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J P ANDERSON
J P ANDERSON
Summary
One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her race -- even though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to court -- where future president Chester Arthur represented her -- and won! Her victory was the first recorded in the fight for equal rights on public transportation, and Lizzie's case set a precedent.
One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her race -- even though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to court -- where future president Chester Arthur represented her -- and won! Her victory was the first recorded in the fight for equal rights on public transportation, and Lizzie's case set a precedent.
Title
Ada Twist, Scientist
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J P BEATY
J P BEATY
Summary
Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.
Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.
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J P CAMPOY
J P CAMPOY
Summary
Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors.
Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors.
Title
Hair Love
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J P CHERRY
J P CHERRY
Summary
A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.
A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.
Title
'Ohana Means Family
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J P LOOMIS
J P LOOMIS
Summary
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.
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J P LYONS
J P LYONS
Summary
Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands.
Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands.
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J P MAILLARD
J P MAILLARD
Summary
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes. (2020 Sibert Medal winner)
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes. (2020 Sibert Medal winner)
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J P MAWHINNEY
J P MAWHINNEY
Summary
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking - "What are you?" Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking - "What are you?" Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.
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J P MCKISSACK
J P MCKISSACK
Summary
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.
Title
Lubna and Pebble
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J P MEDDOUR
J P MEDDOUR
Summary
Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does.
Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does.
Title
Saturday
Call Number
J P MORA
J P MORA
Summary
When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.
When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.
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J P MUHAMMAD
J P MUHAMMAD
Summary
Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
Title
Sulwe
Call Number
J P NYONG'O
J P NYONG'O
Summary
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Title
A Different Pond
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J P PHI
J P PHI
Summary
As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
Title
The Rough-Face Girl
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J P Princess MARTIN
J P Princess MARTIN
Summary
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.