Morales, Areli
Summary: "In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MORCline-Ransome, Lesa
Summary: "Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) is a hero and trailblazer. She was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). Written by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, here is her story"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHIBurgess, Matthew
Summary: Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enchanted Lion Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HARLapati, JoAnna
Summary: "Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: "A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 JOHDenise, Anika
Summary: An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCAWeinstein, Ellen
Summary: "Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WEIHoyt, Megan
Summary: Written by award-winning author Megan Hoyt, this thoughtful STEM picture book biography about the brilliant architect of Grand Central Terminal is a celebration of resilience in the face of adversity, creative problem solving, and, of course, trains! With whimsical illustrations by Dave Szalay.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WILThompson, Mya
Summary: "Sometimes, an ordinary walk can become something ... magical! Tag along with Ruby as she discovers that even big cities have a wild side"--Page 4 of cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Cornell Lab Publishing Group 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THOJones, Jennifer
Summary: In this inspiring picture book autobiography, the first Black Radio City Rockette shares how she proved that everything is possible when you believe you belong.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JONCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB JONES JONRajan, Rekha S.
Summary: "This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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Summary: When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty's head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's dream of seeing France's gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue's needed pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PULBardoe, Cheryl
Summary: "Two nations and a mother panda work together to nurture a 'precious treasure' in the remarkable true story of a celebrity panda cub and his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo - and beyond"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Entertainment 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 BARRubin, Sean
Summary: "A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 RUBWallmark, Laurie
Summary: "A little Jewish girl living on the Lower East Side during the flu pandemic of 1918 can't start school because her father is sick, so she makes a trade with her neighbors: chores for lessons"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WALMcDaniel, Breanna J.
Summary: "A luminous picture book biography about librarian and storyteller Augusta Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public library"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BAKBildner, Phil
Summary: "An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the high five, the world's most recognizable handshake. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BURTonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: Two cousins, one in Mexico and one in New York City, write to each other and learn that even though their daily lives differ, at heart the boys are very similar.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2010
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Summary: The Polar Express meets The Night at the Museum in this fantastical picture-book adventure about the magic of books and libraries, perfect for book lovers of all ages! After a young boy goes to sleep upset that he's getting a book for his birthday, he's visited in the night by Patience and Fortitude, the two stone lions who guard the New York Public Library. Soon, he's magically whisked away...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ZELColleen, Marcie
Summary: The Callery pear tree standing at the base of the World Trade Center is almost destroyed on September 11, but it is pulled from the rubble, coaxed back to life, and replanted as part of the 9/11 memorial.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COLSanders, Rob
Summary: Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.3 SANCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.3 SANZhuang, Qing
Summary: Shopping for and preparing a delicious meal helps a young Chinese American girl feel connected to her family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ZHURubin, Sean
Summary: After Sybil learns that Bolivar, her dinosaur friend, only eats corned beef sandwiches, she convinces him to sample some of the various cuisines of New York City's five boroughs. Includes descriptions of notable foods, such as rugelach, pretzels, dim sum, falafel, cannoli, bagels, pizza, and others --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Archaia 2019
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Summary: "Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The godmother of rock & roll started as a little girl from Arkansas with music in her air, in her hair, in her bones, wiggling her toes. With a big guitar in hand and a big voice in her soul, she grew into a rock & roll trailblazer in a time when women were rarely seen rocking out."--Front...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023