Category Archives: Biography

As the Seas Rise by Angela Quezada Padron

Posted on April 27, 2024 by susanh579

As the Seas Rise: Nicole Hernandez Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice by Angela Quezada Padron. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2024. 9781665913942 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  … Continue reading →

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Black & Irish by Leon Diop and Brianna Fitzsimons, illustrated by Jessica Louis

Posted on April 22, 2024 by susanh579

Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes by Leon Diop and Brianna Fitzsimons, illustrated by Jessica Louis. Little Island, 2024. 9781915071231  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Collective biography What did … Continue reading →

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The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Susanna Chapman

Posted on April 2, 2024 by kyurenka

The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Susanna Chapman. Candlewick Press, 2024. 9781536224863 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Biography What did you like about … Continue reading →

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José Feeds the World by David Unger, illustrated by Marta Álvares Miguéns

Posted on March 27, 2024 by susanh579

José Feeds the World by David Unger, illustrated by Marta Álvares Miguéns. Duopress, 2024. 9781728279527 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What did you like about the book? Food … Continue reading →

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Cactus Queen by Lori Alexander, illustrated by Jenn Ely

Posted on March 27, 2024 by susanh579

Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park by Lori Alexander, illustrated by Jenn Ely. Calkins Creek, 2024. 9781662680212  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Biography What did you … Continue reading →

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Signs of Hope by Mara Rockliff,  illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Posted on March 23, 2024 by susanh579

Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent by Mara Rockliff,  illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024. 9781419752216 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Figured it Out by Minda Dentler, illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin

Posted on March 22, 2024 by susanh579

The Girl Who Figured it Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion by Minda Dentler, illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin. Sourcebooks, 2024. 9781728276533 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Stars by Laurie Wallmark and Raakhee Mirchandai, illustrated by Maitreyi Ghosh

Posted on March 11, 2024 by susanh579

Journey to the Stars by Laurie Wallmark and Raakhee Mirchandai, illustrated by Maitreyi Ghosh. Beaming Books, 2024. 9781506484693 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  3 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Biography What did you like about … Continue reading →

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One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson, illustrated by Sarah Green

Posted on March 4, 2024 by susanh579

One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson, illustrated by Sarah Green. Calkins Creek, Astra Books for Young Readers, 2024. 9781635925319 Rating 1-5 (5 is an excellent or Starred review): 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book What … Continue reading →

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J is for Judy by John Robert Allman, illustrations by Peter Emmerich

Posted on February 18, 2024 by susanh579

J is for Judy: Classic Hollywood’s Leading Ladies from A to Z.  by John Robert Allman, illustrations by Peter Emmerich. Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2023. 9780593565186 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover … Continue reading →

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