Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom Written by: Teresa RobesonIllustrated by: Rebecca Huang Wu Chien Shiung was born in 1912 in China. Her parents wanted to give her the best education and actually opened a school for her and girls in the area. She continued learning andContinue reading “Q is for Queen…of physics”
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P is for Planting, Popsicles & Pop!
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura BelpreWritten by: Anika Aldamuy DeniseIllustrated by: Paola Escobar A stunning story of the importance of representation in books and libraries. Pura is a storyteller from Puerto Rico who moves to Manhattan. Stories from her country, with characters who looked like her family, were missing from theContinue reading “P is for Planting, Popsicles & Pop!”
O is for One Wish
One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University Written by: M.O. YukselIllustrated by: Mariam Quraishi Fatima loved learning and dreamed of building a school for all. She faced hardships in her country due to war and loss. She persevered and built a school for all over 1,000 years ago. The university is still operatingContinue reading “O is for One Wish”
N is for Not Yet
Not Yet: The Story of an Unstoppable SkaterWritten by: Zahra Lari & Hadley DavisIllustrated by: Sara Alfageeh Whimsical illustrations show young Zahra wanting to learn to skate. The repeated phrase of “not yet” is filled with determination and the power of yet! The authors note is absolutely lovely. “I am happy to say that althoughContinue reading “N is for Not Yet”
M is for Malala & Magic
Malala’s Magic Pencil Written by: Malala YousafzaiIllustrated by: Kerascoet Malala’s story about her passion for learning and school. Her fear of girls being unable to attend school due to dangerous people. The power of her words to share her story. “I knew then that if I had a magic pencil, I would use it toContinue reading “M is for Malala & Magic”
L is for Lakes & Lines
The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure Written by: Barb RosenstockIllustrated by: Jamey Christoph A perfect book for anyone who has ever visited The Great Lakes or anyone wanting to learn more. The book walks us through how The Great Lakes were formed, fresh vs. salt water and what we can all do to protect ourContinue reading “L is for Lakes & Lines”
K is for Knut
Knut: How One Littler Polar Bear Captivated the World Written by: Juliana, Isabella, and Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Gerald R. Uhlich The story of a polar bear cub born in a zoo and taken care of by a man named Thomas, his foster father. Children will appreciate the photographs of the cub. They will alsoContinue reading “K is for Knut”
J is for Joan
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles Written by: Patricia ValdezIllustrated by: Felicita Sala In the early 1900’s, from a young age, Joan loved reptiles. As a young woman, she worked in a Natural History Museum where she students reptiles and published her findings. Eventually, she took over and was known for creatingContinue reading “J is for Joan”
I is for Interpreter
The InterpreterWritten by: Olivia AbtahiIllustrated by: Monica Arnaldo This stunning story, while not true nonfiction, was inspired by the author’s life growing up and can be true for many children. Young Cecilia was a kid…but also an interpreter for her parents. This book skillfully shows the challenges a family faces when English is not theirContinue reading “I is for Interpreter”
H is for Hula
Ho’onani Hula Warrior Written by: Heather GaleIllustrated by: Mika Song Inspired by a true story, Ho’onani is a ukulele loving girl in Hawaii who identifies more with simply her name than kane (boy) or wahine (girl). She auditions for a typical male role as a hula warrior and is truly herself. “Strong, sure, and steady.”Continue reading “H is for Hula”
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