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Through poems that capture the essence of each person’s life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist.
We are the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. We are unstoppable! This powerful poem was written by five Black, bold, and brilliant children, along with Wisdom Mawusi, writer, educator, and activist. Through vibrant illustrations and rhythmic language, this enchanting book celebrates different cultures and teaches children the values of kindness, fairness, and community.
We all belong! You and I, we're alike, but we're different too. That's not good. That's not bad. It's just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too! Rhyming verse by Laura Purdie Salas invites others to notice the diversity of our world and affirm that we all belong, just as we are. Bright illustrations by Carlos Vélez Aquilera feature a diverse group of children, playing and learning in an urban setting.
If you're under 18, you might be thinking, ÌWhy do voting rights matter to me? IÎm too young to vote.Ê Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that affect all our lives. When one citizen is denied their right to vote, their voice is silenced. Everyone deserves a voice. Throughout the history of the US, many Americans from underrepresented groups have fought, suffered, or died for the right to vote. Their hard work and courage has allowed many to gain the
ItÎs hard to hear NO, and sometimes it feels like itÎs the only thing we hear from our parents. Why do we always have to hear NO? In this book, learn why NO actually means that your parents care about you very much, and want whatÎs best for you.
Naiche, a mixed-race girl, dreams of one day making spaceships like her parents who work for NASA. While her mother teaches her the ways of the Apache and Chickasaw, she imagines an encounter with aliens from Zotoc. Will she one day be able to fly to meet them?
In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from-literally and metaphorically-as well as what unites all of us as humans. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity.
From human rights activists to scientists, it's no secret that some of the most important figures in history have been women. This engaging and informative set introduces readers to strong female leaders they may be unfamiliar with and provides deeper insight on those they likely already know about. Short, but detailed biographies tell what each featured person did to make history.
Forgotten today, Annie Turnbo Malone was an influential Black woman in the early 20th century. She turned her personally developed hair care products into a successful industry, including schools that taught the Poro method in her Poro Colleges. One of her students was the much more famous Madame C.J. Walker. She not only encouraged Black women to feel good about their hair, she showed them how to be entrepreneurs.
Kid-friendly stories about self-esteem give warm, fuzzy feelings to readers and listeners alike. Diverse, colourful illustrations and simple words will keep kids engaged while they learn to feel good about themselves, and appreciate others, too.