Vanessa Brantley-Newton
1) Just Like Me
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
20200114.
Language
English
2) One love
Author
Language
English
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Description
In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Description
Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963, in this picture book that proves you're never too little to make a difference. Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else. So when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out Birmingham's segregation laws, she spoke up. As she listened to the preacher's words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. And when...
5) Class act
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 2
Language
English
Description
Jada's campaign for class representative leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she cannot keep, and conflict between friends.
6) Rock star
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 1
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Jada's best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they?
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 4
Language
English
Description
"When the student council decides to host a dance as their next fundraiser, Jada feels nervous and queasy. She's excited to give back, but she can't dance! Still, she's determined to help the cause and show she cares. She practices her moves, gets help from friends, and even does research at the library to prepare--but will it be enough to help her create change in her community?" --
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Series
Jada Jones volume 3
Language
English
Description
Hosting her first sleepover, Jada has lots of scientific activities planned, but when her best friends just want to hang out, can Jada figure out the formula for fun and save the sleepover?
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighborhood, Mary knows she can use her stylish talent to spruce it up. Soon she's rallying neighborhood shops and calling on her friends to help. With Mary leading the way, this group carries out her little plan that has a big impact on her community!" --