Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John LewisWritten by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome Written and illustrated by a wife and husband team, this book shines a light on the power of fighting with love to do what is right. “Hold only love, only peace in your heart, knowing that the battle ofContinue reading “F is for Fighting…with love”
Tag Archives: Nonfiction picture books
E is for Extraordinary
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton Written & Illustrated by: Nina Crews A story told through poetry about Virginia’s life as a child, loving writing, growing up through adversity and realizing her words held power. “Virginia traveled across the US and around the world. But her most extravagant trips were in her mind.Continue reading “E is for Extraordinary”
D is for Digging
Digging for Words: Jose Alberto Gutierrez and the Library He BuiltWritten by: Angela Burke KunkelIllustrated by: Paola Escobar One Jose is a young boy who looks forward to Saturday each week. Another Jose is a garbage collector who rescues books and opens his special library on Saturdays only. This book celebrates the joy of readingContinue reading “D is for Digging”
C is for Cactus & Cicada
Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park Written by: Lori Alexander Illustrated by: Jenn Ely A powerful story about perseverance and determination. Minerva saw the beauty in the Joshua trees that people were removing from the desert in the 1920s. She had a goal and a dream to turn the desert into aContinue reading “C is for Cactus & Cicada”
B is for Balloons & Book Itch
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s ParadeWritten & Illustrated by: Melissa Sweet Many people watch The Macy’s Day Parade, but most do not know how it started. Tony Sarg loved marionettes and figuring out how to make other things move when he was little. He then made puppets and designedContinue reading “B is for Balloons & Book Itch”
A is for Amazing Abe & Activist
Today begins the A to Z Blog Challenge 2025! This year I will work through the alphabet featuring nonfiction picture books. Know a parent or teacher who would find this interesting? Please share! If you are participating in the challenge, please let me know so I can read your posts. Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’sContinue reading “A is for Amazing Abe & Activist”
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