Showing 1–20 of 20 titles

• Genre: Biography
• Award year: 2019

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  Attucks! Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team that Awakened a City

  By Phillip Hoose

  This is a comprehensive account of the people and the events involved in the first all-Black high school basketball team that confronted segregation in Indianapolis and won.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780374306120
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  Before She Was Harriet

  By Lesa Cline-Ransome, Full Cast (Narrator)

  With a musical score and sound effects carefully tailored to each beautiful spread of the picture book, Sisi Aisha Johnson, January LaVoy, Lisa Renee Pitts, & Bahni Turpin take turns painting scenes from Harriet Tubman's life with their passionate, engaging reading.

  • Biography, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2019
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781430131205
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  Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery

  By Sandra Neil Wallace, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

  Growing up, Ernie Barnes had two passions: art and football. Detailed, lively paintings help reveal how, with years of practice, he excelled in both fields.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781481443876
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  Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam

  By Elizabeth Partridge

  People who lived through the Vietnam War discuss its history and politics in this illuminating book featuring dramatic photographs and first-person accounts.

  • Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780670785063
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  The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs

  By Kate Messner, Matthew Forsythe (Illustrator)

  Ken Nedimyer's single-minded passion for restoring the ocean's coral reefs is reflected through riveting illustrations and accessible narrative.

  • Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781452133508
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  Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist

  By Susan Wood, Brian Amador (Narrator)

  The roo-roo, bzzz, and zowww of instruments jump off the page as Brian Amador's lyrical narration creates a story in stereo-sound about Esquivel's innovative and creative musical career.

  • Biography, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2019, Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2019 (Honor Title)
  • Middle, Younger
  • ISBN: 9781430127895
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  The Eye that Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln

  By Marissa Moss, Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator)

  Modern illustrations and lively text combine to relate the early history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and how they thwarted an attempt to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781419730641
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  Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

  By Lesa Cline-Ransome, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

  This engaging picture-book biography of tennis' greatest superstars focuses attention on the ways they changed the game by their attitude, power as athletes, personal strength, and relationship with each other.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781481476843
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  The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

  By Joyce Sidman

  On pages featuring Merian's illustrations, this inviting volume demonstrates how her fascination with observing life cycles led her to create realistic and detailed drawings that changed scientific research.

  • Nonfiction, History, Science, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2019 (Medal Winner)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780544717138
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  Hammering for Freedom

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard, John Holyfield (Illustrator)

  In informative paragraphs and expressive paintings, this picture book tells the story of an enslaved blacksmith who steadfastly worked to buy freedom for himself and his family.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781600609695
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  Imagine

  By Juan Felipe Herrera, Lauren Castillo (Illustrator)

  Herrera uses poetry to recount his journey and invites readers to imagine their own future full of possibilities.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9780763690526
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  Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)

  Dr. King's final months of life and the emotional aftermath of his assassination are recounted in this collection of poignant poetry.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780545702539
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  No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

  By Tonya Bolden, Don Tate (Illustrator)

  Junius G. Groves went from being enslaved in Kentucky to owning 500 acres in Kansas and making his fortune by growing potatoes.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780385752763
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  Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented

  By Tanya Lee Stone, Steven Salerno (Illustrator)

  This picture-book history offers a spirited account of the evolution of the popular board game and the people who were involved over the years in its creation.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781627791687
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  So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk toward Freedom

  By Gary D. Schmidt, Daniel Minter (Illustrator)

  This poetic and haunting picture-book biography reflects the larger-than-life experiences of abolitionist Sojourner Truth.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781626728721
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  Streetcar to Justice: How Elizabeth Jennings Won the Right to Ride in New York

  By Amy Hill Hearth

  The little-known story of a young African American teacher, who was thrown off a streetcar in 1854 and won a court case against the railway company, comes to life in this account.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780062673602
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  Thirty Minutes over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story

  By Marc Tyler Nobleman, Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)

  This is the little-known story of a Japanese WWII pilot who unsuccessfully attempted to bomb the Oregon coast, and years later reconciled with Oregonians he had targeted.

  • Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780544430761
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  The United States v. Jackie Robinson

  By R. Gregory Christie

  Although he is well known for breaking the color barrier in baseball, Jackie Robinson went to court years earlier to integrate troops while serving in the U.S. Army.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780062287847
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  What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

  By Chris Barton, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

  Stirring words and vibrant collage illustrations showcase the commanding voice of congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who shaped the political arena and created a powerful legacy.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781481465618
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  When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana

  By Michael Mahin, Jose Ramirez (Illustrator)

  Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2019 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781534404137