Category Archives: Biography

Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd,  illustrated by Christian Robinson

Posted on January 9, 2022 by susanh579

Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd,  illustrated by Christian Robinson. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2021. 9781524737283 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Biography What did you like … Continue reading →

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Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix by Charles R. Smith Jr., illustrated by Edel Rodriguez

Posted on December 19, 2021 by susanh579

Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix by Charles R. Smith Jr., illustrated by Edel Rodriguez. Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, 2021. 9780823443338 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  … Continue reading →

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Stitch by Stitch by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

Posted on November 30, 2021 by susanh579

Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. Holiday House, 2021. 9780823439638 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What … Continue reading →

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Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes by Jeanette Winter

Posted on November 26, 2021 by susanh579

Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes by Jeanette Winter. Beach Lane Books, 2021. 9781534496019 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Biography What did you like about the book? Sister Corita, a nun as … Continue reading →

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My Name is Bana by Bana Alabed, illustrated by Nez Riaz

Posted on November 22, 2021 by susanh579

My Name is Bana by Bana Alabed, illustrated by Nez Riaz. Salaam Reads: Simon and Schuster, 2021. 9781534412484  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover biography What did you like about the book? Bana Alabed (Syrian … Continue reading →

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Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots: The Life of Louisa May Alcott by Liz Rosenberg, illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Posted on November 3, 2021 by susanh579

Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots: The Life of Louisa May Alcott by Liz Rosenberg, illustrated by Diana Sudyka. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9780763694357  Rating: (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Biography What did you … Continue reading →

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What Isabella Wanted by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Posted on October 21, 2021 by susanh579

What Isabella Wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner Builds a Museum by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Neal Porter Books, Holiday House, 2021. 9780823442638 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What … Continue reading →

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Ruby Bridges (She Persisted) by Kekla Magoon, illustrated by Gillian Flint

Posted on October 20, 2021 by susanh579

Ruby Bridges (She Persisted) by Kekla Magoon, illustrated by Gillian Flint. Philomel Books, Penguin Random House, 2021. 9780593115879 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre: Biography What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Stephen Costanza

Posted on October 20, 2021 by susanh579

King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Stephen Costanza. Atheneum, 2021. 9781534410367 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Biography What did you like about the book? The story of Scott … Continue reading →

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Who Is Tom Brady? by James Buckley Jr., illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Posted on October 19, 2021 by susanh579

Who Is Tom Brady? by James Buckley Jr., illustrated by Gregory Copeland. Penguin Workshop, 2021. 9780593387412 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback Genre: Biography What did you like about the book? This quick, … Continue reading →

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