⬇️ Author Karen M. Greenwald shares about their picture book THE MUD ANGELS: HOW STUDENTS SAVED THE CITY OF FLORENCE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for anyone who loves an internationally relevant true story about the power of youth, community harmony, volunteerism, the importance of art and history, and hope."

📚 "This book can also be used for discussions about the environment, showing respect of/for others, giving back, and the fact that, as one child who heard a reading of the book said, "...kids can change the world!"

Author: Karen M. Greenwald

Illustrator: Olga Lee

Publisher: Albert Whitman

Publication Date: 4.4.24

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📌 www.karengreenwald.com 

📌 IG/YouTube: @karenmgreenwald

📌 Bluesky: @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

⬇️ Author Sarah Aronson shares about their picture book ABZUGLUTELY! BATTLING BELLOWING BELLA ABZUG.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids who are interested in history, justice, and politics. I dedicated the book to loud girls, to encourage them to be like Bella—bold and brazen and unafraid to speak their truths!"

📚 "This book can also be used to inspire a discussion on civic discourse!"

Author: Sarah Aronson

Illustrator: Andrea D'Aquino

Publisher: Calkins Creek

Publication Date: October 2024

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📌 www.saraharonson.com 

⬇️ Author Christy Mihaly shares about their picture book OUR CONGRESS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for adults who want to talk with kids about how Congress is supposed to work and its role in our democracy."

📚 "This book can also be used with older kids who like reading picture books and mini-graphic-novels and want to find out more about the history and function of Congress."

Author: Christy Mihaly

Illustrator: Doruntina Beqiraj

Publisher: Albert Whitman

Publication Date: Sept 2024

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📌 http://www.christymihaly.com/ 

📌 IG: christymihaly

⬇️ Author Claire Annette Noland shares about their picture book NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for creative makers."

📚 "This book can also be used in schools for recycling enthusiasts, young historians, making do, reusing what you have, quilts, sewing, and flour sacks."

Author: Claire Annette Noland

Illustrator: Angela C. Hawkins

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date: March 19, 2024

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📌 website: claireannettenoland.com 

📌 instagram: @claireannettenolandbooks

📌 facebook: Claire Annette Noland

📌 Bluesky: claireannette.bsky.social

📌 x/twitter: claire_noland

⬇️ Author Dana Marie Miroballi shares about their picture book IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for encouraging children to embrace their cultural identity."

📚 "This book can also be used to learn about the origins of Black hairstyles."

Author: Dana Marie Miroballi 

Illustrator: Patricia Grannum

Publisher: Beaming Books

Publication Date: 5/28/24

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📌 danamiroballi.com 

📌 Instagram: noshesthebear

📌 Twitter: shesthebear

📌 Bluesky: noshesthebear

⬇️ Author Beth Anderson shares about their picture book THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS, TRUTH, AND A MIGHTY MOOSE!

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for encouraging critical thinking."

📚 "This book can also be used for connecting science and history."

Author: Beth Anderson

Illustrator: Jeremy Holmes

Publisher: Calkins Creek/Astra BFYR

Publication Date: May 2024

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📌 https://bethandersonwriter.com 

📌 @BAndersonWriter (twitter, IG, Blue Sky)

⬇️ Author Ronni Diamondstein shares about their picture book JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for Women's History Month."

📚 "This book can also be used for launching Writers' Workshop and Readers' Workshop."

Author: Ronni Diamondstein 

Illustrator: Bats Langley 

Publisher: Sky Pony Press

Publication Date: November 7, 2023

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📌 www.ronnidiamondstein.com 

📌 Twitter: @MaggieMae10514

📌 Instagram:@maggiemaepupreporter

📌 Bluesky: @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social

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⬇️ Author Bonni Goldberg shares about their picture book DOÑA GRACIA SAVED WORLDS.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for discovering a little known mighty woman from history."

📚 "This book can also be used to explore identity, community, and the idea that every person is like a whole world."

Author: Bonni Goldberg

Illustrator: Alida Massari

Publisher: Karben

Publication Date/Year: December 2023

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📌 www.bonnigoldberg.com

📌 www.facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks 

📌 www.instagram.com/goldbergbonni

⬇️ Author/illustrator Hannah Salyer shares about their picture book ANCESTORY: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for students of all ages to learn about our ancient ancestors and pieces of our collective past."

📚 "This book can also be used to help frame the context of early human life on our planet, and delve into early art history."

Author: Hannah Salyer

Illustrator: Hannah Salyer

Publisher: Harper Collins (Clarion)

Publication Date: April 11th, 2023

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📌 instagram: @h.salyer

📌 website: hannahsalyer.com 

📌 twitter: @hansalyer

⬇️ Author Kelly Bennett shares about their picture book THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT:

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for baseball fans of all ages."

This book can also be used for:

📚 lyrical text & realistic illustrations for T-Ballers

📚 more than 100 years of  baseball history

📚 trivia & vintage photos for Fast-ballers

📚 Yankee Stadium and Babe Ruth! 

Author: Kelly Bennett

Illustrator: Susanna Covelli

Publisher: Familius

Publication Date/Year: March 2023

Follow:

📌 www.kellybennett.com 

📌 @kellybennettbooks

📌 @familius

📌 @susannacovelliart