where he fell in love with his new country. He heard music everywhere and was full to bursting with his own. Izzy's thump-two-three, ting-a-ling, whee tunes soon brought him acclaim as the sought-after songwriter Irving Berlin. He ignited the imaginations of fellow countrymen and women with his Broadway and Hollywood numbers, crafting tunes that have become classics we still sing today.But when darker times came and the nation went to war, it was time for Irving to compose a new kind of song:A boom-rah-rah song.A big brass belter.A loud heart-melter.A song for America.And so "God Bless America" was born, the heart swelling standard that Americans have returned to again and again after its 1918 composition.This is the tale of how a former refugee gave America one of its most celebrated patriotic songs. With stirring, rhythmic text by Adah Nuchi and delightful, energetic art by Rob Polivka, readers will be ready to hum along to this exuberant picturebook.Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , Barack Obama, And Others (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Frederick Douglass, James Daley. 2013
Author, abolitionist, political activist, and philosopher, Frederick Douglass was a pivotal figure in the decades of struggle leading up to…
the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. This inexpensive compilation of his speeches adds vital detail to the portrait of a great historical figure. Featured addresses include "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" which was delivered on July 5, 1852, more than ten years before the Emancipation Proclamation. "Had I the ability, and could reach the nation's ear, I would, today, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke," Douglass assured his listeners, "For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake." Other eloquent and dramatic orations include "Self-Made Men," first delivered in 1859, which defines the principles behind individual success, and "The Church and Prejudice," delivered at the Plymouth County Anti-Slavery Society in 1841.The Alamo (Pull Ahead Books -- American Symbols)
By Kristin L. Nelson. 2004
Money Still Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Teenagers and Young Adults
By Tad Richards, Neale Godfrey. 2004
Now you can do the seemingly impossible: transform your spendthrift teenagers into financially responsible young adults.With Neale S. Godfrey's fresh,…
practical, inspiring advice, you'll discover:- How to help your teen choose his first car, the right bank, a safe credit card, a clothing budget, or a great summer job- How much your child should work during high school and college- Where, when, and how to leave a proper tip, find bargains, dress properly for an interview, and more- PLUS: fun quizzes and step-by-step worksheets for you and your teen to plan and create a stable financial futureSusan B. Anthony (Biographies)
By Laura K. Murray. 2021
How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist…
in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.Booker T. Washington (Biographies)
By Jehan Jones-Radgowski. 2020
How much do you know about Booker T. Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about this famous…
teacher and leader. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.Abraham Lincoln (Biographies)
By Laura K. Murray. 2020
How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president…
of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.Shopping Around the World (Customs Around the World)
By Wil Mara. 2021
Head out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor…
market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.So much more than a structure honoring the life and work of one man, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln…
Memorial has become an enduring American symbol of strength and unity. Young report writers will learn why and how the memorial was built, and what its many parts mean, thanks to accessible, factual text and vibrant photos.The site of not only the signing of the Declaration of Independence but also the signing of the U.S. Constitution,…
Independence Hall could not be more appropriately named. Engaging facts and photos give young report writers a comprehensive tour of this American symbol, from early building blueprints to its relevance in today's worldThe United States Air Force (All About Branches of the U.S. Military)
By Tracy Vonder Brink. 2021
The Air Force was once a part of the Army. Today, it stands as its own powerful military branch. It…
relies on highly trained airmen and advanced aircraft to complete missions around the world. Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.