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La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia OemerLa historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia OemerView DetailsPaperback available October 7, 2025
Esta cautivadora entrada en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Sammy Lee, un clavadista coreanoamericano que fue el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las olimpiadas.
This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.
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La historia de la ambientalista Wangari Maathai (The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai)
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Rita E. Urquijo-RuizLa historia de la ambientalista Wangari Maathai (The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai)
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn Sadler, Rita E. Urquijo-RuizView DetailsPaperback available October 7, 2025
Esta entrada inspiradora en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Wangari Maathai, la primera mujer africana, y ambientalista, a ganar el Premio Nobel de Paz.
This inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Mercedes Sosa
Voice of the PeopleBy Aixa Pérez-PradoView DetailsA stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
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Mercedes Sosa
La voz del puebloBy Aixa Pérez-PradoView DetailsUna conmovedora biografía ilustrada de una de las cantantes y defensoras de derechos humanos más queridas de América Latina, Mercedes Sosa.
A stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
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La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
(The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del RiscoLa historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
(The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del RiscoView DetailsEsta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood creó un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asíatico-americanos.
This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.
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La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
(The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis)By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del RiscoLa historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
(The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis)By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del RiscoView DetailsEsta nueva entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en John Lewis, un líder del movimiento de los derechos civiles en los años 1960 y un congresista venerado hasta hoy en día.
This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.
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Wat Takes His Shot
The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru MisakaBy Cheryl Kim, Nat IwataView DetailsThe stirring biography of Japanese American basketball star Wataru Misaka--the first person of color to play in the NBA!
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Pedro's Yo-Yos
How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of ToysBy Rob Peñas, Carl AngelPedro's Yo-Yos
How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of ToysBy Rob Peñas, Carl AngelView DetailsDiscover the backstory of one of America's favorite toys, the yo-yo, in this colorful biography of businessman Pedro Flores.
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Los nachos de Nacho
(Nacho's Nachos)By Sandra Nickel, Oliver DominguezView DetailsLa deliciosa historia real de un chef inventivo y los eventos casuales que llevaron a la creación del bocadillo favorito del mundo: ¡los nachos!
The delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world's favorite snack--nachos!
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Mali Under the Night Sky
A Lao Story of HomeBy Youme Nguyen LyView DetailsA child finds comfort in the memories of the landscapes and traditions of the beautiful homeland she was forced to leave.
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Pitch Black
By Youme Nguyen LyPitch Black
By Youme Nguyen LyView DetailsIn this short graphic novel, acclaimed author Youme joins with Anthony Horton to tell the true story of how Anthony lived and created art underneath the New York City subway system.
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Dream Carver / El tallador de sueños
By Diana Cohn, Amy Córdova BooneDream Carver / El tallador de sueños
By Diana Cohn, Amy Córdova BooneView DetailsPink goats, blue rabbits, and purple cats--oh my! Manuel has the determination and imagination to create them all!
Cabras rosas, conejos azules y gatos morados--¡que maravilla! ¡Manuel tiene las ganas e imaginación para crearlo todo!
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Tenacious
Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled AthletesBy Patty Cisneros Prevo, Dion MBDView DetailsMeet fifteen remarkable athletes who use adaptive equipment in this beautiful and truth-telling picture book.
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Marvelous Mabel
Figure Skating SuperstarBy Crystal Hubbard, Alleanna HarrisView DetailsMeet Mabel Fairbanks, the skating superstar who became the first Black athlete inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
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The Turquoise Room / El cuarto turquesa
By Monica Brown, Adriana M. GarciaThe Turquoise Room / El cuarto turquesa
By Monica Brown, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsBestselling author Monica Brown takes us on a magical journey into the lives of generations of creative women in her family in this gorgeously illustrated bilingual picture book.
Monica Brown, exitosa autora, nos lleva a un viaje mágico en la vida de generaciones de mujeres creativas en su familia en este libro bilingüe bellamente ilustrado.
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Stacey Abrams
Lift Every VoiceBy Sarah Warren, Monica MikaiView DetailsHow do we move our country forward? Stacey Abrams has an answer in this bright and stirring biography, perfect for discussions of voting rights and how people working together can make a difference.
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The Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerThe Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerView DetailsA hopeful and inspiring biography of the historic gay activist Harvey Milk, who gave people the courage to be proud of who they are.
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Bottle Tops
The Art of El AnatsuiBy Alison Goldberg, Elizabeth ZunonView DetailsThe inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world.