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Hidden Figures (Paperback)
Margot Lee Shetterly; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
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Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy
Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta
Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the
incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA
launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan,
Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at
math...really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest
successes, like providing the calculations for America's first
journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black
and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They
persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In
this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the
story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known
as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial
barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.
"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women
who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture
book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read
Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love
math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."
Carlos isn't sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos's top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he isn't happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesn't make it easy. Will Carlos--and his geckos--survive Bernardo's visit? Can he keep the peace for his family's sake? Emerging and newly independent readers are sure to recognize themselves in this humorous school and family story.
'The beautiful, revelatory biography of Jim Ede and Kettle's Yard
that we have been waiting for. I loved it.' Edmund de Waal The
lives of Jim Ede and the Kettle's Yard artists represent a
thrilling tipping point in twentieth-century modernism: a new
guard, a new way of making and seeing, and a new way of living with
art. The artists Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Henry Moore,
Christopher Wood, Barbara Hepworth, David Jones, Alfred Wallis and
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska were not a set like the Bloomsbury Set or
Ravilious and his friends. But Jim Ede recognised in each of the
artists he championed something common and kindred, some quality of
light and life and line. Jim Ede is the figure who unites them. His
vision continues to influence the way we understand art and modern
living. He was a man of extraordinary energies: a collector,
dealer, fixer, critic and, above all, friend to artists. For Ede,
works of art were friends and art could be found wherever you
looked - in a pebble, feather or seedhead. Art lived and a life
without art, beauty, friendship and creativity was a life not worth
living. Art was not for galleries alone and it certainly wasn't
only for the rich. At Kettle's Yard in Cambridge, he opened his
home and his collection to all comers. He showed generations of
visitors that learning to look could be a whole new way of life. In
this captivating, lively and deeply researched biography, Laura
Freeman reveals the life of a man who helped shape
twentieth-century British art, and sheds new light on the rare
beauty and character of his greatest creation, Kettle's Yard.
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I'm an American (Hardcover)
Darshana Khiani; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
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Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who
would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first
South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United
States in this moving picture book biography of Kamala Harris. When
Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil
rights marches-so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a
frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with:
"Freedom!" As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator
running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom
and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring
figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in
middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in
Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she
believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. And now this
dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President
of the United States. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and
featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture
book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people
that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one
another.
AI Assurance: Towards Trustworthy, Explainable, Safe, and Ethical
AI provides readers with solutions and a foundational understanding
of the methods that can be applied to test AI systems and provide
assurance. Anyone developing software systems with intelligence,
building learning algorithms, or deploying AI to a domain-specific
problem (such as allocating cyber breaches, analyzing causation at
a smart farm, reducing readmissions at a hospital, ensuring
soldiers' safety in the battlefield, or predicting exports of one
country to another) will benefit from the methods presented in this
book. As AI assurance is now a major piece in AI and engineering
research, this book will serve as a guide for researchers,
scientists and students in their studies and experimentation.
Moreover, as AI is being increasingly discussed and utilized at
government and policymaking venues, the assurance of AI systems-as
presented in this book-is at the nexus of such debates.
When the students in Nikki and Deja's class find out that their
school is going to hold its first-ever election for student body
president, some kids are more excited than others. But none is as
excited as Deja, who figures she's a shoo-in for the third grade
nomination. Deja decides that Nikki will be her campaign manager,
of course, and puts her to work right away. But will Deja's
tendency to rush into things and boss people around alienate her
best friend when she needs her most, and spoil her chances of
becoming president of Carver Elementary?
This is a charming new entry in a chapter book series praised
for its humor and authentic characters.
As the twenty-first century unfolds, notions of our cultural past
and how our history has influenced our present shift almost daily.
Within this, accepted artistic trajectories are being questioned
and new connections made. In this wide-ranging and
thought-provoking publication, experts in their field address
specific aspects of British art of the twentieth century.
Presenting new perspectives on established narratives, subjects
range from British Surrealism and the rise of corporate and private
patronage, to nationality and British identity. Complemented by a
range of striking images, this publication succeeds in showing the
strength of the British artistic tradition while also encouraging
the reader to rethink and explore the existing narrative.
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Nikki and Deja (Paperback)
Karen English; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
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Will the new girl come between Nikki and Deja?
When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best
friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club to exclude her. But
the results are not what they expected--now they're in a fight with
each other!
Youngsters will find a lot to cheer for in this delightful story.
The joys and complexities of school life are captured with finesse
and humor, and the writing, complemented with charming
illustrations, is spot on for readers ready to enjoy longer texts.
Look for more adventures with Nikki and Deja in Birthday Blues!
When Ebere's mother puts her to bed at night, she always says,
"Remember to dream, Ebere." And dream, Ebere does! Encouraged by
her mother to make her dreams as big as possible, Ebere imagines
herself as the captain of a rocket ship with the ability to go
anywhere in the universe. A message of hope and possibility,
award-winning star of stage and screen Cynthia Erivo's debut
picture book is an ode to a child's imagination, a parent's love,
and the big dreams shared by both.
A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first
black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut
author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator
Laura Freeman. Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-Foot
Girl chronicles this trailblazing athlete's journey-and the talent,
force of spirit, and energy that made it possible for her to break
barriers and ascend to the top of the tennis world. Althea Gibson
was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem.
She couldn't sit still! When she put her mind to it, the
fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport-stickball with
the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who
would hit with her. But being the quickest, tallest, most fearless
player in Harlem wasn't enough for Althea. She knew she could be a
tennis champion. Because of segregation, black people weren't
allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn't
care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in
the world. And with skill and determination, she did just that,
eventually becoming the first black person-man or woman-to win a
trophy at Wimbledon. Share this nonfiction picture book biography
with young readers interested in sports, American history, and
African American pioneers. A strong choice for the classroom and
for homeschooling.
"A brilliant introduction to a powerful Black female politician and
voting rights activist. Todd and Freeman bring this to life in
their creative biography of Georgia-based politician Abrams."
-Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews) "Freeman's airbrush-style digital
art leans into portraiture while visually bridging the astral
divide, evoking yearning, frustration, and sisterly pride in their
ongoing mission of purpose." -Publishers Weekly Stacey Abrams,
politician and Nobel peace prize nominee, is brought to life in
this poetic picture book biography that follows Abrams's fight for
voters' rights. Narrated by Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells-Barnett,
Septima Clark, and Fannie Lou Hamer, this powerful story tells how
Abrams's work was inspired by those luminaries before her.
"Sometimes she would light the way. Sometimes her way would be lit
by others..." Stacey Abrams was always destined for big things,
because she always imagined more. Now she protects the least
powerful, works toward making voting fair and easy, and demands
better for Georgia and every other state in this nation. Stacey
Abrams's determination, perseverance, and courage will inspire
younger generations to make meaningful change in the world. Traci
Todd's lyrical text is coupled with stunning artwork from Laura
Freeman, Coretta Scott King Honoree for Hidden Figures. Use this
book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about
Black women and voting. This book is perfect for Black History
Month and to be shared alongside such powerful titles as Kamala
Harris: Rooted In Justice by Nikki Grimes and I Dissent by Debbie
Levy.
Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn't look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin's bike! Meanwhile, Gavin's great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she'll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time.
Offering spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous story about a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even someone who seems strange can turn out to be a good friend, if you give them a chance.
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Adventures with Claudie
Brit Bennett; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
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A stunning love letter to the important women who shape us - from
our own mothers and grandmothers to the legends who paved the way
for girls and women everywhere. Standing on Her Shoulders is a
celebration of the strong women who influence us - from our
mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers to the women who fought
for equality and acceptance. Monica Clark-Robinson's lyrical text
encourages young girls to learn about the powerful and trailblazing
women who laid the path for their own lives and empowers them to
become role models themselves. Acclaimed illustrator Laura
Freeman's remarkable art showcases a loving intergenerational
family and encourages girls to find female heroes in their own
lives. Includes: Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles,
Chloe Kim, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe, Faith
Ringgold, Hilary Clinton, Deb Haaland, Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou
Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary Church Terrell, Jane Addams, Harriet
Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Septima Poinsette Clark, Louisa May
Alcott, Maya Angelou, Zora Neale Hurston, Sacagawea, Bessie
Coleman, Nellie Bly, Yn s Mexia and Harriet Chalmers Adams.
Standing on Her Shoulders will inspire girls of all ages to follow
in the footsteps of these amazing women.
It's tough being the new kid at Carver Elementary. Gavin had
lots of friends at his old school, but the kids here don't even
know that he's pretty good at skateboarding, or how awesome he is
at soccer. And when his classmate Richard comes over and the boys
end up in trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new
friend, he has to take care of his great aunt Myrtle's horrible
little dog as punishment.
To make matters worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention
of the school bully. Will he be able to avoid getting pounded at
the skate park? And how is he ever going to prove he's cool with a
yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side?
Deja is dismayed to learn that her teacher has had an accident and
a substitute will be taking her place. Under the new sub's care,
nothing is the same in Room Ten. A few of the class troublemakers
plot to take advantage of the clueless teacher, and soon other
students join in. Should Nikki and Deja go along with the rest of
the kids in tormenting him? Should they help him out by tattling on
their classmates? Or is there another way to handle the situation?
Here is another charming entry in a chapter book series about
African American girls praised for its accessibility, authenticity,
and humor.
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