Títulos en Historias multiculturales

This joyful poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are—a dancer, a shining light, a K-pop song—and promising what they will never be: invisible.

When Ruby Bridges was just six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her own point of view for the first time, in a poetic reflection on her experience that changed the face of history and the trajectory of the civil rights movement. I Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and confidence to all children and is a perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges as never before.

La vita scorre pacifica nel piccolo villaggio africano di Amir e Aynka. I due ragazzi che si conoscono fin da bambini, sono destinati a sposarsi. Ma la scoperta di un metallo raro porta lo sconvolgimento nella vita del villaggio e costringe molti a emigrare. Amir e Aynka si separano e dopo molte avventure e sofferenze si ricongiungono in Italia, dove tutti e due hanno trovato rifugio.

For Riley Oh, life as the Godrealm's last fallen star is not all it's cracked up to be. Her new divine heritage doesn't even come with cool magical powers, half of her friends and family (including her parents) can't remember her, and to top it all off, the entire Gom clan is mad at her for killing the Cave Bear Goddess and stripping away their healing abilities. But when their anger boils over and a group of witches curse Riley's home, she knows it's up to her to restore magic back to her clan—even if it means sneaking into the Spiritrealm. Luckily, Riley has some backup.

As a boy, Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura dreams of playing professional baseball, but everyone tells him he is too small. Yet he grows up to be a successful player, playing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig! When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni and his family are sent to one of ten internment camps where more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry are imprisoned without trials. Zeni brings the game of baseball to the camp, along with a sense of hope. This true story, set in a Japanese internment camp, introduces children to a little-discussed part of American history.

How did Yo-Yo Ma become a world-renowned cellist? Listeners will learn all about this musician and the significant events in his life in this low-leveled biography.

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young listeners will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

Nine African American students made history when they defied a governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the photo of one of the nine trying to enter the school a young girl being taunted, harassed, and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed the world's attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sofia finally gets to attend her first quinceanera! Her mom even buys her some new shoes. But when Sofia ruins her new shoes before the big party, Sofia might not get to attend after all. This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text, a Spanish glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Black hands in Fayette County, Tennessee, were free to pick cotton and corn but were barred from casting ballots. A whirlwind of change blew through the county when Black landowners like John McFerren and Harpman Jameson organized registration drives to help Black citizens vote—but not without violent attempts to stop it. White farmers evicted Black sharecroppers off their land, leaving families stranded and forced to live in tents. White shopkeepers also refused to sell to them. But the voiceless did finally speak. In 1965 the Voting Rights Act legally ended voter discrimination.

Through clouds and over mountains and farmland... Two flies accompany listeners on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.

Max and his class go to the fire station. Loud alarms, heavy hoses, and lots of safety gear are all part of the fun.

This audiobook describes how Max enjoys shopping at a variety of stores.

Sofia has tried everything to cure Hector's hiccup problem. But nothing seems to work! If they can't cure Hector's hiccups, they won't be able to go to the movies with Abuela. Spanish words are mixed into the text, and the art is bright and fresh. This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes a Spanish glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Max and his mom go to the farmers' market. There are vegetables, fruit, and flowers everywhere! What will Max and his mom buy?

Karma and her friends are the ultimate performers! This chapter book series is bursting with heart and humor. Karma's World is a brand-new series launching on Netflix in Fall 2021 created by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges! Get ready for everyone's favorite new star, Karma!

This audiobook describes Max's visit to the barber, as he gets his hair cut and combed.

Every day is an adventure with Sofia Martinez. Today she is super excited to wash the car! It is a way better chore than dusting again. But when Sofia starts to clean the car, she makes a muddy mess of her mom's marigolds.

Max and Don are good friends. They have lots of fun at the park and the library. Where will these two go next?

Max is invited to a fiesta at José's house. They are celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Food, music, dancing, and a parade are all part of the celebration.