Showing 1–4 of 4 titles

• Genre: Biography
• Genre: History
• Award year: 2022

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  Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

  By Gloria Amescua (Author), Duncan Tonatiuh (Illustrator)

  In this biography of a little-known Indigenous (Nahua) woman who helped preserve and impart knowledge of her language and culture to scholars, artists and future generations, Amescua lyrically weaves the story of Luz Jiménez’s quiet strength and perseverance with Aztec myths, true stories, and dramatic episodes in Jiménez’s life.

  • Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2022, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2022 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781419740206
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  Hear My Voice / Escucha mi voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States

  By Warren Binford (Author)

  Striking illustrations by Latinx artists complement the bilingual testimonies of children detained in inhumane conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border. 

  • Nonfiction, History, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
  • Notable Children's Books 2022
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781523513482
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  I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story

  By Martha Brockenbrough (Author), Grace Lin (Author), Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

  In a defining court case, Wong Kim Ark’s victory guaranteed birthright citizenship for all Americans. 

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2022
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780316426923
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  Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge

  By Ray Anthony Shepard (Author), Keith Mallett (Illustrator)

  Written in conversational free verse, this narrative explores how Ona Judge, enslaved by George and Martha Washington, emancipates herself. 

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography, Verse Novel
  • Notable Children's Books 2022
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780374307042