President Jimmy Carter’s Enduring Legacy

From peanut farmer to president, and then to human rights advocate and Sunday school teacher, President Jimmy Carter has worn many hats (including a Habitat for Humanity construction helmet). One thing has remained constant: President Carter’s strong sense of duty and his enduring faith. A Nobel Peace Prize recipient, President Carter has fostered a legacy

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Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Celebrate the legacy of pioneering women throughout history and the continuing achievements of women today! Artists, activists, scientists, athletes, warriors–hear their voices this month and beyond. Feel inspired by these stories about amazing women who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, and soared. Check out our Women’s History Month title selections below! Women’s History Month –

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On Hulu Now – The 1619 Project

Nikole Hannah-Jones’s groundbreaking book which traces American history from the landing of the first slave ship on its shores, The 1619 Project, has been adapted into a moving Hulu docuseries. With a new episode airing every Thursday, the series aims to reframe American history through the lens of Black Americans’ experiences and explore how the

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Black Icons, Past and Present

Read more about Black icons who have made incredible impacts in politics, activism, art, entertainment, sports, literature, and more! These biographies and memoirs tell the authors’ stories in their own voices, which, in turn, invite readers to explore their own identities and pen their own points of view. With books for all ages, children and

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Celebrate Black Excellence

February marks Black History Month: a time to commemorate the lives and work of Black trailblazers, from artists and scientists to freedom fighters and politicians. Learn their stories, listen to contemporary voices advocating for the work that’s still left to be done, and celebrate Black excellence and culture through food, fashion, music, art, and more.

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Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Partake in Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring and celebrating their contributions to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Celebrate this May and all year long!   More Children’s titles → Japanese Art, Cooking, Crafts, Fiction, & Travel→ Fiction, Non-Fiction, & Gift → India & South Asian Art,

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Celebrate Women’s History Month!

To honor the occasion, we offer the following amazing books by and about remarkable women from so many different fields of endeavor and backgrounds. Celebrate the amazing women who have made history. From scientists to historians, activists, and creatives, we’re taking a look at their remarkable achievements. We hope they all continue to inspire you!

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Celebrate Black History Month!

Image from Gee’s Bend: Equal Justice by Essie Bendolph Pettway, Paulson Fontaine Press   February is Black History Month! Continue to celebrate the stories and achievements of the Black community throughout February and the rest of the year through self-education, conversation and action. Black History Month Amplify Black Voices: Cookbooks Amplify Black Stories: Children’s Books Amplify Black

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Q&A with Victoria Grace Elliott, Creator of Yummy: A History of Desserts

Cake is delicious and comics are awesome: this exciting non-fiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.     What inspired you to write this book and even more specifically why a graphic novel? So, the

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WHO HQ GRAPHIC NOVELS

Who HQ, the bestselling children’s history and biography series, will launch a new line of Who HQ graphic novels on December 21, 2021, Featuring full-color art and text by some of the medium’s most celebrated writers and artists. Each book will portray pivotal moments in a historical figure’s life. The inaugural list includes: WHO SPARKED

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