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Junko Tabei

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913659

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Junko Tabei, the Japanese mountaineer who was the first woman to summit Mount Everest, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.

Geronimo

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913697

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Apache leader and medicine man Geronimo in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.

Crazy Horse

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668913703

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Lakota chief Crazy Horse in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Sojourner Truth: Fighting for Freedom

Jeri Cipriano (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409933

Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. She had no choice. But when she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting to be free.

Ruby Bridges: A Brave Child Who Made History

Jeri Cipriano (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409636

Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.

Wilma Rudolph: Fastest Woman on Earth

Jeri Cipriano (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409759

Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Fighter for Women's Rights

Jeri Cipriano (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409872

When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women.

Daniel Inouye, World War II Hero and Senator

Jennifer Marino Walters (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408967

Daniel Inouye had a happy life until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor, which changed his life forever. Daniel fought in the U.S. Army and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Senate.

Maria Tallchief, Native America's Prima Ballerina

Jennifer Marino Walters (author) Nigel Dobbyn (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634400497

Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first prima ballerina.

Sequoyah, Man of Many Words

Jeri Cipriano (author) Scott R. Brooks (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409827

Sequoyah created a way of writing the Cherokee language 200 years ago. Thanks to Sequoyah, the Cherokee today know more about their history and native language than almost any other tribe in North America.

Cesar Chavez, Friend to Farm Workers

Jeri Cipriano (author) Nigel Dobbyn (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634409704

As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms. He felt the workers were not treated well. Cesar used his voice to become a leader in making sure farm workers were paid better and treated fairly.

So Much More to Helen: The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller

Meeg Pincus (author) Caroline Bonne-Müller (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534198036

Most folks know the famous story of Helen Keller—a DeafBlind girl who learned to understand sign language at the family water pump. But what do you really know about her? Did you know she was an activist, a rebel, a writer, a performer, a romantic? There is so much more to Helen than we usually learn in school. Read ahead as the story of Helen Keller’s passionate, boundless life unfolds—reminding us that she was, as we all are, so many things.

Wilma Mankiller

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901526

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of activist and community developer Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead a major Native American tribe, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Patsy Mink

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901557

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Hawaiian Patsy Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Maria Tallchief

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901502

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maria Tallchief, the first Native American major prima ballerina, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Larry Itliong

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901540

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Larry "Seven Fingers" Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901519

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle, one of the first Native Americans to work at NASA, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Fred Korematsu

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901564

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights hero Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American who stood up for other Japanese Americans during World War II, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Grace Lee Boggs

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901533

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political and social activist Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American author and revolutionary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Deb Haaland

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901496

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Deb Haaland, the first confirmed Native American Cabinet secretary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Jill Biden: Educator

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346057

Jill Biden has held many roles in the government and beyond. Through them all, she never stopped learning or teaching! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life and work of Jill Biden. Leveled text and crisp images combine with a profile, timeline, and map to introduce basic facts about Jill. Quotes throughout the book let readers hear from Jill in her own words. This informative title shows the importance of lifelong learning!

Kamala Harris: Vice President

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346064

Kamala Harris is the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president! But how did she accomplish all that she has? In this leveled title, young readers are introduced to the life and work of Kamala Harris. A profile, map, and timeline detail basic facts of her life, while quotes let Kamala speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to become young leaders!

Selena Gomez: Mental Health Advocate

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346071

Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena’s life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!

Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346040

From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!

Ronald Reagan

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344268

Lifeguard. Actor. President. Jelly bean fanatic? These are just a few things that emerging readers will learn about Ronald Regan in this beginning biography title about his life, presidency, and legacy. Special features include a thought-provoking question, a timeline of life events, and a profile to help readers better understand the man who helped end the Cold War.