![What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1481465619.jpg?itok=iZ7cNXVk)
From a very young age, Barbara Jordan had a voice that stood out. The repeated refrain, “what can you do with a voice like that?” is answered as Jordan grows personally and politically. Even after retiring from the U.S. Congress, Jordan continued to use her voice to educate and inspire. Handsomely illustrated, this brief but informative look at the impact of one woman is highly readable. Additional resources are included.
What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
![Reach Higher: An Inspiring Photo Celebration of First Lady Michelle Obama](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525644008.jpg?itok=aFgmJ-nE)
Michelle Obama is revealed here through the lens of her official White House photographer and a brief but informative text. Obama’s verve and interests are evident throughout this lively book. For preschoolers, Alison Oliver’s board book, Michele Obama (opens in a new window), can inspire parents to talk with young children about how to “be inspirational” while remaining true to one’s self.
Reach Higher: An Inspiring Photo Celebration of First Lady Michelle Obama
![Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/Planting%20Stories-%20The%20Life%20of%20Librarian%20and%20Storyteller%20Pura%20Belpre%CC%81.jpeg?itok=l5PIVhfw)
What happens when you plant a seed? With a bit of care, something grows. The first children’s librarian from Puerto Rico, Pura Belpré (for whom an American Library Association literary award is named) planted seeds of stories throughout New York City where she worked, introducing children to tales from her homeland in Spanish and English. Illustrations bring the time and period to life.
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
![Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1524765880.jpg?itok=ssm95bSO)
Eliza Schuyler Hamilton’s life and accomplishments come into focus through letters written to an imagined-yet-unborn great granddaughter. Eliza’s insights go beyond that of her famous husband, Alexander (about whom additional material is included at the end). Handsome illustrations evoke a 19th century style and period.
Eliza: The Story of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
![Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/052557901X.jpg?itok=WNfyou3c)
The women in Senator Gillibrand’s family inspired this examination of those active in the women’s suffrage movement from the late 19th to early 20th century. Some like Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman are well known. Others such as Inez Mulholland and Lucy Burns are lesser known. Together, these portraits present an accessible look at early activists. Stylized illustrations enhance the presentation.
Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote
![Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580897401.jpg?itok=ISoyoN0P)
She was a composer, an instrumentalist, the wife of a man whose name would become synonymous with jazz, and basically a woman before her time. Generous illustrations evoke the period in with Lil lived just as her story in verse suggests her musical talent. Readers will enjoy meeting this fascinating woman. Timeline, additional resources, and documentation are included.
Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz
![So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626728720.jpg?itok=b3ArBrwH)
Sophisticated art portrays a haunting, bigger-than-life Sojourner Truth. When combined with a moving narrative, the result is a unique portrait of Sojourner Truth’s life. A biographical note and sources are included.
So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward Freedom
![Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763668230.jpg?itok=6vt7Nqzd)
Striking illustrations and short chapters capture the drama of the man who walked from the United States to Canada — on a tightrope — over Niagara Falls. This little known event took place in the mid-19th century. Additional information is included.
Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin
![I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374335273.jpg?itok=ah74PGWr)
Hatmaker, wife, mother, pioneer, and activist, Esther Morris was instrumental in getting the vote for women in Wyoming, the first state to pass such a law. Whether brewing tea or learning to sew, from an early age Esther adamantly states, I could do that! — the mantra of her life.
I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
![Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0892394137.jpg?itok=nBZp749T)
As a Galápagueña, Valentina spends her days observing the natural world around her. This bilingual story was inspired by the childhood of Valentina Cruz, whose family was one of the first permanent inhabitants of the Galápagos. Valentina is now a biologist and naturalist guide who has dedicated her life to the conservation of the islands.
Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña
![La Frontera: El viaje con papá / My Journey with Papa](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/178285388X_0.jpg?itok=P2jmoKc3)
Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico to Texas to find a new life. Theyll need all the resilience and courage they can muster to safely cross the border (la frontera) and to make a home for themselves in a new land. Based on co-author Alva’s own experience as a young boy. Back matter includes information on immigration, a history of the U.S. and Mexican border, and photos of Alva’s family and hometown.
La Frontera: El viaje con papá / My Journey with Papa
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Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end school segregation in California. An American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who spoke and wrote perfect English, Mendez was denied enrollment to a “Whites only” school. Her parents took action by organizing the Hispanic community and filing a successful lawsuit in federal court.
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation
![Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0735842698.jpg?itok=-6JvFrH2)
Featuring charming visuals and lively, often lyrical prose, this picture book introduces Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, interweaving biographical details while highlighting her special relationships with pets. Folk-art style illustrations vividly evoke the Mexican environment.
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
![Danza!: Amalia Hernández and Mexico's Folkloric Ballet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419725327.jpg?itok=G3JYzFFY)
The story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México. It is a celebration of Hernández’s life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico.
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and Mexico’s Folkloric Ballet
![Dreamers](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823440559_0.jpg?itok=x7jGUfe1)
Lyrical prose (in Spanish and English) and vivid mixed media illustrations describe one woman’s journey to a new country, the difficulties, and the power of libraries to transform: “We are stories. We are two languages. We are lucha…We are hope.” In a concluding piece, the author/illustrator describes her story and provides a list of the influential books she read during this period of her life. The gorgeous book is also available in a Spanish edition, Soñadores (opens in a new window).
Dreamers
![Turning Pages: My Life Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525514082.jpg?itok=AQt2MIUz)
Books and reading can be “magic potions that could fuel [young people] with the bravery of superheroes” and oh! so much more. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares her story revealing the power of books throughout. Illustrations echo the rich language and emotions, supported by endpages with period photographs of Sotomayor, her life and career.
Turning Pages: My Life Story
![Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399555315.jpg?itok=nLEC2HuP)
Have you ever wondered where the rainbow flag comes from? It all began with the first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk. His life and how the rainbow flag came to be and to express both hope and pride are briefly presented in accessible language and animated illustrations. Photographs of Milk and additional biographical sketch conclude the book.
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
![I Am Gandhi](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525552693.jpg?itok=c3u923zL)
The life of the man whose name is associated with nonviolent protest is presented in graphic format. A range of well-known artists contributed their work to present a slim but impactful look at Gandhi’s life. Actual photographs and additional biographical information are included at the end as is information about the artists.
I Am Gandhi
![Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399557253.jpg?itok=55AUvfuB)
Joan was not like other girls her age. Rather than parties and such, Joan preferred to visit the Natural History Museum to talk to the curator about reptiles and even her own crocodile. In this fascinating look at an early scientist, readers will meet a unique, perhaps eccentric woman (and her komodo dragon) whose work can be appreciated today.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
![Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062742469.jpg?itok=vyyoeh-v)
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.
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
![The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062368257.jpg?itok=U0uFcE7z)
Pete Seeger was a musician, an activist, an environmentalist and more. An overview of his life and work is presented as though a ballad-like narrative almost ready to be sung. Strong, clean lines in black and white with a “golden thread” running through are created by cut paper illustrations for a powerful introduction to Seeger’s life and times.
The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger
![The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0544813774.jpg?itok=x5ZiEMbK)
Even as a kid, Max had a good arm. He even pitched while he served in the Navy where he struck out Joe DiMaggio. The next time he pitched to the star, Joltin’ Joe hit a homerun which is when Max’s career as a baseball clown really started. Meet Max Patkin and follow his unusual baseball career in comic illustrations and straightforward text.
The Funniest Man in Baseball: The True Story of Max Patkin
![Martin Rising: Requiem for a King](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545702534.jpg?itok=nQJyTiMi)
The final months of King’s life are presented in rich, moving poetry accompanied by swirling, evocative paintings. The requiem wonders about King’s assassin in “Baby James” asking, “”Did his tiny soul,/once clean,/know it would someday/be soiled by hate?” Additional information and photographs conclude this sophisticated volume.
Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
![Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419725467.jpg?itok=f8YFzxfK)
An engaging look at the many contributions of Frederick Douglass — including his work as a publisher, a diplomat to Haiti, a bank president, and a prolific writer. Chockful of quotes, excerpts from Douglass’s writing, and images that capture the atmosphere of the times.