These books introduce readers to girls and women who refused to take no for an answer, holding onto their dreams and letting their talents shine through even when the cards were stacked against them.
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When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters.
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To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them.
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The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her ko-ōo, her aunt.
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Hazel Ying Lee was born fearless — she was not afraid of anything, and the moment she took her first airplane ride, she knew where she belonged. When people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel wouldn't take no for an answer.
Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today!
This beautifully illustrated book shares engaging stories of 16 trailblazing Asian Americans. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, discover role models, and meet ordinary people who did extraordinary things.