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This young readers edition of I Am Malala will expose students to some aspects of the religion of Islam, providing them a window. I could have my students discuss why it is important to get an education before we get into why Malala is considered a hero to so many.

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Patricia McCormick is a two-time National Book Award Finalist whose books include "Cut," "SOLD," "Never Fall Down," and the young readers edition of "I am Malala." SOLD, based on McCormick's research in the brothels of India, has been made into a feature film. www.soldthemovie.com

Her first picture book, "Sergeant Reckless, The Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero," was called a rousing success by the New York Times. And her non-fiction book, "The Plot to Kill Hitler," was a Publishers Weekly Top Ten of 2016.

Her debut novel, "Cut" is a sensitive portrayal of one girl's struggle with self-injury. "SOLD," a searing novel about child trafficking and "Never Fall Down," based on the true story of a boy who survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia, were National Book Award finalists.

She worked recently with Malala Yousafzai, on the young readers' edition of "I am Malala," the story of the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban for standing up for her right to an education.

For more information: http://www.pattymccormick.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patricia-McCormick/150993641605301

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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)

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Amazon.com: I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition): 9780316327916: Yousafzai, Malala, McCormick, Patricia: Books

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This book is a biography of an incredibly important person of color to California's history. I hope that by sharing his story my students see that they can be a heroes come from all races and that they too can be a hero. After reading the story, I can have my students describe the character traits that he exhibited.

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In this Pura Belpre award-winning picture book, illustrated by Caldecott Honree Yuyi Morales, acclaimed author Kathleen Krull celebrates Latinx civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. An inspirational book about resistance and hope.

When Cesar Chavez led a 340-mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farmworkers.

But Cesar wasn't always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family slaved in the fields for barely enough money to survive. Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that-maybe-he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened.

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez [Krull, Kathleen, Morales, Yuyi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

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This book details the life story of another inspiring person of color, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After reading the story together, I can ask students to imagine what it would be like if Dr. King had not fought for civil rights, and we can discuss the importance of his contributions.

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This book is a biography about Jackie Robinson, who broke barriers that nobody had before. After reading this book, I could have the kids write about how it would feel to be the first person who looks like you to do something.

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Jackie Robinson: Baseball’s Second Base Hero

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Jackie Robinson broke barriers as the first African American to play baseball in the modern major leagues. Today there are many great Black players in the MLB, but this pioneering moment in 1947…

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This is an biography about Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman and first woman of Native American descent to earn an international pilot's license. After reading this story, I could have my students write about the character traits that she displayed as she worked toward her goals.

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Meet Elizabeth Coleman--the first African American woman to fly a plane. Coleman's story is told in a series of "interviews" starting from her childhood right up to her death. Her family talks about her education, her determination, and her unfailing dream to be more than just a field hand. Reporters talk about her as a pilot, and friends and fans talk about her courage and determination. In a time when skin color was a huge dividing line, Coleman managed to rise above it all, literally, in a plane. Her story is fascinating, and the style Nikki Grimes uses is readable, unique, and fitting for the tale. E.B. Lewis's pictures capture various aspects of Coleman's life--including details that the words opposite the picture don't mention. There is a note at the beginning of the book, and a note at the end, explaining more about Bessie Coleman and her life in the early 1900s. There also is a bibliography provided. This book won the Coretta Scott King award for 2003.

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Talkin About Bessie book by Nikki Grimes

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Buy a cheap copy of Talkin About Bessie book by Nikki Grimes. Soar along with Bessie Coleman in this inspirational tale of a woman whose determination reached new heights.Elizabeth Bessie Coleman was always being told what... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.

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This is a book about Charles Drew, who, among other accomplishments, was instrumental in founding America's blood bank system. After reading the book, I could have the students discuss what kind of career they would like to have someday and write about it.

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This book is bilingual in English and Spanish, and goes over the story of both Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. I could have the students identify what information about Cesar Chavez was different from the book that focused just on him and discuss the importance of working together to achieve big goals.

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This is a book about Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, educator, engineer, and physician. I could have the students guess what her job is based on the cover, and predict her life story based on the pictures throughout before we read it together.

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Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.

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Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space. Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn abou...

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This is a book about Langston Hughes. After reading his biography and a few of his poems, I could have the students write their own poems about similar subjects.