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Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Take a peek behind the scenes of one of America's modern masterpieces: Appalachian Spring. This book tells the story of the three artists who collaborated to create it.
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Roaring Brook Press, 2010, New York, NY
Birdie's Lighthouse
by Hopkinson, Deborah
Inspired by the stories of real 19th-century lighthouse heroines, this atmosphereic book uses a diary format to shape a portrait of a brave and likable girl.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin, 2000, New York, NY
Bobbin Girl, The
by McCully, Emily Arnold
This children's book explores the treatment of laborers in factories and the courage of women to stand up for what they deserve.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Dial Books, 1996, New York, NY
Carp for Kimoko, A
by Kroll, Virginia
Tradition prohibits Kimoko from flying a carp flag on Children's Day like her brother, but her parents surprise her with a gift of her own.
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
Women's History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing, 1996, Watertown , MA
Dinner at Aunt Connie’s House
by Faith Ringgold
Children encounter the portraits of 12 famous African American women during a summer visit to Aunt Connie's house.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Hyperion Books for Children, 1993, 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.
