![Brown Girl Dreaming](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399252517.jpg?itok=awkLpWpt)
The early years of a girl who grows into a writer has been recreated from family stories combined with memory and presented in verse. Born in February 1963 in Ohio, Woodson’s family soon moves to the South during turbulent years. The history of the writer, her family and a nation combine in rich, metaphorical language.
Brown Girl Dreaming
![Ways of Telling: Fourteen Interviews With the Masters of the Art of the Picture Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525464905.jpg?itok=jyGldlhk)
“A picture book is a dialogue between two worlds: the world of images and the world of words,” says Marcus in this lively inside look at the creative work of 14 children’s book writers and illustrators. Maurice Sendak, Rosemary Wells, Robert McCloskey, Charlotte Zolotow, James Marshall are among those who are interviewed.
Ways of Telling: Fourteen Interviews With the Masters of the Art of the Picture Book
![The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763645567.jpg?itok=N21eY-_V)
Marcus presents in-depth interviews with 13 renowned fantasy writers, including Susan Cooper, Nancy Farmer, Brian Jacques, Tamora Pierce, and Philip Pullman. Marcus unearths some common threads (many were inspired early on by J.R.R. Tolkien, for example) and elicits advice to aspiring writers. From Ursula Le Guin: “Read. Write. Read. Write. Go on reading. Go on writing,”
The Wand in the Word: Conversations with Writers of Fantasy
![The Camping Trip That Changed America](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803737106.jpg?itok=zUdX3rKe)
Caldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation’s history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks. [Good Reads]
The Camping Trip That Changed America
![My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375825673.jpg?itok=wtoCuALE)
“Hello, Stranger-Friend” begins Maya Angelou’s story about Thandi, a South African Ndebele girl, her mischievous brother, her beloved chicken, and the astonishing mural art produced by the women of her tribe. With never-before-seen photographs of the very private Ndebele women and their paintings, this unique book shows the passing of traditions from parent to child and introduces young readers to a new culture.
My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me
![To Dare Mighty Things](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/142312488X.jpg?itok=r8RMA4JG)
As a young, sickly child, “Teedie” Roosevelt dreamed of becoming an adventurer like in the books he gobbled up. Lush, expressive illustrations, well-chosen quotes, and a lucid text brings the life of the boy who grew into a remarkable man whose biggest adventure may have been that of the 26th President of the United States.
To Dare Mighty Things
![Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590789326_1.jpg?itok=8GY63oGu)
This lively look at Thomas Jefferson’s lifelong obsession with books and reading is told with verve and humor. How Jefferson’s sizeable book collection came to reside at the Library of Congress brings both the man and his time into focus. Additional information about the man and his legacy as well as additional resources conclude this brief, fact-filled, engaging book.
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
![Rutherford B., Who Was He? Poems About Our Presidents](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423171004.jpg?itok=FRFk1LJF)
Sophisticated readers will appreciate the snippets of presidential history presented in a variety of poetic forms. Illustrations, reminiscent of political cartoons, range in tone from serious to silly. Additional information about the office and the individual presidents concludes this appealing and surprisingly informative collection (which includes the sitting POTUS).
Rutherford B., Who Was He? Poems About Our Presidents
![Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159078880X_1.jpg?itok=g5ttlZZT)
The friendship between Lafayette and Washington is dramatically told for sophisticated readers in a handsome picture book format. It began while the fledgling United States fought for its independence from Britain though it continued after the war. Additional information about the two men and the time in which they lived is included.
Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette
![Mary Walker Wears the Pants](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807549908.jpg?itok=e7RP7ne0)
Like her father, Mary Walker became a medical doctor. Unlike her father, however, Mary horrified people because she wanted to serve in the Union Army to help wounded soldiers as a doctor and wore pants. Mary’s story is dramatically presented in words and illustration, brought up to date in an afterward.
Mary Walker Wears the Pants
![Florence Nightingale](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805097295.jpg?itok=EgQaO-09)
Florence Nightingale was the daughter of a wealthy English family who was drawn to medicine and helping others. Her name has become synonymous with nursing and care for the unfortunate. Delicate, stylized illustrations and straightforward text chronicle her life, mitigating the wars and hardships she confronted while still suggesting them.
Florence Nightingale
![Dare the Wind: The Record-Breaking Voyage of Eleanor Prentiss and the Flying Cloud](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374316996.jpg?itok=M9lO3pAB)
Ellen Prentiss “was born with saltwater in her veins” whose father taught her to sail and navigate on his trading schooner. When she married a man who also loved the sea, Ellen’s tenacity, her ability to read the sea and dare the win allowed them to sail from New York to San Francisco in 1851 in record-breaking time. A brief note about Ellen includes source notes.
Dare the Wind: The Record-Breaking Voyage of Eleanor Prentiss and the Flying Cloud
![When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547907257.jpg?itok=x9McsNu4)
Stravinsky, a composer, and a dancer named Nijnsky each worked alone until they met. Their collaboration initially surprised Parisians but has become a classic. Meet the composer and choreographer who created “The Rite of Spring” in evocative, swirling text and image.
When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky
![The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/054750991X.jpg?itok=agEAP_1-)
A group of young men from Liverpool changed the world of music and they enjoyed a good laugh — often on themselves. The Fab Four and their humor are presented in appealing stylized illustrations and a lighthearted narrative well suited to the material presented.
The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny)
![The Tree Lady](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1442414022.jpg?itok=_fWKw85L)
Katherine Olivia Sessions grew up in Northern California’s woods where she did things that most other 19th century girls didn’t do: get dirty, study science and complete college. Kate grew up to become known as “Mother of [San Diego’s] Balboa Park.” Stylized illustrations and text present this unique woman and her scientific accomplishments.
The Tree Lady
![The Kite that Bridged Two Nations](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590789385.jpg?itok=z73H3euc)
Homan Walsh wanted to win the prize for flying his kite, Union, from one side the Niagara River to the other — the first step in building a bridge connecting Canada and the U.S. Stylized paintings and simple text tell a powerful story (based in fact) of persistence and hope.
The Kite that Bridged Two Nations
![When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596435402.jpg?itok=DeYGq2Ds)
From his early childhood in Jamaica, Clive loved all types of music. When he was 13 years old, he moved to New York where his affinity for music blossomed. Ultimately Clive, now Cool Herc, achieved his dream of being surrounded by music as a DJ and started a new music form. Angular illustrations and informative back matter complete this portrait of music and a musician.
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop
![The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596433078.jpg?itok=CGLNxtY9)
Paul Erdos grew up in Hungary and was always an unusual child. He enjoyed numbers, was inept at everyday activities (like tying his shoes), and hated rules but grew up to be a famous mathematician. Witty illustrations and a fluid narrative (which imbeds mathematical language), and fascinating author and illustrator notes introduce this mathematically gifted man.
The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
![Cesar Chavez: A Struggle for Justice / César Chávez: La lucha por la justicia](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1558853243.jpg?itok=BwZSBaBP)
With simple words and clear pictures, this bilingual picture-book biography introduces young readers to the Mexican American leader who led the labor struggle of poor migrant farm workers. Beginning with Chavez’s early childhood on his parents’ farm in Arizona, the biography tells of the family’s time as migrant workers during the Depression, and then of Chavez’s long years working to organize the United Farm Workers and fight violence and discrimination. Inspired by Gandhi, Chavez always insisted on nonviolence, and the stirring pages show him on a hunger strike and leading labor strikes and boycotts.
Cesar Chavez: A Struggle for Justice / César Chávez: La lucha por la justicia
![Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061804428.jpg?itok=tD4HFHnA)
In the early 20th century, Clara Lemlick and her family immigrated to the United in search of a better life. The tough garment work in New York City didn’t deter Clara who persevered and helped better life for both women and men workers. A simple text combines with mixed media illustrations for a glimpse into early activism and unions.
Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909
![Annie and Helen](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375857060.jpg?itok=0IdS_Bsz)
Anne Sullivan arrived at the Keller home in 1887, writing letters to a friend about how she worked with a deaf and blind girl named Helen. Anne’s words combine with a straightforward narration and gentle illustrations to provide deeper insight into how Helen Keller grew into a brilliant woman.
Annie and Helen
![Brush of the Gods](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375870016.jpg?itok=vW3ozwM6)
Inspired by an actual artist, Wu Daozi’s brush created images that seemed to come alive. Travel to ancient China to meet Daozi as he grows from a boy into a muralist for the Emperor. When the mural is finished, legend says that Daozi walks into the paradise he painted. Brief text combines with brush and watercolor illustrations for a memorable look at a legendary Chinese painter.
Brush of the Gods
![Andy Warhol: Prince of Pop](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385732759.jpg?itok=pwhxWShL)
Andy Warhol became well-known as an artist whose impact on pop culture continues to be felt. Many facets of his life and work are introduced in this comprehensive, well researched, and accessible biography.
Andy Warhol: Prince of Pop
![The Mad Potter: George E. Ohr, Eccentric Genius](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159643810X.jpg?itok=tGmziI_4)
George Ohr was a talented potter whose patience paid off — quite literally — for his heirs. Now better known than when he lived, George Ohr’s work is now highly valued and prized for its unique glazes and shapes.