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A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return: Expanded Edition
This expanded edition of A Game for Swallows features a new, illustrated afterword, as Abirached reflects on the meaning of her memoir's title, the graffiti that inspired it, and the future… Read More →
Africa Is Not a Country, 2nd Edition
Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant… Read More →
Be a Bridge
In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to Read More →
Sharing the Stage: Georgie Dupree
From the Series Georgie Dupree
Lights! Camera! Action! Georgie Dupree loves the spotlight, but how can she shine on stage if she doesn't get the lead role in the school play? When Georgie Dupree lends an extra hand, she… Read More →
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
From the Series Gateway Biographies
In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American cabinet secretary in US history. As Secretary of the Interior, Haaland championed environmental protections and helped restore… Read More →
Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Dolly Parton has been a wildly successful entertainer for more than sixty years. She is a country and pop music artist who has sold more than one hundred million albums worldwide, and in… Read More →
Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The civil rights movement started in the mid-1950s. Fueled heavily by young adults, the movement saw many people protest to demand equal rights for Black people. Through photographs from the… Read More →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The US government forced Japanese Americans to live in US incarceration camps during World War II (1939–1945). Through photographs from the past and present, discover how fear and racism led… Read More →
Focus on the Great Depression
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Great Depression was a major economic crash that hit the US in the late 1920s. While many people suffered from the crash, Black Americans were hit especially hard. Photographs from the… Read More →
Focus on the Great Migration
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
During the Great Migration, millions of Black Americans relocated after facing segregation, poor economic conditions, and racist policies. They moved to urban areas, northern states, and… Read More →
Focus on the Harlem Renaissance
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change in the early 1900s. Black leaders and artists celebrated their cultural roots and demanded equitable treatment. Readers get a firsthand… Read More →
Focus on the Women's Suffrage Movement
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Since the beginning of the US, women have fought for gender equality. Many women additionally fought for racial equality. Through current and historical photographs, learn about the women who Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Medicine
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism. Let’s Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Space Exploration
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Blast off to space with astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration. These heroes reached for the stars by flying to the International Space Station and… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Technology
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in WWII
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
World War II (1939–1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Civil War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in the Revolutionary War
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a monumental moment in US history. Many colonists in North America took different forms of action to fight for their independence from Great Britain.… Read More →
History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Analyze historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos,… Read More →
Many Ways to Be
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
We all do things in the way that works best for us. Learn with Sesame Street how to listen to our bodies and give them the tools they need. Read More →
Many Ways to Be a Family
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
Every family is unique, but all families have people who love and care for one another. Join favorite Sesame Street characters in celebrating the many ways to be a family! Read More →
Many Ways to Be a Friend
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
A friend is someone you care for and who cares for you. Friends can be new or old, live far or near, and have the same or different interests. Celebrate the many ways to be a friend with your Read More →
Many Ways to Believe
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
There are many ways to believe! Learn with friends from Sesame Street about religions, holidays, cultures, customs, and more. Read More →
Many Ways to Dress
From the Series Sesame Street ® Celebrating You and Me
There are many ways to dress! Join your friends from Sesame Street to learn about the clothes we wear. Read More →