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      <image:caption>By: David Adler Illustrated by: Terry Widener Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Trudy Ederle loved to swim and was determined to be the best. Through hard work and determination she became the first woman to swim the English Channel.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Tonya Bolden Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader She was born free in New York City during slavery and turmoil in the United States and went on to graduate from an all-white high school. Maritcha Lyon’s story is drawn from her memoir, augmented by primary source material to bring a girl and the time in which she lived into focus for contemporary readers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Marissa Moss Illustrated by: Carl Angel Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Laurie Lawlor Illustrated by: Laura Beingessner Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Rachel Carson was a shy child, always drawn to nature. She grew up to become a professional biologist and enter a field with few women and write a book that changed the way people looked at the environment. Soft, cartoon-like illustrations and straightforward narrative present an overview of Carson's life; sources are included at the end.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Suzanne Slade Illustrated by: Nicole Tadgell Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Shana Corey Illustrated by: Hadley Hooper Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Jan Pinborough Illustrated by: Debby Atwell Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Susan Goldman Rubin Illustrated by: Bill Farnsworth Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader The story of a Polish woman who helped over 400 Jewish children escape Nazi-occupied Warsaw is presented in a sophisticated, evocative, realistically illustrated picture book format. Source notes and additional resources conclude this riveting account.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Eileen L. Ordover Illustrated by: Sean Qualls Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader From a poor girl who had "a dancing beat in her feet ever since she was a bitty girl" to when she finally got a chance to perform with a professional band, Ella Fitzgerald set the world of music on its ear. Her early life is presented in energetic, downright jazzy text and richly hued illustrations.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Paula Yoo Illustrated by: Lin Wang Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Nikki Grimes Illustrated by: Michele Wood Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - Look Up! Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Robert Burleigh Illustrated by: Raul Colon Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Cheryl Harness Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Laurie Wallmark Illustrated by: April Chu Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Michelle Markel Illustrated by: Melissa Sweet Genre: Biography Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Louise Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger Illustrated by: Teresa Flavin Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Bessie Coleman grew up picking cotton in Texas, but she aimed high — soaring into history as the first African American woman aviator. Her riveting story is told in inviting, rhythmic language and engaging illustration.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Margarita Engle Illustrated by: Julie Paschkis Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Cokie Roberts Illustrated by: Diane Goode Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Ilene Cooper Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader Though Eleanor Roosevelt was born into privilege, she developed a keen sense of justice and fairness. In a highly readable narration, Eleanor’s life is presented, enhanced by photographs and primary sources. Also included are a timeline and bibliography.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Pam Muñoz Ryan Illustrated by: Brian Selznick Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by: Kristy Caldwell Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Alan Schroeder Illustrated by: Jerry Pinkney Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Anika Denise Illustrated by: Paola Escobar Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Margot Lee Shetterly, Winifred Conkling Illustrated by: Laura Freeman Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader The true story of four African American women whose talent and tenacity led to careers at NASA is recast for younger readers. The unfairness and dscrimination caused by segregation is presented in an accessible, age appropriate, and engaging way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by: Stephen Alcorn Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Raphaële Frier Illustrated by: Aurelia Fronty Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Alicia D. Williams Illustrated by: Jacqueline Alcantara Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Rosa Parks, James Haskins Illustrated by: Wil Clay Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader The famous civil rights activist Rosa Parks has simplified her autobiography for young readers in this Puffin Easy to Read book. She describes how she was arrested for not giving up her bus seat and shows that her personal role was part of a wider political struggle.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Jeanette Winter Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals — and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Juliet Menéndez Genre: Biography Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Jonah Winter Illustrated by: Edel Rodriguez Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Alexandra Wallner Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by: Ekua Holmes Genre: Biography, Poetry, Nonfiction Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by: Matt Faulkner Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - March: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies - My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral / Me llamo Gabriela: la vida de Gabriela Mistral</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Monica Brown Illustrated by: John Parra Genre: Biography, Poetry, Nonfiction Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Demi Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Chris Barton Illustrated by: Ekua Holmes Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Alexandra Wallner Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 3-6 Reading Level: Beginning Reader</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Michelle Duster Illustrated by: Laura Freeman Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Ida B. Wells was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women’s club leader. She was a founder of the NAACP, the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, the Alpha Suffrage Club, and the Negro Fellowship League. She wrote, spoke, and traveled, challenging the racist and sexist norms of her time.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - February: Books by Theme: People Make the Difference: A Celebration of Black History Month - Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Walter Dean Myers Illustrated by: Alix Delinois Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Cassius Clay learned to box when he was twelve, trained by Joe Martin in his native Louisville, Kentucky. He would go on to win the Golden Gloves championship and to box in the Olympics. Clay stunned not only the sports world but the world as a whole by winning the world boxing championship and changing his name to Muhammad Ali when he embraced Islam. His portrait is painted in a chronological account, highlighting Ali's words in text and dramatic full-color paintings. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - February: Books by Theme: People Make the Difference: A Celebration of Black History Month - Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Alice Faye Duncan Illustrated by: Ketura A. Bobo Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate “freedom for all.” Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Paula Young Shelton Illustrated by: Raul Colón Genre: Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader The youngest daughter of civil rights leader Andrew Young shares a time when she and her two older sisters moved from New York to Atlanta to protest and ultimately change unfair laws. The narration is innocent and child-like — effectively describing what Jim Crow was and giving glimpse of the leaders of the period (including Martin Luther King, Jr.). Soft lined, textured illustrations evoke the time and its tenor while portraying people in a recognizable way. An end note provides additional information about the people depicted. Purchase on Amazon Purchase Kindle version</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Philip M. Hoose Genre: Nonfiction, Biography Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader Nine months before Rosa Parks’ history-making protest on a city bus, Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old Montgomery, Alabama, high-school student, was arrested and jailed for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. Based on extensive interviews with Colvin and many others, this book presents the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that would change the course of American history. Purchase on Amazon Purchase Audible book Purchase Kindle version</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by: Don Tate Genre: Biography Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader A picture book biography about how Carter G. Woodson became known as the “father of Black History” that also highlights the importance of literacy and being an informed citizen. Woodson, a child of formerly enslaved parents, grew up listening to family and friend’s stories and reading the newspaper to his father. Woodson was inspired to pursue more knowledge about the histories and lives of Black people, and to share these stories. Illustrations also feature brief biological sketches of important figures from African and African American history. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by: Stephen Alcorn Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Brief sketches of the lives of both well (e.g. Harriet Tubman) and lesser known African American women (e.g., Biddy Mason) and their impact on civil rights are presented in the lively language of a storyteller sure to read aloud well. Vibrant, stylized Illustrations enhance the evocative text to complete the thought-provoking portraits. Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Christine King Farris Illustrated by: London Ladd Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Martin Luther King, Jr. prepared diligently for his now famous "I have a dream" speech given on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was King's unshakable belief in nonviolence and the power of words that galvanized the country. This informal account is both personal and satisfying as revealed by Martin's older sister who watched it on television with their parents in Atlanta. Full-color illustrations and expressive typography highlight words and enhance the tone. Purchase on Amazon Purchase Audible book</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By: Alice Faye Duncan Illustrated by: Charly Palmer Genre: Nonfiction Age Level: 9-12 Reading Level: Independent Reader This civil rights book examines the little-known Tennessee's Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s and reveals what is possible when people unite and fight for the right to vote. Powerfully conveyed through interconnected stories and told through the eyes of a child, this book combines poetry, prose, and rich illustrations to shine light on this forgotten history. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - February: Books by Theme: People Make the Difference: A Celebration of Black History Month - Rosa</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Nikki Giovanni Illustrated by: Bryan Collier Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader Rosa Parks was an ordinary woman who became a hero because she "was not going to give in to that which was wrong." A catalyst for the famous Montgomery Bus boycott in Alabama, she turned the nation's attention to a glaring injustice in our society. Powerful illustrations evoke a time before the Civil Rights era and give the reader a glimpse at a person, her impact, and a period in American history. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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      <image:title>PreK Blog - February: Books by Theme: People Make the Difference: A Celebration of Black History Month - Henry Aaron's Dream</image:title>
      <image:caption>By: Matt Tavares Genre: Biography, Nonfiction Age Level: 6-9 Reading Level: Independent Reader In spite of growing up in the 1940s before the United States was integrated, in a segregated Mobile, Alabama, Henry Aaron dreamed of playing baseball. His perseverance and courage paid off; he was to become one of the most talented and revered players, whose major league career spanned from 1954 through 1976. He was also a vocal spokesperson for equality between white and black players. Aaron's early life, his career, and his impact on the game are revealed in an honest, sometimes difficult text and richly colored paintings. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon</image:caption>
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