Carol Goldman
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Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell
Nonessential. Recommended for school and large public collections. Use in units on music appreciation and women recording artists.
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The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity: A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan
Best for talented math students and others who enjoy exploring favorite subjects independently. Recommended for schools and large public collections; useful where STEM biographies are needed.
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Heroic Women of the Art World
Recommended for public and school libraries; while not essential, it would be useful as supplementary biographical fare for strong, mature readers in women’s studies and art history classes.
Hale and Hearty: The Human Body Series Nonfiction
According to many adults, “If you have your health, you have everything!” Children and teens, however, may not be as familiar with this saying. But after reading these series, students will more fully understand their elders’ maxim and know much more about their bodies.
Timeless Tales: Myths, Folktales, & Urban Legends Series Nonfiction
Beguiling series packed with great stories are forthcoming: ancient myths and gods’ exploits; literally haunting tales; descriptions of fanciful creatures; and odd, inexplicable experiences that plagued real people. While these stories are exciting and strange, what they really have in common is their humanity.
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Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum
While not a necessary purchase, this title will appeal to Seuss fans and scholars. Recommended for large public libraries and schools where budgets permit. Use to stimulate students’ creations of horses or other animals in any media.
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Creation Colors
Highly recommended for public, secular, and Jewish as well as other faiths’ religious-school collections. This will also work well as a springboard for discussions about and activities exploring color
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Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla Nasruddin
Recommended for schools and public libraries. Students may enact and/or illustrate favorite stories or create original Nasruddin tales. Pair the stories with others about tricksters/wise men/fools from other cultures, e.g., Anansi, the Wise Men of Chelm, etc., and have children compare and contrast