Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

Dominique Dawes made history as the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal, and her trailblazing story is presented in Heart of a Champion, a biography perfect for readers eight and up, and anyone interested in learning about one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades K-3) 2000.Book InformationISBN 9780152020989Author Kathleen KrullFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Clarion...

Discover Incredible Inventions by Black People (Ages 8-12)#1 New Release in Children's Inventors BooksYoung Trailblazers: The Book of Black Inventors and Scientists is a fun new book for children that teaches kids about inventions by Black people that...

Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott,...

In this biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316475174Author Vashti HarrisonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublisher Little, Brown Books for Young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780898703801Author Evelyn M. BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Ignatius PressPublisher Ignatius Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679861669Author Lucille Recht PennerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

In this biographical collection, with stunning portraits and illustrations by Saffa Khan, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know...

Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950587261Author Julie MerbergPage Count 24Imprint Downtown BookworksPublisher Downtown Bookworks

Corita Kent (1918-1986) lived a remarkable life as an artist, educator, nun, and activist. Unapologetically holding true to herself and her beliefs, Corita spread a powerful message of love, hope, and justice with her work, as it evolved from figurative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986306044Author Avrom Bendavid-ValFormat PaperbackImprint Bacon Press BooksPublisher Bacon Press BooksWeight(grams) 240g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647399450Author Susan B. KatzFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

This is Richard Turere's own story: Richard grew up in Kenya as a Maasai boy, herding his family's cattle, which represented their wealth and livelihood. Richard's challenge was to protect their cattle from the lions who prowled the night just outside...

**2017 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner** **2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal Winner**A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young...

The story of the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is retold in a format suitable for children.Book InformationISBN 9781902407036Author David RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Waverley BooksPublisher The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd

The story of the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is retold in a format suitable for children.Book InformationISBN 9781902407036Author David RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Waverley BooksPublisher The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780711245808Author Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint White Lion PublishingPublisher Quarto Publishing PLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641529549Author Christine PlattFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 206mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689856761Author Faith RinggoldFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 180gDimensions(mm) 255mm *...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceSporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they...

This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence will help ensure that the struggles and achievements of the Windrush generation are never forgotten.One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2018.Book InformationISBN 9780983661597Author Jacqueline Briggs MartinFormat HardbackPage Count...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547906041Author Andrea Davis PinkneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 264mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423106357Author Doreen RappaportFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Disney Publishing WorldwidePublisher Disney Publishing WorldwideWeight(grams) 254g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature 2018.Book InformationISBN 9780823440559Author Yuyi MoralesFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Holiday House...

Malcolm X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice.Bolstered by the love and wisdom of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728279527Author Marta Alvarez MiguensFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Sourcebooks, IncPublisher Sourcebooks, IncWeight(grams) 500gDimensions(mm) 260mm...

Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father's warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders' school to learn. The nuns at the...

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023To me, writing was pure pleasure. It thrilled me to be able to escape the horrors of my daily life in such a simple way...

In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will focus on his relationships with several important coaches in his life - including his father, his high-school coach and Coach Wooden - as he tells the story of his life...

The true story of Phyllis Webstad and her orange shirt that started the "Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters" movement. When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to Residential School for the first time. On her first day at school, she...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceSporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780688154806Author Diane StanleyFormat PaperbackImprint William MorrowPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 159g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Middle Grades) 2009.Book InformationISBN 9781423104094Author Julius LesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney Publishing...

As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the...

Aisholpan Nurgaiv, the subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress, tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with writer Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who traveled to Mongolia for this book. Her story and fresh,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541578364Author Gina CapaldiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint CarolrhodaPublisher Lerner Publishing GroupWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 241mm *...

This exciting collaboration with the New York Times will reveal the untold stories of the diverse heroines who fought for the 19th amendment. On the 100th anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to celebrate the names and stories of...