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The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America To Share
The book’s humor and whimsy provide an interesting narrative nonfiction read for elementary classrooms, but the niche subject and erasure of Native history make it suitable only for additional purchase.
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Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
Brimner provides an accessible, succinct introduction to the legal arguments and issues of Loving v. Virginia. Recommended for all middle and high school collections.
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The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey
This refreshingly honest title is recommended for collections where picture book biographies are in demand.
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Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices
This is a well-researched look at the power of protest, the violence protesters sometimes endure at the hands of law enforcement, and the importance of community organization and activism. Purchase where more nonfiction books on the power of protest are needed for elementary readers.
The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History
A necessary addition to every library and history curriculum. Every reader should know about this pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
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Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
Middle and high school students will find inspiration in the life of this fascinating figure in African American history.
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Jacob Riis’s Camera: Bringing Light to Tenement Children
A nice addition to biography collections. For a biography about a photographer, more actual photos from Riis would have been helpful.
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Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer’s Fight for the Statue of Liberty
Although biographies about Pulitzer aren’t likely to fly off the shelf, this one is a good jumping-off point for discussions of civic responsibility and philanthropy. A solid, if somewhat additional, purchase for most libraries.
Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights
An important story beautifully told.
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