All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

Submitted by Ellen A. on Sat, 2020-02-29 11:17

You don’t have to be a grown up to make a difference! Being born with cerebral palsy meant that Jennifer had to use a wheelchair to get around, and from a young, age she noticed how inaccessible public spaces were for people with disabilities leading to her involvement and advocacy in the Capital Crawl on behalf of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jennifer continues to use her voice to speak up for what she believes is right. Recommended for ages 4–8.

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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

Annette Bay Pimentel
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Keelan Pim)

You don’t have to be a grown up to make a difference! Being born with cerebral palsy meant that Jennifer had to use a wheelchair to get around, and from a young, age she noticed how inaccessible public spaces were for people with disabilities leading to her involvement and advocacy in the Capital Crawl on behalf of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jennifer continues to use her voice to speak up for what she believes is right. Recommended for ages 4–8.
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Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists are Saving the Earth

Submitted by Ellen A. on Sat, 2020-02-29 11:00

This book includes interviews with young climate leaders that presents a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism. These fearless girls and young women from all over the world have led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded nonprofits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. Recommended for ages 10–16.

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Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists are Saving the Earth
Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists are Saving the Earth

Rachel Sara
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 920 Sar)

This book includes interviews with young climate leaders that presents a hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism. These fearless girls and young women from all over the world have led hundreds of thousands of people in climate strikes, founded nonprofits, given TED talks, and sued their governments. Recommended for ages 10–16.
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Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Kariko and the Race for the Future of Vaccines

Submitted by Ellen A. on Sat, 2020-02-29 10:52

Even though Kati was discouraged by other scientists in her field, she was determined to find a way to create a vaccine. When COVID-19 started infecting millions of people, her invention was crucial in helping save lives. Recommended for ages 4–8.

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Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Kariko and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Kariko and the Race for the Future of Vaccines

Debbie Dadey
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 921 Kariko Dad)

Even though Kati was discouraged by other scientists in her field, she was determined to find a way to create a vaccine. When COVID-19 started infecting millions of people, her invention was crucial in helping save lives. Recommended for ages 4–8.
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Ho’Onani: Hula Warrior

Submitted by Ellen A. on Wed, 2020-02-26 20:26

This story is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering celebration of identity and acceptance. Ho’Onani is a young girl who learns to lead while also learning to accept who she really is—and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Recommended for ages 4–8.

 

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Ho’Onani: Hula Warrior
Ho’Onani: Hula Warrior

Heather Gale
(Juvenile Picture Books - EJ Gal)

This story is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering celebration of identity and acceptance. Ho’Onani is a young girl who learns to lead while also learning to accept who she really is—and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Recommended for ages 4–8.



 
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When I Wrap My Hair

Submitted by Ellen A. on Wed, 2020-02-26 20:04

This affirming, lyrical ode to hair wrapping is a tribute to the pride in tradition and love from ancestors that one young girl feels when she wraps her hair. This book is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations. Recommended for ages 4–8.

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When I Wrap My Hair
When I Wrap My Hair

Shauntay Grant
(Juvenile Picture Books - EJ Gra)

This affirming, lyrical ode to hair wrapping is a tribute to the pride in tradition and love from ancestors that one young girl feels when she wraps her hair. This book is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations. Recommended for ages 4–8.
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