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Beth Anderson, a former teacher, loves digging into history and culture for undiscovered gems, exploring points of view, and playing with words. She is drawn to stories that open minds, touch hearts, and inspire questions. Born and raised in Illinois, she now lives in Loveland, Colorado.

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	An Inconvenient Alphabet: Ben Franklin & Noah Webster's Spelling Revolution by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Elizabeth Baddeley (Illustrator) 4.26 avg rating — 318 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 310 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Susan Reagan (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.25 avg rating — 179 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator) 4.16 avg rating — 161 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Anne Lambelet (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 153 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Jenn Harney (Illustrations) 4.16 avg rating — 137 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Sally Wern Comport (illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 102 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tad Lincoln's Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President's House 4.19 avg rating — 100 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Franz's Phantasmagorical Machine by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hamel (Illustrations) 4.24 avg rating — 62 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Behind the Scenes Halloween Edition: “Making It Scary Meant Facing My Haunted Past” by Stan Yan

Happy Halloween! There’s a lot of scary stuff out there. But there can also be a lot of scary stuff inside oneself! With THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG, amazing author/illustrator Stan Yan faced his fears. Here he shares his process of digging into the personal.

GIVEAWAY! Stan is offering a copy of THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG to one lucky winner who leaves a comment below!

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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Emily Saw a Door by Mel Rosenberg (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I LOVE this book! It is amazingly complex, simple, and profound at the same time and allows the reader, of ANY age, to connect emotionally. This will spark conversation, sharing, and empathy in homes, schools, libraries, and any where else the book i ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing No Brain the Same: Neurodivergent Young Activists Shaping Our Future by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sharing how others see the world opens up our thinking to build empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Such an important book! Each spread contains 3 types of text with different purposes: poetry provides a window, a sidebar provides more informatio ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Twelve Daring Grays: A Whale Migration Adventure by Nora Nickum (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Beautiful art and lyrical text share a little known behavior of gray whales in which they risk beaching themselves in pursuit of food. This book is sure to inspire a quest for more information about these fascinating creatures and whale-size respect ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing The Ocean's Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life by Jilanne Hoffmann (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Gorgeous and fascinating, this book shares the mind-blowing wonder of nature. You won’t dip your toe in the ocean again without thinking of all the tiny creatures with all their magicalness that sustain the ocean and world. An important story, too fo ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang by Stan Yan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This story of family, friends, fears, culture, and the ups and downs of childhood is funny, tender, and engaging on multiple levels. The personalities of the characters jump off the page through expressive art and voice. For many readers, this story ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Beatrice and the Nightingale by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A truly lovely story of connection in so many ways. Beatrice Harrison's love of music comes alive in text and art as we follow her path to play the cello. When the notes of her cello connect to a nightingale and bring together their songs, readers ex ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition): Timeless Tales and New Adventures Kids Will Love to Read by Bianca Schulze (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I found classics that nurture cultural literacy, as well as a diverse range of books to provide window, doors, and mirrors for young readers. More recent releases on their way to becoming classics abound. And seeing many of my personal favorites that ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing The Wire Zoo: How Elizabeth Berrien Learned to Turn Wire into Amazing Art by Natasha Wing	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This story of one girl's dream to create the art she saw in her mind is so much more than a story about art. Berrien's determination and emotional journey shine through as she learns skill after skill and solves problem after problem on her path to a ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods by Anne Lambelet (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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