Lizzo explores how Lizzo has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.
Kendrick Lamar explores how Kendrick Lamar has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.
Emmy award-winner Leroy Moore, Jr. founded the Krip-Hop Nation, a hip-hop movement for people with disabilities. This biography for early readers examines his life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Judy Heumann, a leader in the disabled community, has made the world more accessible. This biography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Jimi Hendrix explores how Jimi Hendrix made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.
Say hello to sportscaster Jason Benetti, the voice of the Chicago White Sox, in this biography for early readers. This book examines his life and impact in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easter Seals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator, advocate, and author Brenda Mendoza to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds.
Explore the life of former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way.
Ella Fitzgerald explores how Ella Fitzgerald made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.
In this B-level Little Blossom Stories book, Carter meets a blackbird while planting flowers and shrubs in his yard. Uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and vowel sounds to increase readability. Focuses on the phonics skill of decoding r-controlled vowels. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
At the Hospital explores the sights and sounds of the hospital. It covers people and objects found at the hospital. Uses the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Simple text makes reading these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension.
Aretha Franklin explores how Aretha Franklin made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact.
Anita Cameron, a disability rights advocate and activist, has moved the country closer to justice through her civil rights activism. This autobiography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by Anita Cameron herself, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
This biography for early readers examines the life of famous Muslim architect Zaha Hadid in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
This biography for early readers examines the life of Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
How do we talk about religion? This book breaks down the topic of religion for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about racism? This book breaks down the topic of racism for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about mental health? This book breaks down the topic of mental health for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about disability? This book breaks down the topic of disability for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
How do we talk about body image? This book breaks down the topic of body image for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!
Spike Lee is a groundbreaking moviemaker and Academy Award winner. While tackling important issues, he's helped change the way Black stories are told on film and inspired future generations of filmmakers. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.
This biography for early readers examines the life of Sequoyah, the first person to create Cherokee Syllabary, or Cherokee alphabet, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
This biography for early readers examines the life of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate a school, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.
