READING WITHOUT WALLS CHALLENGE
Biographies
All titles can be found in South School Library
92 ANDRyan, Pam Munoz. When Marian Sang. First. New York, NY : Scholastic Press, 2002.
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and the first African American to perform with Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
92 BAKPowell, Patricia Hruby, 1951- author. Lift as you climb : the story of Ella Baker. First edition.
"A picture book about the life of civil rights activist Ella Baker"--Provided by publisher.
92 BELBell, Cece. El Deafo.
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower.".
92 BELBell, Cece, author, artist. El deafo.
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower.".
92 BLANelson, S. D. Black Elk's vision : a Lakota story. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Narrates the life of the Lakota Native American, providing first-person perspectives on such topics as his childhood visions, involvement in the battles of Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee, and contributions to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
92 BLAStone, Tanya Lee. Who says women can't be doctors? : the story of Elizabeth Blackwell. 1st ed. New York : Holt, 2013.
An introduction to the life and achievements of the first American female doctor describes the limited career prospects available to women in the early nineteenth-century, the opposition Blackwell faced while pursuing a medical education, and her pioneering medical career that opened doors for future generations of women.
92 BRIBridges, Ruby. Through my eyes. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic, 1999.
Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the integration of her school in New Orleans in 1960.
92 BRIColes, Robert. The story of Ruby Bridges. Scholastic, c1993.
For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.
92 BROSlade, Suzanne. Exquisite : the poetry and life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.
"A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize"--Provided by publisher.
92 CHAGregory, Josh. Cesar Chavez.
Humble beginnings -- A new direction -- United against opression -- A nation of supporters -- An ongoing battle. See how Cesar Chavez helped improve working conditions and payment for farmworkers in the 1960s.
92 CHAKrull, Kathleen. Harvesting hope : the story of Cesar Chavez. 1st ed. San Diego : Harcourt, inc., c2003.
A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.
92 CLEGigliotti, Jim. I am Roberto Clemente.
A passion for Béisbol -- Big-league dreams -- Culture shock -- To the big leagues -- The pride of Pittsburgh -- Making a difference -- Tragedy -- Legacy -- 10 things you should know about Roberto Clemento -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know. "I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente" --- p.4 of cover.
92 DOUMattern, Joanne, 1963-. Day by day with Gabby Douglas.
Profiles the Olympic gymnast, describing her accomplishments at the 2012 Olympic Games, dedication to gymnastics, and activities since the Olympics.
92 FITPinkney, Andrea Davis. Ella Fitzgerald : the tale of a vocal virtuosa. 1st ed. New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2002.
Hoofin' in Harlem -- Jammin' at Yale -- Stompin' at the Savoy -- Carnegie Hall scat.
92 FRELyons, Kelly Starling, author. Dream builder : the story of architect Philip Freelon. First edition.
"A biography of Philip Freelon, whose rich family history and deep understanding of Black culture brought him to the role of lead architect for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture"--.
92 GRAMontgomery, Sy. Temple Grandin : how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Senses on fire -- The animals' advocate -- What is autism? -- Different but happy -- Trial by teasing -- Hampshire School for wayward wizards -- "Animals saved me" -- Scientist at work -- "No girls allowed" -- Humane by design -- To hell and back -- The other half of the solution -- Temple today. Examines the life and accomplishments of Temple Grandin, whose childhood diagnosis of autism and love of cows led her to revolutionize the livestock industry.
92 GRUGruener, Ruth. Out of hiding : a Holocaust survivor's journey to America. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2020.
The author shares her life growing up during the Holocaust, and eventually going to America to start a new life.
92 HADTentler-Krylov, Victoria. Building Zaha : the story of architect Zaha Hadid. 1st ed. New York : Orchard Books/Scholastic Inc., 2020.
An illustrated biography of British Iraqi female architect, Zaha Hadid.
92 HAMWeatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-. Voice of freedom : Fannie Lou Hamer, spirit of the civil rights movement. 1st ed. 2015. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015.
A collage-illustrated collection of free form poems describing the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.
92 HARGrimes, Nikki. Kamala Harris : rooted in justice. 1st ed. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020.
"This is the story of how Senator Kamala Harris grew from her roots in justice to become the inspiring figure she is"--Provided by publisher.
92 HARHarris, Kamala D. Superheroes are everywhere. New York : Philomel Books, [2019].
A picture book memoir in which Senator Kamala Harris shares her life story and discusses heroic figures from her youth.
92 HAWS©Łnchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (Mar©Ưa Isabel), author. Stephen Hawking.
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist's life"--Amazon.com.
92 JOHBarton, Chris. Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2016].
A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.
92 JOHBecker, Helaine. Counting on Katherine : how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13. 1st ed. New York : Henry Holt and Co., 2018.
"As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of stars in the sky, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink. Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a ground-breaking American icon who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives"--Publisher.
92 JOSEnglar, Mary. Chief Joseph, 1840-1904. Mankato, Minn. : Blue Earth Books, c2004.
"I will fight no more forever" -- Life in the Wallowa Valley -- The white men come -- Joseph becomes chief -- The Nez Perce War -- Life after the war. A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Percé War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted to lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho.
92 JUSMangal, Mélina. The vast wonder of the world : biologist Ernest Everett Just. Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2018].
A brief biography of African American biologist Ernest Everett Just, discussing his life and accomplishments as a scientific pioneer.
92 KAMKamkwamba, William, 1987-. The boy who harnessed the wind. Young readers ed. New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2015.
African teenager William Kamkwamba explored science books in his village library when he was forced to drop out of school, and was able to change his family's life by creating a windmill to pump water for his family's farm.
92 KINRappaport, Doreen. Martin's big words : the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1st ed. New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2001.
A picture book biography introduces the ideas and accomplishments of a gifted and influential speaker by using some of his own words to tell the story.
92 LEWAsim, Jabari, 1962-. Preaching to the chickens : the story of young John Lewis. New York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2016].
"Give[s] readers a...glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up--a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Includes an author's note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and is now a Georgia congressman"--Provided by publisher.
92 LISRussell-Brown, Katheryn, 1961-. Little Melba and her big trombone. 1st ed. New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2014].
"A biography of African American musician Melba Doretta Liston, a virtuoso musician who played the trombone and composed and arranged music for many of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Includes afterword, discography, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
92 LOVStanley, Diane. Ada Lovelace, poet of science : the first computer programmer. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Pub. Division, [2016].
"A ... look at Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron"--Provided by publisher.
92 MAAPurtill, Corinne author. Dr. Wangari Maathai plants a forest. First edition.
"Wangari lives in the lush, green, land of rural Kenya where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky, and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favorite fig tree, and at night she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother's stories. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry. After all her studies, Dr. Wangari Maathai realizes there is a simple solution to these problems: plant a forest full of trees."--Page [4] of cover.
92 MANRappaport, Doreen. Wilma's way home : the life of Wilma Mankiller. 1st ed. Los Angeles : Disney/Hyperion, 2019.
"A picture book biography of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation"--Provided by publisher.
92 MARMagoon, Kekla, author. The highest tribute : Thurgood Marshall's life, leadership, and legacy / written by Kekla Magoon ; illustrated by Laura Freeman. First edition.
A picture book portrait of the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, presented by two Coretta Scott King Honor winners, includes coverage of Thurgood Marshall's upbringing in segregated Baltimore, achievements with the NAACP and contributions to landmark equality rulings.
92 MIRReid, Megan, author. Maryam's magic : the story of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. First edition.
The true story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian girl whose creativity and love of stories helped her and the world see math in a new way, and who was the only woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics.--.
92 MORMorales, Yuyi. Dreamers. 1st ed. New York : Neal Porter Books, [2018].
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--Provided by publisher.
92 NEZBruchac, Joseph, 1942-. Chester Nez and the unbreakable code : a Navajo code talker's story. Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., [2018].
"As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII"--.
92 OBAGrimes, Nikki. Barack Obama : son of promise, child of hope. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2008.
Biography of a young boy who dreamed of making a better world for everyone and became the 44th president to accomplish this dream.
92 PARGiovanni, Nikki. Rosa. 1st ed. New York : Henry Holt, 2005.
Provides the story of the black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama set in motion all the events of the civil rights movements that resulted in the end of the segregated South.
92 PAYCline-Ransome, Lesa, author. The power of her pen : the story of groundbreaking journalist Ethel L. Payne. First edition.
Ethel L. Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed stories from her school newspaper in Chicago to Japan during World War II. It even led her to the White House briefing room, where she broke barriers as one of the first black journalists. Ethel wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions of presidents, elected officials, or any one else in charge, earning her the title "First Lady of the Black Press." Fearless and determined, Ethel L. Payne shined a light on the darkest moments in history, and her ear for stories sought answers to the questions that mattered most in the fight for civil rights.
92 REDNelson, S. D. Red Cloud : a Lakota story of war and surrender. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.
"This book is the story of the Lakota and how they were forced onto a reservation, told from the point of view of Red Cloud, warrior and chief of the Lakota. It is a heavily illustrated account, with both text and illustrations by S. D. Nelson."--Provided by publisher.
92 ROBRobinson, Sharon, 1950-. Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963.
The author shares her experience growing up during 1963, an important year of the civil rights movement.
92 SACAdler, David A. A picture book of Sacagawea. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c2000.
A biography of the Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
92 SACErdrich, Liselotte. Sacagawea. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, c2003.
A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life.
92 SACFradin, Dennis B. Who was Sacagawea? New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Sacagawea.
92 SACMeltzer, Brad. I am Sacagawea. New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2017].
"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition" -- Provided by publisher.
92 SAYSay, Allen. Drawing from memory. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2011.
Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
92 SOTKramer, Barbara. National geographic kids readers : Sonia Sotomayor. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016].
92 SUZBarasch, Lynne. Hiromi's hands. 1st ed. New York : Lee & Low Books, c2007.
"A biography of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who, with her father's guidance, defies tradition and trains to become a sushi chef at her family's restaurant in New York City"--Provided by publisher.
92 TALGourley, Catherine, 1950-. Who is Maria Tallchief? New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
Presents a biography of Maria Tallchief, the Osage Indian ballerina whose love of dance took her from a life on a reservation to a career on the stage.
92 THOBrown, Don, 1949-. Bright path : young Jim Thorpe. 1st ed. New Milford, Conn. : Roaring Brook Press, c2006.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Native American athlete, focusing on how he overcame childhood poverty and used his athletic abilites to gain international fame and Olympic gold medals.
92 THOFandel, Jennifer. Jim Thorpe : greatest athlete in the world. Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2008.
In graphic novel format, describes how Native American Jim Thorpe played football and baseball before going on to win three gold medals at the 1912 Olympic games.
92 THOLabrecque, Ellen. Jim Thorpe : an athlete for the ages. New York : Sterling, c2010.
Introduction : simply the best -- Young Jim -- Welcome to Carlisle -- The natural -- Becoming a star -- All-America -- Olympic glory -- A hero's welcome -- Scandal -- Life as a pro -- The beginning and the end -- Life after sports -- Honor restored. A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.
92 TRUMcKissack, Pat, 1944-. Sojourner Truth : a voice for freedom. Enslow Publishers, c1992.
Describes the life of the anti-slavery and women's rights activist, from her beginnings in slavery to her tireless campaign for the rights and welfare of the freedmen.
92 TRUTurner, Ann Warren. My name is Truth : the life of Sojourner Truth. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015].
An illustrated look at the life of slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth.
92 TUBCline-Ransome, Lesa. Before she was Harriet. New York : Holiday House, [2017].
"Moses, General Tubman, Minty, Araminta, the woman we know today as Harriet Tubman went by many names. Each represented one of her many roles as a spy, as a liberator, as a suffragist, and more."--Provided by publisher.
92 WOOWoodson, Jacqueline. Brown girl dreaming. New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2016.
"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.
92 YEBThompson, Laurie Ann. Emmanuel's dream : the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. 1st ed. New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2015].
"The story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability traces his ongoing achievements as an activist"--OCLC.
920 CLICline-Ransome, Lesa. Game changers : the story of Venus and Serena Williams. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2018].
"Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis"--OCLC.
920 CLIClinton, Chelsea. She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world. New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2017].
"Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey"--OCLC.
920 GOLGolenbock, Peter, 1946-. Teammates. 1st ed. San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1990.
Describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first black player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese.
920 MCGMcGovern, Ann. Native American heroes : Osceola, Tecumseh & Cochise. New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., [2013].
Contains brief biographies of three Native American heroes, including Osceola, Tecumseh, and Cochise.
920 MENMenéndez, Juliet, author, illustrator. Latinitas : celebrating big dreamers in history! First edition.
"A celebration of Latinas and Latin American women who followed their dreams, with portraits and short bios"--.
920 SHEShetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden figures : the true story of four black women and the space race. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018].
"Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as -human computers- used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African-American women who lived through the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country"--Amazon.com.
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and the first African American to perform with Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
92 BAKPowell, Patricia Hruby, 1951- author. Lift as you climb : the story of Ella Baker. First edition.
"A picture book about the life of civil rights activist Ella Baker"--Provided by publisher.
92 BELBell, Cece. El Deafo.
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower.".
92 BELBell, Cece, author, artist. El deafo.
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower.".
92 BLANelson, S. D. Black Elk's vision : a Lakota story. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Narrates the life of the Lakota Native American, providing first-person perspectives on such topics as his childhood visions, involvement in the battles of Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee, and contributions to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
92 BLAStone, Tanya Lee. Who says women can't be doctors? : the story of Elizabeth Blackwell. 1st ed. New York : Holt, 2013.
An introduction to the life and achievements of the first American female doctor describes the limited career prospects available to women in the early nineteenth-century, the opposition Blackwell faced while pursuing a medical education, and her pioneering medical career that opened doors for future generations of women.
92 BRIBridges, Ruby. Through my eyes. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic, 1999.
Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the integration of her school in New Orleans in 1960.
92 BRIColes, Robert. The story of Ruby Bridges. Scholastic, c1993.
For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.
92 BROSlade, Suzanne. Exquisite : the poetry and life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.
"A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize"--Provided by publisher.
92 CHAGregory, Josh. Cesar Chavez.
Humble beginnings -- A new direction -- United against opression -- A nation of supporters -- An ongoing battle. See how Cesar Chavez helped improve working conditions and payment for farmworkers in the 1960s.
92 CHAKrull, Kathleen. Harvesting hope : the story of Cesar Chavez. 1st ed. San Diego : Harcourt, inc., c2003.
A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.
92 CLEGigliotti, Jim. I am Roberto Clemente.
A passion for Béisbol -- Big-league dreams -- Culture shock -- To the big leagues -- The pride of Pittsburgh -- Making a difference -- Tragedy -- Legacy -- 10 things you should know about Roberto Clemento -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know. "I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente" --- p.4 of cover.
92 DOUMattern, Joanne, 1963-. Day by day with Gabby Douglas.
Profiles the Olympic gymnast, describing her accomplishments at the 2012 Olympic Games, dedication to gymnastics, and activities since the Olympics.
92 FITPinkney, Andrea Davis. Ella Fitzgerald : the tale of a vocal virtuosa. 1st ed. New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2002.
Hoofin' in Harlem -- Jammin' at Yale -- Stompin' at the Savoy -- Carnegie Hall scat.
92 FRELyons, Kelly Starling, author. Dream builder : the story of architect Philip Freelon. First edition.
"A biography of Philip Freelon, whose rich family history and deep understanding of Black culture brought him to the role of lead architect for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture"--.
92 GRAMontgomery, Sy. Temple Grandin : how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Senses on fire -- The animals' advocate -- What is autism? -- Different but happy -- Trial by teasing -- Hampshire School for wayward wizards -- "Animals saved me" -- Scientist at work -- "No girls allowed" -- Humane by design -- To hell and back -- The other half of the solution -- Temple today. Examines the life and accomplishments of Temple Grandin, whose childhood diagnosis of autism and love of cows led her to revolutionize the livestock industry.
92 GRUGruener, Ruth. Out of hiding : a Holocaust survivor's journey to America. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2020.
The author shares her life growing up during the Holocaust, and eventually going to America to start a new life.
92 HADTentler-Krylov, Victoria. Building Zaha : the story of architect Zaha Hadid. 1st ed. New York : Orchard Books/Scholastic Inc., 2020.
An illustrated biography of British Iraqi female architect, Zaha Hadid.
92 HAMWeatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-. Voice of freedom : Fannie Lou Hamer, spirit of the civil rights movement. 1st ed. 2015. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2015.
A collage-illustrated collection of free form poems describing the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.
92 HARGrimes, Nikki. Kamala Harris : rooted in justice. 1st ed. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020.
"This is the story of how Senator Kamala Harris grew from her roots in justice to become the inspiring figure she is"--Provided by publisher.
92 HARHarris, Kamala D. Superheroes are everywhere. New York : Philomel Books, [2019].
A picture book memoir in which Senator Kamala Harris shares her life story and discusses heroic figures from her youth.
92 HAWS©Łnchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (Mar©Ưa Isabel), author. Stephen Hawking.
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist's life"--Amazon.com.
92 JOHBarton, Chris. Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2016].
A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.
92 JOHBecker, Helaine. Counting on Katherine : how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13. 1st ed. New York : Henry Holt and Co., 2018.
"As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of stars in the sky, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink. Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a ground-breaking American icon who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives"--Publisher.
92 JOSEnglar, Mary. Chief Joseph, 1840-1904. Mankato, Minn. : Blue Earth Books, c2004.
"I will fight no more forever" -- Life in the Wallowa Valley -- The white men come -- Joseph becomes chief -- The Nez Perce War -- Life after the war. A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Percé War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted to lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho.
92 JUSMangal, Mélina. The vast wonder of the world : biologist Ernest Everett Just. Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2018].
A brief biography of African American biologist Ernest Everett Just, discussing his life and accomplishments as a scientific pioneer.
92 KAMKamkwamba, William, 1987-. The boy who harnessed the wind. Young readers ed. New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2015.
African teenager William Kamkwamba explored science books in his village library when he was forced to drop out of school, and was able to change his family's life by creating a windmill to pump water for his family's farm.
92 KINRappaport, Doreen. Martin's big words : the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1st ed. New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2001.
A picture book biography introduces the ideas and accomplishments of a gifted and influential speaker by using some of his own words to tell the story.
92 LEWAsim, Jabari, 1962-. Preaching to the chickens : the story of young John Lewis. New York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2016].
"Give[s] readers a...glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up--a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Includes an author's note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and is now a Georgia congressman"--Provided by publisher.
92 LISRussell-Brown, Katheryn, 1961-. Little Melba and her big trombone. 1st ed. New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2014].
"A biography of African American musician Melba Doretta Liston, a virtuoso musician who played the trombone and composed and arranged music for many of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Includes afterword, discography, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
92 LOVStanley, Diane. Ada Lovelace, poet of science : the first computer programmer. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Pub. Division, [2016].
"A ... look at Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron"--Provided by publisher.
92 MAAPurtill, Corinne author. Dr. Wangari Maathai plants a forest. First edition.
"Wangari lives in the lush, green, land of rural Kenya where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky, and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favorite fig tree, and at night she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother's stories. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry. After all her studies, Dr. Wangari Maathai realizes there is a simple solution to these problems: plant a forest full of trees."--Page [4] of cover.
92 MANRappaport, Doreen. Wilma's way home : the life of Wilma Mankiller. 1st ed. Los Angeles : Disney/Hyperion, 2019.
"A picture book biography of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation"--Provided by publisher.
92 MARMagoon, Kekla, author. The highest tribute : Thurgood Marshall's life, leadership, and legacy / written by Kekla Magoon ; illustrated by Laura Freeman. First edition.
A picture book portrait of the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, presented by two Coretta Scott King Honor winners, includes coverage of Thurgood Marshall's upbringing in segregated Baltimore, achievements with the NAACP and contributions to landmark equality rulings.
92 MIRReid, Megan, author. Maryam's magic : the story of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. First edition.
The true story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian girl whose creativity and love of stories helped her and the world see math in a new way, and who was the only woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics.--.
92 MORMorales, Yuyi. Dreamers. 1st ed. New York : Neal Porter Books, [2018].
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--Provided by publisher.
92 NEZBruchac, Joseph, 1942-. Chester Nez and the unbreakable code : a Navajo code talker's story. Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Co., [2018].
"As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII"--.
92 OBAGrimes, Nikki. Barack Obama : son of promise, child of hope. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2008.
Biography of a young boy who dreamed of making a better world for everyone and became the 44th president to accomplish this dream.
92 PARGiovanni, Nikki. Rosa. 1st ed. New York : Henry Holt, 2005.
Provides the story of the black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama set in motion all the events of the civil rights movements that resulted in the end of the segregated South.
92 PAYCline-Ransome, Lesa, author. The power of her pen : the story of groundbreaking journalist Ethel L. Payne. First edition.
Ethel L. Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed stories from her school newspaper in Chicago to Japan during World War II. It even led her to the White House briefing room, where she broke barriers as one of the first black journalists. Ethel wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions of presidents, elected officials, or any one else in charge, earning her the title "First Lady of the Black Press." Fearless and determined, Ethel L. Payne shined a light on the darkest moments in history, and her ear for stories sought answers to the questions that mattered most in the fight for civil rights.
92 REDNelson, S. D. Red Cloud : a Lakota story of war and surrender. New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.
"This book is the story of the Lakota and how they were forced onto a reservation, told from the point of view of Red Cloud, warrior and chief of the Lakota. It is a heavily illustrated account, with both text and illustrations by S. D. Nelson."--Provided by publisher.
92 ROBRobinson, Sharon, 1950-. Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963.
The author shares her experience growing up during 1963, an important year of the civil rights movement.
92 SACAdler, David A. A picture book of Sacagawea. 1st ed. New York : Holiday House, c2000.
A biography of the Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
92 SACErdrich, Liselotte. Sacagawea. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, c2003.
A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life.
92 SACFradin, Dennis B. Who was Sacagawea? New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Sacagawea.
92 SACMeltzer, Brad. I am Sacagawea. New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2017].
"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition" -- Provided by publisher.
92 SAYSay, Allen. Drawing from memory. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2011.
Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
92 SOTKramer, Barbara. National geographic kids readers : Sonia Sotomayor. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016].
92 SUZBarasch, Lynne. Hiromi's hands. 1st ed. New York : Lee & Low Books, c2007.
"A biography of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who, with her father's guidance, defies tradition and trains to become a sushi chef at her family's restaurant in New York City"--Provided by publisher.
92 TALGourley, Catherine, 1950-. Who is Maria Tallchief? New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
Presents a biography of Maria Tallchief, the Osage Indian ballerina whose love of dance took her from a life on a reservation to a career on the stage.
92 THOBrown, Don, 1949-. Bright path : young Jim Thorpe. 1st ed. New Milford, Conn. : Roaring Brook Press, c2006.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Native American athlete, focusing on how he overcame childhood poverty and used his athletic abilites to gain international fame and Olympic gold medals.
92 THOFandel, Jennifer. Jim Thorpe : greatest athlete in the world. Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2008.
In graphic novel format, describes how Native American Jim Thorpe played football and baseball before going on to win three gold medals at the 1912 Olympic games.
92 THOLabrecque, Ellen. Jim Thorpe : an athlete for the ages. New York : Sterling, c2010.
Introduction : simply the best -- Young Jim -- Welcome to Carlisle -- The natural -- Becoming a star -- All-America -- Olympic glory -- A hero's welcome -- Scandal -- Life as a pro -- The beginning and the end -- Life after sports -- Honor restored. A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.
92 TRUMcKissack, Pat, 1944-. Sojourner Truth : a voice for freedom. Enslow Publishers, c1992.
Describes the life of the anti-slavery and women's rights activist, from her beginnings in slavery to her tireless campaign for the rights and welfare of the freedmen.
92 TRUTurner, Ann Warren. My name is Truth : the life of Sojourner Truth. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015].
An illustrated look at the life of slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth.
92 TUBCline-Ransome, Lesa. Before she was Harriet. New York : Holiday House, [2017].
"Moses, General Tubman, Minty, Araminta, the woman we know today as Harriet Tubman went by many names. Each represented one of her many roles as a spy, as a liberator, as a suffragist, and more."--Provided by publisher.
92 WOOWoodson, Jacqueline. Brown girl dreaming. New York, N.Y. : Puffin Books, 2016.
"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.
92 YEBThompson, Laurie Ann. Emmanuel's dream : the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. 1st ed. New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2015].
"The story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability traces his ongoing achievements as an activist"--OCLC.
920 CLICline-Ransome, Lesa. Game changers : the story of Venus and Serena Williams. 1st ed. New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2018].
"Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis"--OCLC.
920 CLIClinton, Chelsea. She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world. New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2017].
"Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey"--OCLC.
920 GOLGolenbock, Peter, 1946-. Teammates. 1st ed. San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1990.
Describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first black player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese.
920 MCGMcGovern, Ann. Native American heroes : Osceola, Tecumseh & Cochise. New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., [2013].
Contains brief biographies of three Native American heroes, including Osceola, Tecumseh, and Cochise.
920 MENMenéndez, Juliet, author, illustrator. Latinitas : celebrating big dreamers in history! First edition.
"A celebration of Latinas and Latin American women who followed their dreams, with portraits and short bios"--.
920 SHEShetterly, Margot Lee. Hidden figures : the true story of four black women and the space race. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018].
"Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as -human computers- used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African-American women who lived through the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country"--Amazon.com.