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  • Read About the Women Who Changed the World

    Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading about the women who made their mark on the world!

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    Herstory. 50 women and girls who shook up the world.

    ''Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn’t or shouldn’t do. Not anymore. It’s time for a celebration of not only what girls can do, but the remarkable things women have already accomplished, even when others tried to stop them.''

    Herstory. 50 women and girls who shook up the world

    The girl who rode a shark and other stories of daring women

    ''Now more than ever, the world is recognizing how strong women and girls are. How strong? In the early 1920s, Inuit expeditioner Ada Blackjack survived for two years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean before she was finally rescued. And she’s just one example.''

    The girl who rode a shark and other stories of daring women

    Anthology of Amazing Women. Trailblazers who dared to be different.

    ''This beautifully illustrated collection tells the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavor.''

    Anthology of Amazing Women trailblazers who dared to be different

    Latinitas. Celebrating 40 big dreamers.

    ''Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over Latin America and across the United States, Juliet Menéndez explores the first small steps that set the Latinitas off on their journeys. With gorgeous, hand-painted illustrations, Menéndez shines a spotlight on the power of childhood dreams.''

    Latinitas celebrating 40 big dreamers

    Little Leaders. Bold women in black history.

    ''Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.''

    Little Leaders bold women in black history

    What Would She Do? 25 true stories of trailblazing rebel women.

    ''From historic world leaders to brilliant scientists, artists, and modern-day pioneers, What Would She Do? shares twenty-five incredible women's stories that educate and empower. Learn about the remarkable achievements and attitudes of feminist trailblazers.''

    What Would She Do? 25 true stories of trailblazing rebel women

    She did it! 21 women who changed the way we think.

    ''Discover new heroes among these 21 women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history.''

    She did it! 21 women who changed the way we think

    Brave. Black. First. 50+ African American women who changed the world.

    ''Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of fifty African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. They were fearless. They were bold. They were game changers.''

    Brave. Black. First.  50+ African American women who changed the world

    Her Epic Adventure. 25 Daring women who inspire a life less ordinary.

    ''Thrilling true stories of female adventurers who never stopped believing in themselves and achieved the unimaginable!''

    Her Epic Adventure 25 Daring women who inspire a life less ordinary

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       Youth Services Assistant Librarian Claire 

  • Count on These Mathematically Marvelous Books for Pi Day

    Check out one of these books that celebrate math-minded kids and might even teach your reader a new mathematical concept.

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    Up To My Knees by Grace Lin

    Mei explores measurement as she plants a sunflower seed and watches it grow. The plant starts off as tall as her toe, but soon it's up to her knees, then her waist, then her shoulders. How tall will it get? Board book, ages 1-4.

    Up To My Knees by Grace Lin

    Count On Me by Miguel Tanco

    A child describes her passion - math - and her ability to see numbers, geometry, and other mathematical concepts all around her. Picture book, ages 4-8.

    Count On Me by Miguel Tanco

    Lia & Luis, Who Has More? By Ana Crespo, illustrated by Giovana Medeiros

    Twins Lia and Luis argue over who has more of their favorite Brazilian snacks. The siblings compare amounts using measurement, counting, estimation, and finally weight to pick the winner. Picture book, ages 3-6.

    Lia & Luis, Who Has More? By Ana Crespo

    Arithmechicks Add Up by Ann Marie Stephens, illustrated by Jia Liu.

    Meet the Arithmechicks - they play, make friends, and use arithmetic all day long. A playful introduction to essential math. Picture book, ages 3-6.

    Arithmechicks Add Up by Ann Marie Stephens

    The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat.

    Four friends. Three cookies. One problem. Hippo, Croc, and the Squirrels are determined to have equal cookies for all! But how? A funny story that introduces fractions. Beginning reader, ages 4-8.

    The Cookie Fiasco by Dan Santat.

    Annika Riz, Math Whiz by Claudia Mills

    When the school carnival, the biggest fundraiser of the year, comes around, Annika realizes her class booth is losing money by selling their lemonade too cheaply. Annika embraces her math skills and saves the day. Early chapter book, ages 7-9.

    Annika Riz, Math Whiz by Claudia Mills

    The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity - A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan by Amy Alznauer, illustrated by Dan

    A young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers. Picture book biography, ages 6-10.

    The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity by Amy Alznauer

    Bringing Down the Mouse by Ben Mezrich

    A mathematically gifted sixth-grader is recruited by a group of students to game the system at the biggest theme park in the world--and win the big prize. Chapter book, ages 9-12.

    Bringing Down the Mouse by Ben Mezrich

    Maryam’s Magic by Megan Reid, illustrations by Aaliya Jaleel

    The true story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian girl whose creativity and love of stories helped her and the world see math in a new way, and who was the only woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious honor in mathematics. Picture book biography, ages 5-9.

    Maryam’s Magic by Megan Reid

    Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

    After seventh graders Benji and Felix 'borrow' from a lost wallet, the billionaire owner challenges them to spend over million dollars in thirty days in order to learn life lessons about money. Chapter book, ages 9-13.

    Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

    The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy

    Twelve-year-old Rahul Kapoor, an Indian-American boy growing up in small-town Indiana, strives to find what he’s best at, from basketball to math, all while wondering if he might be gay. Chapter book, ages 9-13.

    The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy

    Grasping Mysteries - Girls Who Loved Math by Jeannine Atkins.

    A biographical novel in verse of seven girls from different time periods who used math to explore the mysteries of the universe and grew up to do innovative work that changed history. Chapter book, ages 10-14.

    Grasping Mysteries - Girls Who Loved Math by Jeannine Atkins

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    Youth Services Librarian Allison 

     

  • 12 Picture Book Biographies for Black History Month

    While the Barrington Area Library has many books about Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass, we also have outstanding biographies about lesser-known or lesser-celebrated African American leaders, thinkers, activists, and artists. Take a look at these picture-book biographies, beautifully illustrated and written, to expand your child’s knowledge of the vast and varied impact of Black History.

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    Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice.

    Gordon Parks, How the Photographer Captured Black and White America, by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrations by Jamey Christoph

    Shirley Chisholm famously said, If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. This dynamic biography illuminates how Chisholm was a doer, an active and vocal participant in our nation's democracy, and a force to be reckoned with. Now young readers will learn about her early years, her time in Congress, her presidential bid and how her actions left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire, uplift, and instruct.

    Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb! By Veronica Chambers, illustrated by Rachelle Baker

    Born into slavery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, William Bill Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed to keep a little money for himself. With just a few coins in his pocket, Bill set a daring plan in motion he was determined to free his family. Hammering for Freedom tells the true story of one man's skill, hard work, and resolve to keep his family together.

    Hammering for Freedom The William Lewis Story By Rita Lorraine Hubbard, illustrated by John Holyfield

    Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others -- as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses -- as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at fifteen, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon.

    A Computer Called Katherine How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon Written by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison

    When Ernie Barnes was growing up in North Carolina in the 1940s, he loved to draw. But in the segregated south, Ernie didn't know how to make a living as an artist. Ernie grew tall and athletic and became a football star. Soon enough the colleges came calling. Still, in his heart Ernie longed to paint. Would that day ever come? This enchanting picture book includes pieces of artwork created by this little known artist who captured the truth and beauty of the world he saw around him.

    Between the Lines How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery, By Sandra Neil Wallace, illustrated by Bryan Collier

    Aretha Franklin’s string of hit songs earned her the title The Queen of Soul, multiple Grammy Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But Aretha didn't just raise her voice in song, she also spoke out against injustice and fought for civil rights. This authoritative, rhythmic, Coretta Scott King Illustration Award-winning picture book biography will captivate young readers with Aretha's inspiring story.

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul By Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison

    William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. And then one day, a strangely familiar man came into William’s office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family’s experience, William began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry Brown, and William and Ellen Craft.

    William Still and his Freedom Stories The Father of the Underground Railroad written and illustrated by Don Tate

    What do you hope to accomplish? asked Ella Baker's granddaddy when she was still a child. Her mother provided the answer Lift as you climb. Long before the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, Ella Baker worked to lift others up by fighting racial injustice and empowering poor African Americans to stand up for their rights. Her dedication and grassroots work in many communities made her a valuable ally for leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and she has been ranked as one of the most influential women in the civil rights movement.

    Lift as You Climb The Story of Ella Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

    Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.

    The Vast Wonder of the World Biologist Ernest Everett Just by Mélina Mangal, illustrated by Luisa Uribe

    In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the unbelievable and inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who -- with perseverance and dedication -- proved that you're never too old to learn.

    The Oldest Student How Mary Walker Learned to Read written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard, illustrated by Oge Mora

    This biography explores the childhood and early career of a jazz legend as he finds his voice and shapes a new musical sound. Follow his progression from East St. Louis to rural Arkansas, from Julliard and NYC jazz clubs to the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival. Rhythmic free verse imbues his story with musicality and gets readers in the groove. Music teachers and jazz fans will appreciate the beats and details throughout, and Miles' drive to constantly listen, learn, and create will inspire kids to develop their own voice. With energetic illustrations, this glimpse into Miles Davis' life is sure to captivate music lovers young and old.

    Birth of the Cool How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound by Kathleen Cornell Berman, illustrated by Keith Henry Brown

    Stirring poems and stunning collage illustrations combine to celebrate the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a champion of equal voting rights. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, even being beaten to within an inch of her life, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Featuring vibrant mixed-media art full of intricate detail, Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer's life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength.

    Voice of Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Ekua Holmes

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