Pair these Lee & Low titles with birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays that are happening in the month of July!
Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People
written and illustrated by Aixa Pérez-Prado
"Accessible Spanish terms used within context pop up throughout the pages, enriching the text. . . . The illustrations add intensity, using rich hues, cutouts, and color overlays to enhance the drama of the action, punctuating the emotions beneath Sosa's lyrics and emphasizing the courage it took to sing those songs during the repressive regime. A fitting tribute to an exceptional woman." — Booklist
Game, Set, Match Champion Arthur Ashe
by Crystal Hubbard, illustrated by Kevin Belford
"Hubbard does a creditable job telling his story, particularly in describing tennis matches and Ashe's strategies for winning. She has identified some of the most compelling events from Ashe's past as examples of a complex and influential life, and her focus on Ashe's mental abilities are a balance to his recognized athletic skills. The excellent backmatter includes an afterword, chronology, author's note and bibliography." –Kirkus Reviews
Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
by Karen Leggett Abouraya, illustrated by Susan L. Roth
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
⭐"This contemporary biography is excellent for conversations about the power of words, resilience, and the ability of one person to inspire meaningful change." —School Library Journal, starred review
Generation Queer: Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators
by Kimm Topping, illustrated by Anshika Khullar
⭐"Khullar's realistic portraiture focuses on figures' faces, and spot illustrations emphasize queer symbols that underscore the history and culture conveyed via Topping's empathetic and conversational text. This lush history is a necessary addition to the literary canon for anyone invested in facilitating a radically empowered future." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
by Crystal Hubbard, illustrated by Randy DuBurke
BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
"Much like its winsome, pigtailed heroine, this heartwarming picture book will inspire and engage dreamers young and old." —School Library Journal
