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Black Achievements in Business: Celebrating Oprah Winfrey, Moziah Bridges, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
All types of businesses can help the economy while uplifting the communities they serve. Black business owners have opened restaurants, started media companies, and more. Their work… Read More →
Black Achievements in Entertainment: Celebrating Hattie McDaniel, Chadwick Boseman, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald… Read More →
Black Achievements in Music: Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Beyoncé, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or… Read More →
Black Achievements in Politics: Celebrating Shirley Chisholm, Barack Obama, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better Read More →
Black Achievements in Sports: Celebrating Fritz Pollard, Simone Biles, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to… Read More →
Black Achievements in STEM: Celebrating Katherine Johnson, Robert D. Bullard, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
In the past and present, Black people have developed new products and created new processes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Their work has addressed problems such Read More →
Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Celebrate notable contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans—many of whom have been left out of history books. Bring to light the names and stories of Black achievers in careers… Read More →
BLACKPINK: K-Pop Sensations
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
BLACKPINK are a powerful group on stage! They can sing, dance, and rap. Many of their songs have topped the world music charts. Discover more about the group from their lives as trainees to… Read More →
Blazing Humor: Mel Brooks Is Seriously Funny!
Some people think jokes are silly, but not Mel Brooks. For Mel, humor is serious. And Mel is seriously funny! This picture book biography of the legendary comedian and filmmaker shares his… Read More →
Bob Dylan: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Bob Dylan is known as the voice of his generation. Growing up in the mining town of Hibbing, Minnesota, Bob Zimmerman was different from other kids. He loved musical artists such as Robert… Read More →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
A thorough and accessible biography of Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, whose hard work pioneering mRNA research led to the COVID-19 vaccines. Her Read More →
BTS: K-Pop Fan Favorites
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Boy band sensation BTS has taken the world by storm. These talented K-pop icons have soared to the top of the music world and earned an army of loyal fans. Learn all about the stars of this… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
From the Series Gateway Biographies
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… 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 →
Carol Gilligan and the Search for Voice
From the Series Extraordinary Women in Psychology
A biography of the life and work of groundbreaking developmental psychologist Carol Gilligan, intended for high school age readers, part of the APA's Extraordinary Women in Psychology series. 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 →
Changemakers in Activism: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women have always made their voices heard. From historic to present-day women, they have spoken up about issues they care about—civil rights, the environment, and much more—and organized… Read More →
Changemakers in Business: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are breaking down barriers in all areas of business. Learn about Sheila Johnson becoming the first Black female billionaire and Hilal Ibrahim founding Henna and Hijabs. Then discover… Read More →
Changemakers in Government: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are leading the way in every branch of the United States government. Learn more about how Kamala Harris became the nation’s first woman vice president and Amy Coney Barret’s rise to the Read More →
Changemakers in Music: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women sing powerful songs, master instruments, and write catchy tunes. Discover how women shape every genre of music from country to rhythm and blues. Learn more about how Beyoncé became one… Read More →
Changemakers in Space: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women take charge in all areas of space exploration and study. Learn more about Katherine Johnson making calculations for the first moon landing and Sally Ride becoming the first woman from… Read More →
Changemakers in Sports: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are making names for themselves in every sport around the world. Learn more about Serena Williams’s career Golden Slams and how Michelle Kwan became the most decorated US figure skater. Read More →
Changemakers in STEM: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are creating change in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Learn about how Pooja Chandrashekar founded ProjectCSGirls and how Marie Tharp helped map the… Read More →
Changemakers in the Arts and Literature: Women Leading the Way
From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)
Women are always making change in the arts and literature. Learn about Misty Copeland becoming the first Black principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre and how Maya Ying Lin designed… Read More →