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• Forest Fighter

  the Story of Chico Mendes

  Ganeri, Anita, 1961-

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  A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it.

• To Boldly Go

  How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights

  Dalton, Angela,

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  Tells the true story of how Nichelle Nichols used her platform as Lieutenant Uhura on Star trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.

• Up, Up, Ever Up!

  Junko Tabei : a Life in the Mountains

  Yasuda, Anita

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  Anita Yasuda's evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest.

• A Plate of Hope

  the Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

  Frankel, Erin

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  A biography about chef José Andrés, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world.

• Digging for Words

  José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built

  Kunkel, Angela Burke,

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  In Bogotá, Columbia, young José eagerly anticipates Saturday, when he can visit the library started by José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector, and take a book home to enjoy all week. Includes note about Gutiérrez's life and Bogotá

• Let's Meet Taylor

  Baker, Claire (Children's author),

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  Young readers can meet their favorite superstar, gifted singer-songwriter Taylor, who shares her inspirational journey to superstardom and shows why she believes everyone should have the chance to be who they want to be.

• The Heartbeat Drum

  the Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist

  Havrelock, Deirdre,

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  Powerfully written and joyfully illustrated, The Heartbeat Drum is a radiant celebration of preserving Indigenous traditions, finding your voice, and speaking out.

• The Girl Who Figured It Out

  Dentler, Minda

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  The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.

• Ellie

  An Inspiring Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up With Down Syndrome

  Goldstein, Ellie,

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  When Ellie Goldstein was born with Down's Syndrome, doctors claimed she could do nothing. Today, she's a supermodel, gracing the covers of Vogue and Glamour, dancing and speaking up for others. This is the story of her 'can do' attitude and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Elizabeth Quocksister

  Keeper of History

  Healey, Haley

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  The uplifting true story of Elizabeth Quocksister, a strong Indigenous woman and community leader, who dedicated her life to protecting her language and cultural traditions. Also available in eBook format.

• Daughter of the Light-footed People

  the Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez

  Medina, Belen

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  From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Becoming a Ballerina

  the Story of Michaela Mabinty DePrince

  Obuobi, Laura,

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  A picture book biography of Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a Sierra Leone-born orphan turned ballerina.

• Rumi

  Poet of Joy and Love

  Kheiriyeh, Rashin,

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  Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Persion mystic and poet, Rumi. Written by award-winning Iranian-American artist Rashin Kheiriyeh, this narrative nonfiction picture book has been published to honor his life and the 750th…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Meet Tom Longboat

  MacLeod, Elizabeth

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  On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in an record-breaking four minutes,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Go Show the World

  a Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

  Kinew, Wab, 1981-,

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  Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price, Go Show the World showcases a diverse group of Indigenous people in the US and Canada, both the more well known and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shark Lady

  the Daring Tale of How Eugenie Clark Dove Into History

  Keating, Jess

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  At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stand as Tall as the Trees

  How An Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest

  Gualinga, Patricia,

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  One activist's story shows how indigenous communities can fight to protect their sacred lands -- and win.

• Six Dots

  a Story of Young Louis Braille

  Bryant, Jennifer

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  Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Queen of Physics

  How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

  Robeson, Teresa, 1964-

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  When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Contenders

  Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

  Sorell, Traci,

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  The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native American pro baseball players to face off in a World Series, teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation