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Boxer, Elisa

Summary: "During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BOX

White, Arisa

Summary: Presents the life of a California ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Heyday 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MAS

Pagel-Hogan, Elizabeth

Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more-with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRI

Saeed, Aisha

Summary: "A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOU

Golabek, Mona

Summary: The true story of Lisa Jura, one of the thousands of Jewish children who survived World War II via the Kindertransport.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOL

Simons, Lisa M. B.

Summary: "In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.9163 SIM

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC SIM

Rogers, Lisa Jean

Summary: "A picture book biography about pioneering composer, John Cage"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2023

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Johnston, KT

Summary: "Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work-and an unlikely horse...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2022

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 921 HAR

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HAR

Slade, Suzanne

Summary: "June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. An excellent student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ALM

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