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Lucky Ears the True Story of Ben Kuroki
by Lukesh, Dr. Jean A.
A young reader's biography of Ben Kuroki, a Nebraska-born, Japanese American who fought very hard to become an American aerial gunner and a hero during World War II.
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Fieldmouse Productions, 2010, Palmer, NE
Salsa Stories
by Lulu Delacre
Salsa Stories explores Puerto Rican holidays, with rich descriptions of the culture and traditions of celebrations throughout the year.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 2000, New York, NY
Vejigante Masquerader
by Lulu Delacre
Learn about Puerto Rican Carnival with Ramon, who longs to masquerade along with the older boys, the vejigantes, in the month-long celebration in Puerto Rico. Book is written in English and Spanish
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Coretta Scott King Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 1993, New York, NY
George Washington Carver
by Lynea Bowdish
Presents a brief look at the life of George Washington Carver
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, Inc., 2004, New York, NY
Tea Cakes for Tosh
by Lyons, Kelly Starling
This touching story about Tosh, his grandma, and her recipe for tea cakes, reflects how food can connect people to each other and to the past.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group, 2012, 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.
