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A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress By Gretchen Woelfle; Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress

For take-charge girls in the making and fans of I Dissent and Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, this is the story of Jeannette Rankin, the first US congresswoman. Jeannette Rankin... Read More

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The Most Perfect Persimmon By Hannah Chung

The Most Perfect Persimmon

In this charming author-illustrator debut, a Korean American girl harvests a perfectly ripe persimmon that she can’t wait to share with Grandma. When Joo Hong harvests a beautiful persimmon from... Read More

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Look and Cook Snacks By Valorie Fisher

Look and Cook Snacks

Featured in the 2023 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide!The first of its kind, Look and Cook Snacks is an entirely visual guide to cooking. Designed for children who can’t yet read, this... Read More

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Authors, Illustrators, & Translators
Rebecca Gibbon

Rebecca Gibbon

Rebecca Gibbon is an award-winning illustrator. Her titles include A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress, Nellie vs. Elizabeth, which made the Bank Street Best Books list and was... Read More

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Book Trailer Tuesday Spotlight: A TAKE-CHARGE GIRL BLAZES A TRAIL TO CONGRESS

This week’s featured book trailer is the video that showcases A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin by Gretchen Woelfle, iIllustrated by Rebecca Gibbon.... Read More

Have you seen the Broadway musical SUFFS? Then you’ll love these books!

In Suffs, the suffragist movement is taking Broadway by storm – or should we say, by song! Suffs, the Tony award-winning musical, explores the friendships and heartbreak that united the... Read More

Books on Activism

With stories of protests dominating the news these days, parents, teachers, and librarians may be struggling with how to talk to kids about activism.  What does it mean to be... Read More

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