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Ablaze by Jessica Lawson, Sarah Gonzales

Ablaze

Jessica Lawson, Sarah Gonzales

A lyrical and empowering biography on Deanne Shulman, America’s first female smokejumper.

Sharing the Dream by Shelia P. Moses, Keith Mallett

Sharing the Dream

Shelia P. Moses, Keith Mallett

An inspiring portrait of a monumental day in US history, seen through a child’s eyes.

Unstoppable John by Pat Zietlow Miller, Jerry Jordan

Unstoppable John

Pat Zietlow Miller, Jerry Jordan

A poignant picture book biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history.

One Day in June by Tourmaline, Charlot Kristensen

One Day in June

Tourmaline, Charlot Kristensen

This vibrant and joyful picture book celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that lead to PRIDE month, written by award-winning filmmaker and artist Tourmaline.

Let's Fly! by Barrington Irving, Chana Stiefel, Shamar Knight-Justice

Let's Fly!

Barrington Irving, Chana Stiefel, Shamar Knight-Justice

The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world—co-authored by Barrington and award-winning author Chana Stiefel, with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice.

Incredible by Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dion MBD

Incredible

Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Dion MBD

Olympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.

Magic in a Drop of Water by Julie Winterbottom, Susan Reagan

Magic in a Drop of Water

Julie Winterbottom, Susan Reagan

An entertaining and gorgeous picture book biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution.

Imogen by Elizabeth Partridge, Yuko Shimizu

Imogen

Elizabeth Partridge, Yuko Shimizu

A picture book biography of the iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge.

A Universe Big & Small by James Yang, James Yang

A Universe Big & Small

James Yang, James Yang

Geisel Award–winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.

JIM! by Jerrold Connors, Jerrold Connors

JIM!

Jerrold Connors, Jerrold Connors

A picture book biography of the late, great James Marshall—illustrator of Miss Nelson is Missing and the George and Martha series—and as clever, delightful, and daring as Jim himself.

Make Your Mark by Jacci Gresham, Sherry Fellores, David Wilkerson

Make Your Mark

Jacci Gresham, Sherry Fellores, David Wilkerson

A picture book biography celebrating the first known Black female tattoo artist in the U.S., Jacci Gresham, co-authored by Jacci herself, and with stylish, accessible artwork by David Wilkerson.

Prince Among Slaves by N. H. Senzai, Anna Rich

Prince Among Slaves

N. H. Senzai, Anna Rich

The extraordinary and consequential biography of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a Muslim West African prince turned enslaved plantation worker, and his lifelong fight to be free and return home.

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