Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity
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Campos de internamiento de estadounidenses de origen japonés (Japanese American Internment Camps)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Estados Unidos luchó contra Japón. En 1942, el presidente de los Estados Unidos firmó una orden ejecutiva que obligaba a más de cien mil estadounidenses de… Read More →
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their… Read More →
Carey Price: How a First Nations Kid Became a Superstar Goaltender
From the Series Lorimer Recordbooks
Twenty years ago, Carey Price was flying hundreds of miles across the country so he could play on the nearest organized hockey team. Today, he is the highest-paid goalie in the NHL. But he's… Read More →
Carl Walker: The Sound of Justice
From the Series Difference Makers
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 →
Carrie Cavender Schommer: Dakota Language Teacher
From the Series Native American Lives
Carrie Cavender Schommer grew up in a home where Dakota was spoken, but going to school where everyone spoke English kept her from sharing her love of her Indigenous language. As an adult,… Read More →
Cassandra: Animal Psychic — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Cassandra: Animal Psychic
Cassandra has a gift: she can see what animals are thinking. After keeping her talent a secret at first, Cassandra realizes she can use her gift to make a difference and sets out to help pets Read More →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
From the Series Cassandra: Animal Psychic
Cassandra has a gift. Animals can show her what they're thinking. And she's done keeping her talent a secret. She's going to use it to start helping pets and their people. The trouble is,… Read More →
Cesar Chavez
From the Series On My Own Biography
During the Great Depression, many people had to work long hours and were barely paid enough to survive. Cesar Chavez felt this treatment was unfair and worked to secure more rights. He formed Read More →
Cesar Chavez: Friend to Farm Workers
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms with his family. 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… Read More →
Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher
From the Series Native American Lives
Charles Albert Bender was a World Series-winning pitcher and the first Minnesotan picked to join the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He grew up poor on a farm and lived far away from his home Read More →
Charlotte Ray: Trailblazing Lawyer
From the Series Difference Makers
In 1872, Charlotte E. Ray made history as the first Black female lawyer in the United States. At a time when women were often denied education, jobs, and the right to vote, Charlotte defied… Read More →
Che Guevara: You Win or You Die
October 9, 1967. World-renowned revolutionary Che Guevara is dead at the age of thirty-nine. The charismatic Argentinian revolutionary had been leading guerilla fighters in the jungles of… Read More →
Cici: A Fairy's Tale — Paperback Set
From the Series Cici: A Fairy's Tale
When Cici turns 10, she learns from her abuela that fairies have been a part of her family for generations—and now it's her turn! By choosing to keep her wings, she inherits the ability to… Read More →
Civil Rights Pioneer: A Story about Mary Church Terrell
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
Mary Church Terrell grew up after the Civil War with many opportunities. Although she received an excellent education and had a distinguished teaching career, Mary grew up African American in Read More →
Clasificado (Classified): La carrera secreta de Mary Golda Ross, ingeniera aeroespacial cheroqui (The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer)
“Despegue. ¡Una biografía que llega más allá de las estrellas!”—excelente, Kirkus Reviews Mary Golda Ross trabajaba en muchos proyectos clasificados como ingeniera aeroespacial del siglo XX,… Read More →
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female… Read More →
Clock Striker — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Clock Striker
Clock Striker follows Shonen manga's first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers and problem solvers. The problem?… Read More →
Colin Kaepernick: Athletes Who Made a Difference
From the Series Athletes Who Made a Difference
This graphic biography shows readers the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernick’s life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success… Read More →
Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew cheers and criticism when he refused to stand for the US national anthem before NFL games in 2016. By kneeling during the anthem, Kaepernick wanted to bring Read More →
Come Together, Change the World: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice
What can you do to stand up for racial kindness? Elmo and friends learn along with young readers about racial justice. Inspired by CNN and Sesame Street's Town Hall, "Coming Together:… Read More →
Congressman John Lewis: A Man on a Mission to Seek Justice for All
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He said his hero was Rosa… Read More →
Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part… Read More →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
From the Series On My Own History
In 1957, nine teenagers were chosen to be the first black students to attend all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. A small group of people in Little Rock, including the… Read More →
Cree (Best Believe): Las Tres Hermanas, una hermandad para el bien común (The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good)
Conoce a las Tres Hermanas: Evelina Antonetty, Lillian López y Elba Cabrera. Se trasladaron de Puerto Rico a Nueva York siendo niñas y crecieron para convertirse en líderes de su comunidad… Read More →