Anne Hutchinson: Religious Reformer (Let Freedom Ring)

Our founders, reformers, and leaders braved tremendous challenges to establish democracy in America. Authentic documents, easy-to-read text, and history illustrations create compelling portraits of early American life.

Anne Hutchinson: Religious Reformer (Let Freedom Ring Biographies)

Children's Books

Mangal, Mélina

Biographies

Capstone Pr Inc

Our founders, reformers, and leaders braved tremendous challenges to establish democracy in America. Authentic documents, easy-to-read text, and history illustrations create compelling portraits of early American life.

Let Freedom Ring

"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."―School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.

The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just

Millbrook Press ™

A biography of Virginia Hamilton, the African American writer whose children's literature received the highest possible awards during her lifetime, including the Newbery and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Virginia Hamilton (Real-Life Reader Biography)

Mitchell Lane Pub Inc

Discusses the life and career of Rita Williams-Garcia, award-winning African American author of books for children and young adults.

Rita Williams-Garcia (Blue Banner Biography)

Product Description 
Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden\nAmidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city.\nTimeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder.\nJayden’s Impossible Garden 
 is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing.\nReview \n“An abundance of STEAM connections and wonderful character representation.” 
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Booklist, Starred Review\n“Jayden carves out a natural space for himself with the help of a friend in this compassionate picture book.” 
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Publishers Weekly\n“ 
Jayden's Impossible Garden inspires a glorious discovery of community and shared treasures hiding in plain sight. A joy to unearth.” 
 -- Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and three-time Coretta Scott King Author Award winner\n“Entertaining, informative, inspiring.” 
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Children’s Bookwatch 
 About the Author 
Working at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, 
Mélina Mangal’s writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. She is the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including 
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, winner of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and named an NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it’s in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\nKen Daley is an artist and an award-winning illustrator of two picture books, 
Joseph's Big Ride and 
Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings (Kirkus Review and Américas Award Honorable Mention). Ken draws inspiration for his work from his African-Caribbean roots, his life experiences, and the people and cultures he encounters along the way. Ken was born in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, and currently lives with his wife and two pets in Rhode Island. You can visit him at .

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Literature & Fiction

Free Spirit Publishing

Jayden discovers the secret ingredient to trying something new.\nJayden loves the outdoors and the garden he created with his friend Mr. Curtis. But he’s not so sure about sampling some of the garden’s produce. When Mr. Curtis invites neighbors to share the harvest of scarlet runner beans, Jayden faces a dilemma. Will he find the courage to try something new?\nJayden returns for all new adventures in Jayden’s Secret Ingredient. This story, which can be read as a standalone or as a sequel to the award-winning Jayden’s Impossible Garden, emphasizes the importance of friendship, community, and the courage and openness to try new things. Along with Mr. Curtis and Jayden, readers learn the value of outdoor play and contact with nature, from planting a seed to sharing and eating what it produces. This story is a natural starting point for the exploration of nature, ecology, and gardening, as well as for a cooking club.\nAt the back of the book, a section for adults has additional activities and other information to expand on the story and its ideas.

Jayden's Secret Ingredient

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