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Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato. As a little girl, Cristina dreamed of making friends with the sharks deep in the ocean. When she grew up, she made those dreams come… Read More →

In some ways, Adele, Barney, Eric, Ernie, Frank, Judy, Magda, Rodi, and Ruth had little in common. They were born in different European countries and came from different family backgrounds.… Read More →

This fifth title of author Jacqueline Briggs Martin's award-winning Food Heroes series features Farmer Eva Sommaripa, who founded Eva's Garden in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, a place "so… Read More →

Doing gymnastics, Ágnes Keleti feels free—until the day her coach tells her there's a new law in Hungary barring Jewish athletes from the gym. Once Germany sends soldiers into Budapest, they… Read More →

Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. As a child in Jackson, Mississippi, Angie Thomas was surrounded by civil… Read More →

Cristiano Ronaldo has won soccer’s coveted Ballon d’Or five times, as well as more than thirty trophies and many other awards. He’s also the top goal scorer in history. Many would argue that… Read More →

Anthony Edwards has only played pro basketball for a few years, but he’s already a star. The shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves was an NBA All-Star in 2023 and 2024. He even played Read More →

Caitlin Clark has gotten more buzz than any other female basketball player in history. And for good reason. In 2024, the starting guard for the Indiana Fever scored more points than any other Read More →

CeeDee Lamb came from a football family, but he has taken the game to new heights all on his own. From a young peewee player in Louisiana to a college standout at Oklahoma, the Dallas Cowboys Read More →

Julio Rodríguez is a power hitter from the Dominican Republic who is shattering Major League Baseball records! This rookie of the year and two-time All-Star was first noticed as a young… Read More →

With pinpoint passes, impressive drives, and record-breaking performances, Lamar Jackson is one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL. In 2018, the Baltimore Ravens picked… Read More →

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka began playing tennis when she was three years old. She worked hard in her lessons to improve, leading her to become a pro player at just 15… Read More →

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can shoot, steal, and score. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is a two-time NBA All-Star. In 2024, he came in second in the league for total points and tied for… Read More →

Taylor Swift has dominated the music industry for years. Known for her witty lyrics, star-studded career, and close connection with her fans, Swift is well-regarded by critics and industry… Read More →

In 1969, Bernice Sandler was finishing her doctorate in education at the University of Maryland, teaching part-time at the university, and trying to secure a full-time position. Despite her… Read More →

Music is the language of the soul. Carl Walker is a musician, pastor, and the cofounder of Walker West Music Academy, a music school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Driven by a mission to use music… Read More →

Carol Gilligan has devoted her life to discovering, uncovering, and recovering voices belonging to girls and women, as well as boys and men. Through her work, she has played an enormous role Read More →

"She's another Eleanor Roosevelt. You've got to meet her."—Sam From This evocative biography tells the story of Evelyn Hooker, the extraordinary woman behind the research, advocacy, and… Read More →

This inspiring graphic novel tells the story of groundbreaking psychologist and civil rights activist Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD, and her research in the racial identity and development of self… Read More →

Follow the journey of a boy from a small Kansas town who made his gray life sparkle, unfurling a rainbow of color to galvanize the gay rights movement. Included is a Reader Note that… Read More →

Shirley Chisholm was a shero, a born leader, and a pioneer for women and Black people in America. She was an educator in her early career and later entered politics, becoming the first Black Read More →