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The Storyteller's Candle : La Velita de los Cuentos
by Gonzalez, Lucia
During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpre´, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Children's Book Press, 2008, San Francisco, CA
The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico
by Edwin Fontánez
An entertaining tool for discovering Puerto Rico's rich vejigante tradition - beautiful coloring activities and informative historical notes illuminate the style and symbolism of Puerto Rico's folk festivals.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award Newberry Medal
- Publisher Exit Studio, 1996, Arlington, VA
The White House, An Illustrated History
by Grace, Catherine O'Neill
A beautiful book filled with fascinating details and illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and operates today.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic Reference, 2003, New York, NY
Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
by Bridges, Ruby
A photographical memoir or Ruby Bridges' integration experience.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 1999, New York, NY
Thunder Bear and Ko
by Hazen-Hammond, Susan
A modern Native American perspective of the importance of buffalo and the traditions of the Pueblo.
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Topics
Native American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Dutton Children's Books, 1999, 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.
