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The remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, a woman who fought in the American Revolution disguised as a man—and who ends up finding her true identity and purpose in life.Deborah Sampson didn’t like being told what to do, especially by the King of England. Fiercely independent, 18-year-old Deborah enlists as Robert Shurtliff in George Washington’s Continental Army to fight for her country’s independence. But being a soldier is hard, dangerous work. Can she fight for her country and keep her identity a secret? Can she also discover who she really is and find her true purpose? This unbelievable story from American history about a woman with a rebel spirit will inspire and enlighten young readers. “Cloaked in Courage is inspiring storytelling centering the life and actions of a brave woman and soldier, Deborah Sampson. Anderson’s contribution brings to light a lesser-known hero in history and emphasizes the importance of historical investigation and research.” —Lori Ann Terjesen, director of education, National Women’s History Museum

"When her Lower East Side, New York, neighborhood needs saving, a 13-year- old Black, super-genius transforms into her Marvel super hero alter-ego: Moon Girl! Her best friend Casey is there to manage her social media, and her giant red T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, is by her side for muscle. Moon Girl is confident, determined, and ready for action in her turbo-powered roller skates"--

"On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African American and Southeast Asian American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America"--

"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America"--

"As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceaäneras, and on street corners in thier native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music"--

"This inaugural entry in a series focused on women workers opens and closes with a cheer that should rev up young audiences: "Hey, yo!/ Firefighter Flo!/ You're a hero!/ You're a pro!" Zimmerman's rhyming narration remains at a fever pitch as Flo, a firefighter portrayed with brown skin, rouses the firehouse crew, portrayed with varying skin tones, in the middle of the night: "The smoke is thick!/ Flames have spread!/ Come on, crew. Out of bed!" With percussive onomatopoeia pumping up the action, Flo drives the team to a burning house, and leads their response efforts ("The water rushed. The hoses gushed. SSSSHHHHH!"). When Flo spots a frantic dog still trapped inside the building, she breaks through the door with an axe, and as the fire roars around her and the building starts to collapse, she gets the pooch to safety. Yaccarino's punchy graphics are in full force, employing lots of eye-catching red and black as well as some terrific visual winks (the firefighters wear matching red plaid pajamas in the firehouse, and their dalmatian's spots are Ben-Day dots). The story ends with a good night wind-down, but Flo's bravery is served up with five-alarm excitement."--

Help has arrived! Today's teen girls are experiencing unparalleled pressure to be popular, stay thin, look good, excel in school, and shine in extracurricular activities. They hide their unhappiness, ignore chronic exhaustion, and blame themselves for their struggles because they think: (1) stress is simply the price of getting into the "right" college, and (2) they're the only ones who can't handle the pressure. But stress is taking an enormous toll, and by the time girls get to college they are in worse psychological shape than ever before. STRESS SUCKS! A GIRL'S GUIDE TO MANAGING SCHOOL, FRIENDS & LIFE empowers this generation of girls to think and act differently, to take charge and restore balance in their lives, to play to their strengths, and to stay healthy and achieve their goals. Using a straight-forward approach based on research, clinical experience, and the voices of real girls, Dr. Roni (as young people call her) urges teens to take an honest look at how much stress they're enduring, to identify where it's coming from, and to realize how toxic it is to their mood, energy level, self-esteem, and ability to learn. She helps girls evaluate their feelings, study habits, and lifestyles (i.e. sleep patterns, nutrition, technology use) to decide what is and what ISN'T working for them. In this process, STRESS SUCKS! addresses procrastination; perfection and mistakes; relationship challenges with friends, parents, teachers, and coaches; and the whole college admissions process. Most important, Dr. Roni gives girls sensible and easy-to-follow suggestions to adjust their attitudes, calm their emotions, quiet their minds, and focus their thoughts. Not only will girls lower their stress levels, but over time they will develop better resiliency and coping strategies. Full of amazing and eye-opening information, STRESS SUCKS! empowers teen girls to make self-disciplined choices, practice good self-care, and trust their inner voices so they become the healthy, competent, and confident young women they are meant to be.

Five orphans. Two sword-wielding vigilantes. One mansion. No rules.April thought she had her happy ending. After all, she has her new house and new friends and new guardian. But she also has a very big new secret.The kids of Winterborne House are the only ones who know that Gabriel Winterborne?famous billionaire and terrible cook?is really a sword-wielding vigilante.What they don't know is that he's not the only one.When a masked figure breaks in, looking for something?or someone?it's clear that Gabriel has met his match, and now no one is safe. April and her friends will have to solve a decades-old mystery in order to hang on to the most important thing in the world: each other.

Goodbye, London--hello, Los Angeles! Ring in the holidays with Zee as she returns to California in Book 4 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books!"The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay."--Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's AnnouncementsThe Carmichaels are back in California for winter break! Zee can't wait to see the old Brookdale crew and reunite with her best friends again for some chats, laughs, and Christmas cheer. Yet despite the familiar sights and friendly faces, everything feels a little different. Is everyone moving on without Zee? If she doesn't feel at home here, then where does she belong?

A positive and inspiring tale about a little girl who enjoys using her creativity to plan, fix, and make new things in her special place: 'Maria's Creative Workshop' This book offers a perfect example of perseverance and creativity. Effortlessly blending a fun and lively story with a beautiful message about the character. This delightful children's book helps kids discover that everybody has a special power called creativity; it transforms your ideas, imagination, and dreams into reality. This book includes vocabulary words to enrich children's language & a list of questions to fire up the imagination of youngsters eager to create their own inventions. It is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEAM).

Every child presents as a clean slate at birth. No perceptions or judgments, just an open mind. With each day they learn what is presented to them. Therefore every child should be told from birth that they are special. They should be taught that the colour of their skin is not an obstacle. This book is for every little girl who feels they are differentiated due to the colour of their skin. Know this, you are born to greatness, you are royalty, you are a queen and there is nothing that you cannot do or achieve. Free your mind queen. Get up and claim your rightful place.

Rosie has a lot of questions. She wonders if there are doctors for animals, big and small? Someone with medicine that can help them all? Join Rosie, an inquisitive little girl, as she discovers a new career in the STEM fields, empowering her with the knowledge that she can be ANYTHING!