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La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia OemerLa historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia OemerView DetailsPaperback available October 7, 2025
Esta cautivadora entrada en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Sammy Lee, un clavadista coreanoamericano que fue el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las olimpiadas.
This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Mercedes Sosa
Voice of the PeopleBy Aixa Pérez-PradoView DetailsA stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
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Mercedes Sosa
La voz del puebloBy Aixa Pérez-PradoView DetailsUna conmovedora biografía ilustrada de una de las cantantes y defensoras de derechos humanos más queridas de América Latina, Mercedes Sosa.
A stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
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La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
(The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del RiscoLa historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
(The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del RiscoView DetailsEsta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood creó un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asíatico-americanos.
This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.
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La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
(The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis)By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del RiscoLa historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
(The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis)By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del RiscoView DetailsEsta nueva entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en John Lewis, un líder del movimiento de los derechos civiles en los años 1960 y un congresista venerado hasta hoy en día.
This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.
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Wat Takes His Shot
The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru MisakaBy Cheryl Kim, Nat IwataView DetailsThe stirring biography of Japanese American basketball star Wataru Misaka--the first person of color to play in the NBA!
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Behind My Doors
The Story of the World's Oldest LibraryBy Hena Khan, Nabila AdaniView DetailsCome learn about the oldest operating library in existence, which was originally founded by a Muslim woman in 859!
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Pedro's Yo-Yos
How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of ToysBy Rob Peñas, Carl AngelPedro's Yo-Yos
How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of ToysBy Rob Peñas, Carl AngelView DetailsDiscover the backstory of one of America's favorite toys, the yo-yo, in this colorful biography of businessman Pedro Flores.
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Los nachos de Nacho
(Nacho's Nachos)By Sandra Nickel, Oliver DominguezView DetailsLa deliciosa historia real de un chef inventivo y los eventos casuales que llevaron a la creación del bocadillo favorito del mundo: ¡los nachos!
The delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world's favorite snack--nachos!
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Walking Home to Rosie Lee
By Alexandria LaFaye, Keith D. ShepherdWalking Home to Rosie Lee
By Alexandria LaFaye, Keith D. ShepherdView DetailsA post-Civil War story about a young boy who journeys tirelessly to reunite with his beloved mama.
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The Moonlit Vine
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie MayleThe Moonlit Vine
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie MayleView DetailsFourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?
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Claro de luna (The Moonlit Vine)
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie Mayle, Cecilia MolinariClaro de luna (The Moonlit Vine)
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie Mayle, Cecilia MolinariView DetailsTaína, una joven de catorce años, acaba de enterarse que es descendiente de una larga línea de fuertes mujeres taínas. ¿Pero, le ayudará esto a traer paz y justicia a su familia y comunidad?
Fourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?
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Mèo and Bé
By Doan Phuong Nguyen, Jesse WhiteMèo and Bé
By Doan Phuong Nguyen, Jesse WhiteView DetailsJust before the United States enters the Vietnam War, eleven-year-old Bé and her three-footed kitten Mèo must rise above the injustices of war to find the comfort, safety, and love of a found family.
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Speculation
By Nisi ShawlSpeculation
By Nisi ShawlView DetailsA wonderful middle-grade fantasy debut about Black families, family history, family curses ... and a really marvelous pair of spectacles.
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Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
By Benjamin Alire SáenzSammy and Juliana in Hollywood
By Benjamin Alire SáenzView DetailsSammy & Juliana in Hollywood is our American Graffiti.
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Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Magdalena Mora, Luis Humberto CrosthwaiteStill Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
By Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, Magdalena Mora, Luis Humberto CrosthwaiteView DetailsA 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor
In the first children's book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of US history known as Mexican Repatriation, a boy and his family leave their beloved home to avoid being separated by the government.
En el primer libro infantil que describe el capítulo olvidado de la historia de los Estados Unidos conocido como la Repatriación Mexicana, un niño y su familia dejan su amado hogar para evitar ser separados por el gobierno.
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The Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerThe Harvey Milk Story
By Kari Krakow, David GardnerView DetailsA hopeful and inspiring biography of the historic gay activist Harvey Milk, who gave people the courage to be proud of who they are.