Children's Biographies

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“Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.”

- National Education Association

NEWSWORTHY NOTES!
Frederick Douglass Chosen as Top Ten Books for Martin Luther King Day by Kidcity

From KidCity Website:

African-Americans suffered disproportionately (and still do) by racist attitudes and actions. But the civil rights movement is no more owned by African-Americans than Holocaust resistance was owned by Jews or suffrage was owned by women. Injustice, suffered anywhere, affects all those who touch it, fight it, comply with it, or blatantly promote it.

Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month give parents a chance to break the cycle of history repeating by looking through the window of how African-Americans suffered, fought and eventually broke through barriers.

Books chosen stood out in these four areas:

Encourage empathy for victims of racism in single-digit kids
A compelling story with an engaging narrative flow
Inspire courage and empowerment in single-digit kids by demonstrating how individuals can make a profound difference in society.
Promote peace and justice using non-violent means.

“Of all the biographies received, the Young Patriot Series was the most engaging and well-told for single digit kids. Through anecdotes and everyday actions, kids can see how Frederick Douglass lived and eventually paved the way for the civil rights movement.”

- KidCity

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Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Juliette Low

Volume 4 of the Young Patriots Series
– Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder –
depicts the girlhood adventures of the woman who celebrated the strength of women and inspired young girls in doing so.

In celebration of National Girl Scout Week this March, here is a classroom activity from the Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Teacher’s Guide:

The Girl Scouts encourage volunteering and community work. Have the class volunteer together to help their school community. This might include projects like picking up litter, tutoring younger students, or starting a school wide recycling program.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

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In honor of Women’s History Month this March and National Poetry Month this April receive a 10% discount off the retail price when you order any of the following titles:

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• Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder
• Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
• Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet

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• Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet

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