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Joined September 2019

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“Too short to play in high school”

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I believe the children would enjoy this because many are familiar with Stephen Curry through basketball and would enjoy learning about how he started.

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“Stephen Curry” was written by Anthony Curcio in 2016. This biography describes the life of Stephen Curry as a child and how he got to where he is today as a basketball all star. I found this book to be very interesting!

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“The seeds she has planted, the roots that grew shoots into the open air of possibility, have become a lush landscape into which she steps, as though she has never left.”

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I believe the children would really enjoy this to learn about Puerto Rican homeland tales.

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“Planting Stories” was written by Anika Denise in 2019. This story describes a girl who becomes a librarian and shares stories from her homeland to them. This story was very interesting and I really enjoyed it!

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“Girls? Girls were expected to find husbands.”

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I can read this to my students to teach them about RBG

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“I Dissent” was written by Debbie Levy in 2016. This biography was written about Ruth Ginsburg and discusses her life and how she got to where she is today! I really enjoyed this and believe my students will too!

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“The cub climbed into Harry‘s lap and licked his chin.”

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I think the children would really enjoy this story because it tells the story behind Winnie the Pooh getting its name!

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“Winnie” was written by Sally Walker in 2015. This book is a wonderful nonfiction about a character named Harry who cared for a baby bear at the train station. This book inspired the character of the “Winnie-the-Pooh”. I really enjoyed this story!

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Let the Children March | Monica Clark-Robinson

“I couldn‘t play on the same playground as the white kids.”

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Let the Children March | Monica Clark-Robinson

I will read this to my class to discuss the civilians who marched with Martin Luther King to stand up for African American rights!

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Let the Children March | Monica Clark-Robinson
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“Let the Children March” was written by Monica Clark-Robinson in 2018. This wonderful nonfiction is about a young African American girl and her brother who decide to march with Martin Luther King Jr. in a peaceful protest. I really enjoyed this story overall.

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Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart

“One teacher called him the “second dumbest” in her class.”

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Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart

Children would really enjoy this because they can learn about the backstory of how Disney world was created!

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Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart
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“Who Was Walt Disney?” was written by Whitney Stewart in 2009. This is a wonderful biography about the life of Walt Disney and what he accomplished throughout his life. I really suggest this story!

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Coco Chanel | Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ma Isabel Saanchez Vegara, Ana Albero

“Coco”

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Coco Chanel | Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ma Isabel Saanchez Vegara, Ana Albero

I would definitely read this in my classroom to show how individuals can overcome challenges to become very successful in life!

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Coco Chanel | Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ma Isabel Saanchez Vegara, Ana Albero
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“Coco Chanel” was written by Isabel Vegara in 2016. This story represents an amazing biography about Coco who faced many challenges throughout her life, and eventually become a very successful fashion designer. I really enjoyed this story!

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“She counted the steps to the road.”

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I can show this book when the moon landing date is coming up. I also could show bits of the film “Hidden Figures” because it ties with this story.

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“Counting on Katherine” was written by Helaine Becker in 2018. This influential biography discusses Katherine Johnson, who made a major impact on NASA, as an African American women. I really really enjoyed this

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“This little trailblazer had the courage and skill to organize hospitals and cafe for the ill.”

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I will definitely read this in my classroom to discuss women and how they changed our future.

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“This Little Trailblazer” was written by Joan Holub in 2017. This book is a wonderful biography about influential women in history and what major contributions they made. Overall, I really enjoy this story.

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Dream Big, Little One | Vashti Harrison

“Dream big, little one. There‘s so much you can do.”

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Dream Big, Little One | Vashti Harrison

This story would be perfect for celebrating women leaders who have changed world

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Dream Big, Little One | Vashti Harrison
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“Dream Big, Little One” was written by Vashti Harrison in 2018. This biography/nonfiction discusses bold women who changed the world in black history. I believe this story is very inspiring and is an excellent read overall!

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“In America,
wrongs can be righted,
warriors can wear skirts and blouses,
and the bravest hearts
may beat in girls
only five feet tall.”

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I will read this to my classroom to discuss the unfair conditions that women had to face and how Clara overcame them.

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“Brave Girl” was written by Michelle Markel in 2013. This biography talks about the 1909 shirt-makers strike. It describes a story about a young girl named Clara, who faced having to work the long hours for education. This story was excellent overall!

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“Don‘t follow the path”

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This story would be perfect for discussing the segregation in public schools and how a young girl fought for her right to attend.

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“The Story of Ruby Bridges” was written by Robert Coles in 1995. This is a wonderful biography about a young 6 year old who fights for her right to attend school. I recommend this story to anyone!

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Pink and Say | Patricia Polacco

“I had never seen a man like him so close before.”

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Pink and Say | Patricia Polacco

I can read this historical novel when I discuss the Civil war! I believe the children would enjoy this because they can learn about the young soldiers who fought!

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Pink and Say | Patricia Polacco
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Pink and Say was written by Patricia Polacco in 1994. This story describes a historical fiction novel about two young boys who meet during the American civil war . I really enjoyed this story!

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“He was alive but wished he was dead, but not being dead, he was scared that he might die.”

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I can read this to children when discussing the history of the Revolutionary War!

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“The Fighting Ground” was written by Avi in 1984. This example of historical fiction discusses a young teenager who lives in the time period of the American Revolutionary War. I really enjoyed this story!

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Turtle in Paradise | Jennifer L. Holm

“I think the color of a persons eyes says a lot about them.”

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Turtle in Paradise | Jennifer L. Holm

I definitely could read this story when I discuss historical events with my students. (Great Depression)

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Turtle in Paradise | Jennifer L. Holm
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“Turtle in Paradise” was written by Jennifer Holm in 2010. This story discusses a young character named “Turtle” who is alive during the Great Depression and faces many hardships. I really enjoyed this story

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Chains | Laurie Halse Anderson

“I put on my skirt and made my way to the bottom of the stairs. The hour was upon me. It was time to act.”

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Chains | Laurie Halse Anderson

This story would be perfect for my classroom to discuss the African American slave acts and the hardships they faced.

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Chains | Laurie Halse Anderson
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“Chains” was written by Laurie Anderson in 2008. This is an amazing example of historical fiction about a young African American slave who is fighting for her and her sisters freedom. This story was truly empowering and I recommend!

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One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

“It was a strange, wonderful feeling..”

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One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

This story would be perfect in the classroom to discuss African American history and the hardships they went through.