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Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This picture book compiles biographies of 11 different princesses, highlighting who they truly are: diplomats, engineers, activists, athletes, and so much more. It focuses on their achievements and contributions, situating them as active members in the global and local community. From Nigeria to Japan, Saudi Arabia to Sweden, and Thailand to Tonga. This picture book takes readers on a trip that spans the whole world."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey--host of the highest-rated daytime talk show in American history, and one of the most influential and successful women in the world--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents.
6) Chloe Kim
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about Chloe Kim. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety"--Provided by publisher.
8) Ellen Ochoa
Author
Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet award-winning engineer and veteran astronaut Ellen Ochoa--once just a girl from Los Angeles, California. The granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, Ellen would pursue a career in physics at a young age and go on to earn master's and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University. In 1993, Ellen became the first Latina in space. As a retired astronaut, she became the first Hispanic and second female director of the Johnson...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
"La joven Michelle creci̤ en el lado sur de Chicago en una familia muy unida. Le encantaba la escuela, obtener A's y trabaj̤ duro para abrir camino en las universidades de Princeton y Harvard. Luego, al comienzo de su carrera legal, conoci̤ a Barack Obama. Como primera dama, us̤ su plataforma para abogar por las mujeres y las nįas y contin͠a inspirando a muchas con su poderosa voz y sus libros m̀s vendidos. Este libro empoderador presenta ilustraciones...
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Español
Description
"In this board book adaptation of Latinitas, young readers meet inspiring women from all over Latin America and across the United States. With gorgeous, hand-painted illustrations, Juliet Meňndez shines a spotlight on the power of childhood dreams." --
"En esta adaptaci̤n del libro de cart̤n de Latinitas, los j̤venes lectores conocen a mujeres inspiradoras de toda Am̌rica Latina y de todo Estados Unidos. Con magn̕ficas ilustraciones pintadas...
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Series
Publisher
Second Story Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Ten Jewish women and their inspiring tales of activism and resistance. From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness in their world and decided to do something about it. Despite living in hiding throughout the Second World...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the 'whites-only' section of a movie theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. By taking a heroic stand against racial segregation, Viola became a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality."--
Publisher
Rebel Girls, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Meet 25 inspiring women in the world of gaming and the metaverse. Read about how they've created innovative technology, designed the video games you play, and broken barriers whenever their industry put up walls. Dive into gamer communities with popular streamers like Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane. Learn to lead with Aya Kyogoku, who directed several Animal Crossing games. Design digital clothing with Roblox creators like cSapphire. And compete...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Once books change their brains, girls change history. Discover the foundation of reading that empowered some of the world's most influential women in this collection of 20 biographies"--
Series
Publisher
Rebel Girls
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said. Find your voice with Janelle Monae. Play for equality with Billie Jean King. Protect your community with Marcia P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. And organize joyful celebrations with Dr. Lady Phyll and Molly...
16) Una vez fui tú
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
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Description
"Ahora para jóvenes lectores, la periodista ganadora de cuatro premios Emmy y presentadora de Latino USA de NPR, María Hinojosa, cuenta la historia de la inmigración en los Estados Unidos a través de las experiencias de su familia y décadas de hacer reportajes, con lo cual crea un retrato de un país en crisis. María Hinojosa es una periodista ganadora de premios Emmy y la primera latina en fundar una redacción independiente sin fines de lucro...
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