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Who Was?
Who Was Seabiscuit?
James Buckley Jr.
Against all odds, a horse that no one expected much from became a national hero with the help of a trainer and jockey wh
Ages 8–12
Wish Girl
Nikki Loftin
Escaping his noisy family in a secret Texas valley, Peter finds an unexpected, life-changing bond with Annie, a girl who
Ages 10–14
Save the... #2
Save the... Frogs
Sarah L. Thomson, Chelsea Clinton
Some frogs weigh more than a chihuahua and others drink through their skin; learn these facts and more to help protect t
Ages 7–10
Who Was?
Who Was Harvey Milk?
Corinne A. Grinapol, Who HQ
A teacher with no political plans becomes a history-making activist as the first openly gay elected official in Californ
Ages 8–12
Baby Feminists
Libby Babbott-Klein
Every iconic leader and history-maker started out as a tiny toddler. Lift the flaps to see what famous feminists might h
Ages 0–3
Alice by Heart
Steven Sater
Deep in a London Tube station during World War II, fifteen-year-old Alice uses a beloved story to make sense of loss and
Ages 12–18
What Was?
What Is the World Cup?
Bonnie Bader
Everything from jersey styles and stadium secrets to the rules of the pitch comes together in this history of the world'
Ages 8–12
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Gloria Houston
With Papa away at war, Ruthie and her mother must find a way to honor their family tradition and deliver a perfect Chris
Ages 4–9
What Was?
What Was Reconstruction?
Sherri L. Smith, Who HQ
A hopeful era of Black communities and new rights followed the Civil War, but a shift toward segregation changed the cou
Ages 8–12
The Power of Yeti #1
The Power of Yeti
Rebecca Van Slyke
A friendly Yeti teaches a frustrated boy that while he can't tie his shoes or score a goal today, he just hasn't mastere
Ages 3–7
The Doll Shop #1
The Doll Shop Downstairs
Yona Zeldis McDonough
War is raging, and nine-year-old Anna must use her wits to protect her family’s precious doll repair shop in the heart o
Ages 7–10
Beyond the Laughing Sky
Michelle Cuevas
Nashville was hatched from an egg and feels caught between being a boy and a bird, looking at the sky and wondering if h
Ages 8–12
An Orange for Frankie
Patricia Polacco
Heavy snow threatens to keep Pa away on Christmas Eve, leaving Frankie to wonder if the traditional nine oranges will ev
Ages 4–9
Rising Above #1
Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman
Eleven world-class stars prove that grit and hard work can overcome physical challenges, from Tourette Syndrome to being
Ages 10–14
Erandi's Braids
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
A young girl in a Mexican village makes a selfless choice to sell her beautiful braids to help her mother buy a necessar
Ages 4–8
Proxy #2
Guardian
Alex London
Syd is a target for revolution and a deadly disease is spreading; now he and his bodyguard must hunt for a cure in a wor
Ages 12–18
What Was?
What Is the Women's World Cup?
Gina Shaw
The long fight for an official tournament finally paid off in 1991, launching a legacy of record-breaking championships
Ages 8–12
I Can Hear the Sun
Patricia Polacco
For children navigating the weight of foster care or seeking a sense of belonging when they feel different from everyone
Ages 6–10
What Was?
What Is the Women's Rights Movement?
Deborah Hopkinson
Trace the timeline of the fight for equality through the lives of brave leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Gloria Steinem
Ages 8–12
Dogs of World War II #3
Liberty
Kirby Larson
A polio survivor and his neighbor risk everything to save a stray dog in 1940s New Orleans, finding a surprising ally in
Ages 8–12
Old Turtle #1
Old Turtle
Douglas Wood
For children asking big questions about the universe, this poetic fable uses the natural world to explore the beauty of
Ages 5–10
The Way to Rio Luna
Zoraida Córdova
Armed with a mysterious map found in a library, eleven-year-old Danny sets out to find the enchanted land that might hol
Ages 8–12
Dear Mr. Rosenwald
Carole Boston Weatherford
Young Ovella watches with pride as her 1920s community rallies together to raise funds and build a brand-new school for
Ages 7–10
Sunny Holiday #1
Sunny Holiday
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Determined to find joy despite family struggles, Sunny Holiday invents her own kid-friendly celebrations for the months
Ages 8–12
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