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Frida Kahlo: Mexican Painter (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
By Hedda Garza. 1994
Biography of the Mexican painter who died in 1954 at the age of forty-seven with little worldwide recognition. By the…
1970s, feminists in the U.S. and Europe had elevated Kahlo to an idol, and in the 1990s she was celebrated internationally. The author discusses Kahlo's profound lifelong physical and emotional pain, her apparent dual personality, and her tumultuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera. For grades 6-9 and older readersA dream is a wish your heart makes: my story (Disney Editions Deluxe Ser.)
By Patricia Romanowski, Annette Funicello. 1994
Annette Funicello began her career as one of Walt Disney's Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club television program, which debuted…
in 1955 when Annette was twelve. She went on to become a singer and starred in beach party movies with Frankie Avalon. Then, except for a few appearances, Annette retired from show business to raise a family. In 1987, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 1994.Born hungry: Julia child becomes the "french chef"
By Alex Prud'Homme. 2022
Julia Child was born hungry, but she was not born a cook. It took time for her to become the…
famous creator of delectable concoctions. During World War II, Julia Child developed her first recipe—for shark repellent!—and was later inspired to learn how to cook by a life-changing luncheon in France. While living in Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through classes at one of the world's most renowned culinary schools. Though she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, Julia Child was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. She became America's first celebrity TV chef and one of its most entertaining teachers. Julia Child believed that cooking should be fun and every meal a special event. Her favorite phrase was—Bon appétit—"Enjoy your meal!"Laura Ingalls Wilder: a biography (Little House Ser.)
By William Anderson, William T. Anderson. 1992
A biography of the pioneer girl who lived the "Little House" stories and later captured them for posterity in her…
books. Like Wilder, the author of this biography chronicles growing up on the frontier and pictures a way of life that has since vanished. Companion to Little House on the Prairie (DB 10929). For grades 3-6 and older readersDear Dr. Bell-- your friend, Helen Keller
By Judith St. George. 1992
In 1886, six-year-old Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind, sat on Alexander Graham Bell's knee and played with his…
watch. Thus began a supportive friendship that lasted until Bell's death in 1922. Keller dedicated The Story of My Life (BR 3998, RC 25830) "To Alexander Graham Bell, who has taught the deaf to speak..." For grades 5-8 and older readersHelen Keller: a light for the blind (Women of our time)
By Donna Diamond, Kathleen V Kudlinski. 1989
As a young child, a fever left Helen Keller deaf and blind. Anne Sullivan faced a difficult task when she…
was hired to teach Helen who was spoiled by everyone. Grades 3-6. c1989.She persisted: maya lin (She Persisted)
By Grace Lin. 2022
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book…
series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Maya Lin! Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, listeners learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin—and how she persisted . Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, along with a list of ways that readers can follow in Maya Lin's footsteps and make a difference! And don&’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!Walking the road to freedom: a story about Sojourner Truth (Carolrhoda creative minds book)
By Jeri Chase Ferris, Peter E. Hanson, Jeri Ferris. 1988
Sojourner Truth was born a slave in New York in 1797 or 1798. When she was a young woman she…
escaped to freedom and began a career of speaking out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest. For grades 3-6. 1988Winnie Mandela: the soul of South Africa (Women of Our Time Ser.)
By Milton Meltzer, Stephen Marchesi. 1986
A sympathetic biography of Winnie Mandela, whose life story personifies the struggle against South African apartheid. The daughter of a…
proud schoolteacher, she became involved in the activist movement while studying to become the country's first black medical social worker. Shortly thereafter she married the movement's leader, Nelson Mandela, who was given a life sentence in 1963. For grades 6-9She persisted: Ruby bridges (She Persisted)
By Kekla Magoon. 2021
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series…
about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges-and how she persisted . As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading! Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges : "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." - Kirkus Reviews "Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." - School Library JournalShe persisted: Helen keller (She Persisted)
By Courtney Sheinmel. 2021
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book…
series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds-including Helen Keller! In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Courtney Sheinmel, readers learn about the amazing life of Helen Keller-and how she persisted . Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing after a childhood illness, but she didn't let that stop her from learning to read, speak, and make a difference. She was the first person who was both deaf and blind to go to and graduate from college, and she continued to write books and articles, speak in public, and stand up for the rights she believed everyone should have, inspiring others to do the same. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that readers can follow in Helen Keller's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted! Praise for She Persisted: Helen Keller : "An engaging portrait of a fascinating woman." - Kirkus ReviewsShe persisted: Coretta scott king (She Persisted)
By Kelly Starling Lyons. 2022
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book…
series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Coretta Scott King! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Coretta Scott King—and how she persisted . 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. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that readers can follow in Coretta Scott King's footsteps and make a difference! And don&’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!Invincible Louisa: the story of the author of Little women
By Cornelia Meigs. 1968
Helen Keller: from tragedy to triumph (Childhood of Famous Americans Ser.)
By Katharine Elliott Wilkie, Katherine E. Wilkie. 1969
This biography focuses on the childhood years of the deaf and blind woman who learned to read, write, and speak…
with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. For grades 3-6. 1969Baseball's leading lady: Effa Manley and the rise and fall of the Negro Leagues
By Andrea Williams. 2021
The true story of Effa Manley, the first and only woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and highlights her…
ownership role in the Negro Leagues leading up to the integration of Major League Baseball. For grades 5-8. 2021Fly, girl, fly!: Shaesta Waiz soars around the world
By Nancy Roe Pimm, Alexandra Bye. 2020
An account of how Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman in history, and the first woman from Afghanistan, to fly…
around the world in a single-engine aircraft. For grades K-3. 2020Kamala Harris: rooted in justice
By Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman. 2020
Award-winning poet and author chronicles the formative moments of Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who would grow up to…
be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States. For grades K-3. 2020Building Zaha: the story of architect Zaha Hadid
By Victoria Tentler-Krylov. 2020
A short profile of British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, a pioneer in her field, who built innovative projects that became…
famous even when critics called them unbuildable. For grades K-3. 2020Catching the moon: the story of a young girl's baseball dream
By Crystal Hubbard. 2005
A picture-book biography highlighting a pivotal event in the childhood of African American baseball player Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga,…
the woman who broke baseball's gender barrier by becoming the first female roster member of a professional Negro League team. 2005. For grades 2-4Before they were authors: famous authors as kids /
By Elizabeth Haidle. 2019
What makes a writer? What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? A graphic novel format brings to life…
this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Grades 3-6. 2019.