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1) Nikki & Deja
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Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
When an arrogant new girl named Antonia comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
Explores the previously uncelebrated but pivotal contributions of NASA's African American women mathematicians to America's space program, describing how Jim Crow laws segregated them despite their groundbreaking successes. Includes biographies on Dorothy Jackson Vaughan (1910-2008), Mary Winston Jackson (1921-2005), Katherine Colman Goble Johnson (1918- ), Dr. Christine Mann Darden (1942- ).
Katherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine were all good...
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us -- from our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way for girls and women everywhere"--
Includes a brief biography of each famous woman pictured and historical notes.
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Series
Carver chronicles volume 2
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend's skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans"--
8) Dog days
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Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
10) I see a leaf
Author
Series
Hello reader! Hello writer! volume Level 1
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Kate, Jill, and Jack decide to take some colorful leaves to their teacher Ms. Hill and she decides to make a class activity out of them. Includes activities on basic punctuation, grammar, and word usage for beginning writers.
Author
Series
Carver chronicles volume 4
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Third grader Calvin is dealing with his next door neighbors moving away--and the school bully moving in. Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory"--
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Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on...
Author
Publisher
Little bee Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Georgia decided to help the best way she knew how. She worked together with a group of women and together they purchased the supplies they needed--bread, lettuce, and chickens. And off they went to cook. The women brought food to the mass meetings that followed at the church. They sold sandwiches. They sold dinners in their neighborhoods. As the boycotters walked and walked, Georgia cooked and cooked. Georgia Gilmore was a cook at the National Lunch...
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Series
Carver chronicles volume 3
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
When Bernardo comes to live with Carlos temporarily, taking over his top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he is not happy, but worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos, so Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways and keep the peace for his family's sake.
15) For you, I will
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Publisher
Andscape/Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by a segment originally aired on The Undefeated, ESPN Sports Center Anchor Elle Duncan shares a moving letter written for her daughter that will resonate with moms and daughters everywhere"--
Inspired by Elle Duncan's contribution to The Undefeated's "Love Letters to Black Women" segment, For You, I Will is an intimate yet universal celebration of growing up. The poetic text and heartwarming illustrations depict a mother teaching her daughter...
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Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi, showing her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021.
Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative.
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique. She's the only...
