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Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience during and after World War II Internment
by Jeanne Wakatsuki, James D. Houston
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston's memoir about her childhood experiences in Manzanar reveals not only the everyday requirements for survival in an internment camp, but also the problems that arose between members of the same family, and the struggles to rebuild their lives after internment.
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Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School, High School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Bantam Books, 1983, New York, NY
Fearless (the story of Louise Smith)
by Rosenstock, Barb
Children's biography of Louise Smith, race car driver and first woman elected to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
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Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Dutton Children's Books, 2010, New York, NY
Festivals of the World: Puerto Rico
by Erin Foley
Explores five Puerto Rican festivals: The Calle San Sebastian Festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations during the Las Navidades, the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares, and Puerto Rican Day in the United States.
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Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1997, Milwaukee, WI
First Ladies Political Role and Public Image
by Mayo, Edith P. and Graddy, Lisa Kathleen
Details of the Smithsonian exhibition featuring gowns and clothing, personal belongings, White House and campaign memorabilia which examines the duties and role of the presidential wife.
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Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scala Publishers, 2004, London, UK
First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush
by Caroli, Betty Boyd
Caroli takes a look at each First Lady and her effect on the job of First Lady. She also examines the ways the role of First Lady has changed over the years as American society and public expectations have changed.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Oxford University Press, 2003, New York, NY
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
