$10.99
ISBN: 9780147515827
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - October 11th, 2016
Woodson paints an evocative portrait of her childhood growing up in the 1960's and 1970's in this series of linked narrative poems. A wonderful book about growing up as a young Black woman at a time of tumult and the importance of family in shaping who she became. ~ Reviewed by Paul Thompson
$16.99
ISBN: 9781433840203
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Published: Magination Press - October 4th, 2022
Sanders tells a story of what mothers could and can do, and how one stood up for one son after a horrific incident. Not shying away from issues, it is done in a child friendly and accessible manner. And Sam Kalda brings to light the 1970s in images that are, GROOVY! ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388744
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - November 8th, 2022
Do you know who Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi was? She was a woman of India that broke gender barriers by using her powerful voice for justice and peace. She brought awareness to the plight of her people and her culture to the rest of the world. A beautiful and thoughtful biography enhanced by the boldly colored and detailed illustrations of Shreya Gupta. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
$17.99
ISBN: 9781684462551
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Published: Capstone Editions - February 1st, 2022
The inspiring story of a woman who was told she would never ride horses again and the horse who was never meant for grace and poise. Through their unshakeable bond and determination, the pair overcomes incredible odds in order to make groundbreaking history. ~ Reviewed by Hannah Odasz
$18.95
ISBN: 9781771474603
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Published: Owlkids - September 13th, 2022
Secret schooling has taken many forms. Some to help keep a people’s language and culture alive, some to help enslaved people learn how to become free, some to find ways to keep children off dangerous ghetto streets and have normalcy during war, some underground schools even were formed to help show students how others felt their government was wrong, some taught women and girls despite their gender, some were for billionaire sons, and some have created spies for all nations. In an introductory manner, you learn how secrecy has allowed some of the greatest leaders to happen, kept cultures alive and shaped our history and even, future. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette
$9.99
ISBN: 9781646862924
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Published: Barefoot Books - March 29th, 2022
This book is about the power of books, the power of one person, the power of a community and how we can learn from each other instead of fighting. The emotional and chaotic images show the ugly of war but also the hope people can find when looking. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette