Almost American girl : an illustrated memoir by Ha, Robin 

Paperback(Harper Alley, 2020)

BTSB #: 408827 Available

Dewey: 305.9/AAges: 13-17   


Genres:

Subjects: Ha, Robin Korean American women cartoonists - Biography Korean American women illustrators - Biography Mother-daughter relationship - United States - Biography Teenage girls - United States - Biography Autobiographical comic books, strips, etc United States Korea (South)

Summary: A powerful and moving teen memoir in graphic novel format about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life.

American anthem : a song of our nation by Scheer, Gene 

BTSB Prebound(Philomel, 2021)

BTSB #: 782893 Available

Dewey: 973/NAges: 4-8   


Genres:

Subjects: Anthems Encouragement - Songs Hope - Songs United States

Summary: Based on the song that President Joe Biden quoted in his inaugural address, this picture book celebrates the beauty and diversity of this country and the legacies on which we build our future.

How dare the sun rise : memoirs of a war child by Uwiringiyimana, Sandra 

Paperback(HarperCollins, 2017)

BTSB #: 901245 Available

Dewey: 362.87/AAges: 13-18   


Genres:

Subjects: Uwiringiyimana, Sandra Refugees - Biography Women - Biography Congolese (Democratic Republic) - Warfare Congolese (Democratic Republic) - United States Africans - Biography Congo (Democratic Republic) Rwanda United States

Summary: Presents the story of Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who tells the tale of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism.

Who is George Lucas? [Who was--? (Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin Workshop)]by Pollack, Pam 

Paperback(Penguin Workshop, 2014)

BTSB #: 107474 Available

Dewey: 791.43/BAges: 8-12   
Lexile: 930

Genres:

Subjects: Lucas, George,|d1944- Motion picture producers and directors - United States - Biography Screenwriters - Biography Motion picture studios United States Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Biography

Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.

Who was Julia Child? [Who was--? (Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin Workshop)]by Edgers, Geoff 

Paperback(Penguin Workshop, 2015)

BTSB #: 303237 Available

Dewey: 641.5/BAges: 8-12   
AR: 5.2 MG RC: 5.4 3-5 Lexile: 820 F&P: T

Genres:

Subjects: Child, Julia Women cooks - Biography United States

Summary: Describes the life and career of Julia Child, who was the author of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and became one of the most well-known television cooking chefs.