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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
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J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
1 available
South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
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J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction
J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
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J BIO ELLINGTON 2020
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"A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master composer -- writing close to 3,000 songs in his lifetime and capturing the spirit of the Black experience in the Unites States. Over a 50-year career, Ellington became one of the biggest names in jazz as we know it"--
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 305.8009 WINN 2022
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J 305.8009 WINN 2022
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"The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and...
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North Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO ROUNDTREE 2020
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J BIO ROUNDTREE 2020
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"Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the height of Jim Crow, Dovey Johnson Roundtree felt the sting of inequality at an early age and made a point to speak up for justice. She was one of the first Black women to break the racial and gender barriers in the US Army; a fierce attorney in the segregated courtrooms of Washington, DC; and a minister in the AME church, where women had never before been ordained as clergy. In 1955, Roundtree won a landmark...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 927.9634 WINTER 2019
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J 927.9634 WINTER 2019
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 927.9634 WINTER 2019
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J 927.9634 WINTER 2019
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"Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players--and sisters--Venus and Serena Williams"--
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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J BIO CHISHOLM 2020
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Shirley Chisholm famously said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." This dynamic biography illuminates how Chisholm was a doer, an active and vocal participant in our nation's democracy, and a force to be reckoned with. Now young readers will learn about her early years, her time in Congress, her presidential bid and how her actions left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire, uplift, and instruct.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J 305.896 YEAR 2023
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J 305.896 YEAR 2023
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An uplifting and empowering illustrated anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices, including chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley, scientist Dr. Raven the Science Maven, and award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. Curated by award-winning author Jamia Wilson, A Year of Black Joy celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of 52 Black people from around the world. By sharing the many layers and dimensions of Black life and contributions...
7) Mary's idea
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO WILLIAMS 2023
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J BIO WILLIAMS 2023
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO WILLIAMS 2023
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J BIO WILLIAMS 2023
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"A picture book biography of Mary Lou Williams, an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote hundreds of compositions, recorded hundreds of songs, and wrote arrangements for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and is an artist often overlooked in the canon of American music because of her gender and skin color"--
"Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka captures the sound, passion, innovation, and love of the arts that the renowned jazz pianist...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 323.1196 WILSON 2021
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J 323.1196 WILSON 2021
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 323.1196 WILSON 2021
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J 323.1196 WILSON 2021
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents ofpolice brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people"--
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION PINKNE 2020
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J FICTION PINKNE 2020
1 available
North Valleys Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION PINKNE 2020
1 available
J FICTION PINKNE 2020
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION PINKNE 2020
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J FICTION PINKNE 2020
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Loretta, Roly, and Aggie B. Little relate their Mississippi family's struggles and triumphs from 1927 to 1968 while struggling as sharecroppers, living under Jim Crow, and fighting for Civil Rights.
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO JONES 2023
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J BIO JONES 2023
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"From the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer, Jennifer Jones, comes an inspiring picture book autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland, Mae Jemison, and more. Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn’t think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION MOSES 2022
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J FICTION MOSES 2022
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Gerlach Community Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION MOSES 2022
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J FICTION MOSES 2022
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The powerful story of an eleven-year-old Black boy determined to stand up for his rights, who's pulled into the action of the 1963 civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama. Rufus Jackson Jones is from Birmingham, the place Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called the most segregated place in the country. A place that in 1963 is full of civil rights activists including Dr. King. The adults are trying to get more attention to their cause--to show...
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E LEE 2023
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J E LEE 2023
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"A picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States. A young boy walks in for an ordinary haircut and walks out having discovered a lifetime of art"--
13) Becoming
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Incline Village Library - Children's Nonfiction
J BIO OBAMA 2021
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J BIO OBAMA 2021
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"This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with boldness, she asks young readers: Who are you, and what...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J BIO THARPE 2023
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J BIO THARPE 2023
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO THARPE 2023
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J BIO THARPE 2023
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"Perfect for fans of Trombone Shorty and Ada’s Violin! Award-winning author Tonya Bolden and acclaimed illustrator R. Gregory Christie deliver an inspiring true story about the life, career, and impact of 20th-century blues and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was a trailblazer for rock-and-roll. Includes a timeline of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s life, author’s note, and a list of sources. Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard,...
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South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO BRIDGES 2023
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J BIO BRIDGES 2023
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction - Biography Shelf
J BIO BRIDGES 2023
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J BIO BRIDGES 2023
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"When 6-year-old Ruby Bridges and her mother went to William Frantz Elementary School on November 14, 1960, they arrived to find an angry crowd of white people shouting racist insults. For her safety, Ruby had to be escorted to school every day by U.S. Marshals. But despite the hateful attitudes of others, Ruby didn't miss a single day of school that year. Discover the incredible bravery of one young Black girl who faced terrible persecution to get...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 926.08 BOLDEN 2020
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J 926.08 BOLDEN 2020
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Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 926.08 BOLDEN 2020
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J 926.08 BOLDEN 2020
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"Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores the black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates over 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. In these profiles, young readers...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO JACKSON 2023
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J BIO JACKSON 2023
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO JACKSON 2023
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J BIO JACKSON 2023
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"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique: She's the only...
18) Natural me
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E MZVEE 2024
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J E MZVEE 2024
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E MZVEE 2024
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J E MZVEE 2024
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"I love my hair, I love my nose. I love myself from head to toes. I act with kindness and with love, and this is what I’m most proud of . . . Inspired by her hit song “Natural Girl” and featuring charming watercolor illustrations, this joyful picture book from award-winning musician MzVee and debut illustrator Lisbeth Checo is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves....
19) Cool cuts
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ROE 2020
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J E ROE 2020
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Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book celebrating a diversity of hip black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive call-and-response affirmation that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building...
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Fiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J FICTION WEATHE 2023
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J FICTION WEATHE 2023
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Fiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J FICTION WEATHE 2023
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J FICTION WEATHE 2023
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A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye House plantation, service in the U.S. Colored Troops, and the founding of all-Black Reconstruction-era communities.
A powerful portrait of a Black family tree shaped by enslavement and freedom, rendered in searing poems by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford and stunning art by her son Jeffery...