biography

Provides a biography of the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee nation, Wilma Mankiller. Describes her childhood growing up on the reservation, her struggles moving to a mostly White school, her involvement in the American Indian Movement in the 1960s, and how she and her daughters eventually moved back to the reservation where she grew up so that she could become an advocate for her people. Includes a list of activities and activism suggestions.

Provides a picture book biography of George Washington Carver describing his birth into slavery and journey to a career as a botanist, scientist, and inventor that all started by observing the secret garden he carefully tended as a child.

Provides a picture book biography of musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe, describing the influences of her early life and how they became formative to her development as a musician and to her style of play.

Presents one-page, illustrated profiles of men and women past and present said to belong to the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating their accomplishments and encouraging readers to be like them--including X Gonza?les and her activism, Marsha P. Johnson's care for her community, and the creativity of Leonardo da Vinci.

Tells the true story of Jackie Robinson's battle against prejudice while serving in the military during World War II, covering his court-martial for refusing to move to the back of an integrated bus.

"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a book that takes a bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, [this book] celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois,Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc"--Provided by publisher.

This joyful celebration of black and brown lives is based on real events in the famous athlete and activist's young life and reveals the power of radical self-love and knowing your self-worth.

The true story of the childhood of the Lakota hero, Sitting Bull, and how he received his name.

Contains a biography of professional basketball player A'ja Wilson, chronicling her youth, her high school sports career, her decision to play basketball in college, and her WNBA career. Includes a list of quick facts, player statistics, a glossary, and further resources.

A brief introduction to the life of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson.