I recieved a copy of this iecture book from Simon Kids Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Introduction of the story: Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement by Sandra Neil Wallace Introduces readers to one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Diane grew up in theContinue reading “Love Is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement By Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrated by Bryan Collier “
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A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools) By Sophia Gholz Illustrated by Xiana Teimoy
Back of Book: People have been going potty since, well, since the beginning of people! Ever wonder what humans used before potties or paper? You might be surprised at the clever tools that humans came up with over the centuries. From the great outdoors to ceramic pots, bum brushes and bidets, prepare for an adventureContinue reading “A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools) By Sophia Gholz Illustrated by Xiana Teimoy “
Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth
Book Summary: Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan is a beautiful blend of the history of Juneteenth and a biography of Opal Lee’s life. The story opens up with a wonderful picnic scene where the children gather around to hearContinue reading “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth”
Violet Velvet Mittens with Everything: The Fabulous Life of Diana Vreeland By Deborah Blumenthal & Illustrated By Rachel Katstaller
Back of Book: Violet Velvet Mittens with Everything captures the dramatic, spectacular world of fashion icon Diana Vreeland, whose legacy at Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art continues to influence the fashion world today. As a little girl in Paris, Vreeland loved to read and dance, and most of allContinue reading “Violet Velvet Mittens with Everything: The Fabulous Life of Diana Vreeland By Deborah Blumenthal & Illustrated By Rachel Katstaller”
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez By Anna Harber Freeman & Barbara Gonzales Illustrated By Aphelandra
Back of Book: The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny and made them―and Maria―famous. This inspiring story of familyContinue reading “Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez By Anna Harber Freeman & Barbara Gonzales Illustrated By Aphelandra”
Tad Lincoln’s Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President’s House By Beth Anderson Illustrated by S.D Schindler
Back of Book: Tad Lincoln’s boundless energy annoyed almost everyone but his father, President Abraham Lincoln. But Tad put that energy to good use during the tough times of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln guided Tad’s wriggle on visits to hospitals, to the telegraph office, and to army camps. Tad greeted visitors, raised money forContinue reading “Tad Lincoln’s Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President’s House By Beth Anderson Illustrated by S.D Schindler”
Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories By Annette Bay Pimentel Illustrated by Magaly Morales
Back of Book: Pura’s abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves. When Pura grows up and moves from Puerto Rico to Harlem, she gets a jobContinue reading “Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories By Annette Bay Pimentel Illustrated by Magaly Morales”
The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe By Sandra Nickel Illustrated Aimée Sicuro
Back of Book: Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career, she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn’t let that stop her. SheContinue reading “The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe By Sandra Nickel Illustrated Aimée Sicuro”
The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest By Heather Lang, Illustrated By Jana Christy
Back of Book:Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head. The colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. As a scientist, Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies– and to be the first scientist to do so. ButContinue reading “The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest By Heather Lang, Illustrated By Jana Christy”
Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles By Michelle Meadows Illustrated by Ebony Glenn
Back of Book:Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard.When she was six years old, Simone’s family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie BilesContinue reading “Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles By Michelle Meadows Illustrated by Ebony Glenn”
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