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Taylor Swift

iconic music industry trailblazer
2025
A brief biography of singer and songwriter Taylor Swift, discussing her childhood, road to stardom, and career highlights.

Who is Florence Price?

Young Musicians Tell the Story of A Girl and Her Music
2021
A story of a brilliant musician who prevailed against race and gender prejudices to become the first Black woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer and be performed by a major American orchester in 1933.

Travis Kelce

superstar tight end
2024
"In high school, Travis Kelce played quarterback. In college, Kelce moved to the tight end position. This move would set the path for his legendary career with the Kansas City Chiefs. . . . Get all the details about his impactful football career"--Provided by publisher.

I'm gonna paint

Ralph Fasanella, artist of the people
2023
"A picture book biography of American folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella"--Provided by publisher.

On the line

My story of becoming the first African American Rockette
2023
In this inspiring picture book autobiography, the first Black Radio City Rockette shares how she proved that everything is possible when you believe you belong.

Determined dreamer

the story of Marie Curie
2024
A picture book biography of Marie Currie, the two-time Nobel Prize winner and the first woman in France to earn the highest degree in physics, showing how she made her dream of being a scientist come true and how her life and legacy continue to inspire to this very day.

Wild places

the life of naturalist David Attenborough
2024
"A nonfiction account of the life of British naturalist David Attenborough and his advocacy for the protection of wild places on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Stokes

the brief career of the NBA's first Black superstar
2024

Sunisa Lee

2025
Sunisa Lee flips and tumbles on the mat. She is on her way to an Olympic gold medal! . . . Readers will learn about the life and career of this Olympic gymnast. Special features highlight her career achievements, favorite things, and notable competition locations"--Provided by publisher.

What Rosa brought

2023
In this story of family, immigration and identity, and a love that crosses oceans and lifespans, a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi occupation with her parents wonders where they'll go and what she'll be able to bring with her.

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