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8) Dreamers
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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
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Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black Lives
Picture Books for Black History Month
Picture Books for Black Lives
Picture Books for Black History Month
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"Join us on a journey across borders, through time and even through space to meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in a celebration of achievement. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. Discover how their childhood dreams and experiences influenced their adult...
12) Hector P. Garcia
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English
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"Describes the life and work of civil rights leader Hector P. Garcia"--Provided by the publisher.
13) Ellen Ochoa
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English
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"Describes the life and work of astronaut Ellen Ochoa"--Provided by the publisher.
15) Cesar Chavez
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English
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"Describes the life and work of labor leader and organizer Cesar Chavez"--Provided by the publisher.
16) Russell Wilson
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English
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Presents a briefly picture book biography of Russell Wilson and how he became the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
17) Stephen Curry
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English
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"Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry in an introductory biography with a timeline and photos"--Provided by publisher.
18) Charles Schulz
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English
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Simple text and photographs introduce readers to Charles Schulz.
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Children's Books About Black Business Owners
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black History Month
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black History Month
Description
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem...
20) Serena Williams
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English
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"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief biography of Serena Williams"--Provided by publisher.