Debra Kempf Shumaker
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I love the opening line of this book—"When Ruth Patrick was five years old, she fell in love with pond scum." Who wouldn't want to continue reading?! Ruth was born in 1907 and grew up to be a biologist when women weren't welcome in the sciences. She ...more | |
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Middle school can be tough. And poor Bunny Baxter is going through the wringer after being redistricted and facing her first year of middle school without her group of friends. Bunny's anxiety builds and she comes up with completely the wrong solutio ...more | |
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Amazing historical fiction story about the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. With beautiful language, Colman has created heartfelt characters, stunning scenery, and dramatic action that pulls you right in. All middle grade readers should pick up this story! | |
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Fascinating biography for kids about Bruce Lee who broke Hollywood barriers. Highly recommend! | |
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Luana is excited to be in Brazil with her grandmother and extended family, but is also feeling a little out of place as they get ready to celebrate Festa Junina. With lovely, lyrical text and stunning art, this is a sweet book on family traditions, b ...more | |
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What a fun book! It explores how new technologies might prove or disprove about 45 Cryptids from the land, air, and sea. A great way to introduce STEM to kids. I would have loved this book as a kid! | |
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A sweet friendship story. Highly recommend! | |
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One Girl's Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land
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I love this inspirational story about a Lucy Sone, a girl who was frustrated that girls and women were told to keep quiet, their voices didn't matter and how she grew up to fight for and end to slavery and women's rights. A picture book biography tha ...more | |
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An amazing and inspiring story of a woman who dealt with so much her entire life—Jim Crow laws, marching for equal rights, the murder of her husband, Medgar Evers. But Myrlie accomplished great things and eventually realized a long-deferred dream of ...more | |
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What a lovely and fun book that shows how one family celebrates Hanukkah with it's extended family. The text is lively and cozy and the art is adorable. A great book for families of all religions to read. Understanding each other's culture and celebr ...more | |