Kids Book Index
Patricia Hruby Powell, illustrated by Rachel Himes
Lil Hardin and her man, Louis Armstrong, were musical royalty--inventing a new kind of sound--makin' jazz. This is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early days of jazz.
The Beloved World of Sonia SotomayorSonia SotomayorIncludes an 8-page photo insert and a brief history of the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor was just a girl when she dared to dream big.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett JustMélina MangalHe saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Big, Bold, Adventurous Life of Lavinia WarrenElizabeth RaumLavinia Warren never let her height—or the lack of it—prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew more than three feet tall, she became a beloved teacher, a world traveler, an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details