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1) Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

Author

Alko, Selina

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

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Hanukkah for Kids

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E ALK

Publication Date	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
2012.	Alfred A. Knopf	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Yellow shelves (1st floor) 1 available E ALK	More Info Place Hold

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A child relates how the family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah, enjoying the rich traditions of both religions.

2) The case for loving: the fight for interracial marriage

Author

Alko, Selina

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

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ENF 306.846 ALK

Publication Date	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
[2015]	Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc	1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Yellow shelves (1st floor) 1 available ENF 306.846 ALK	More Info Place Hold

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The story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Perry, who got married in Washington, D.C., and were arrested after they returned to Virginia, and took their legal case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

3) Greetings from the 50 states: how they got their names

Author

Keenan, Sheila

Pub. Date

[2008]

Language

English

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Round Rock Public Library - Blue shelves (1st floor) 1 available

JNF 973 KEE

Publication Date	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
[2008]	Scholastic	112 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Blue shelves (1st floor) 1 available JNF 973 KEE	More Info Place Hold

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The story behind each state's name and nickname is told in this informative book providing historical facts, fun trivia, and a helpful geography lesson.

4) Two friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass

Author

Robbins, Dean

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

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Women's History - Children

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E ROB

Publication Date	Edition	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
2016.	First edition.	Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc	1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 x 29 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Yellow shelves (1st floor) 1 available E ROB	More Info Place Hold

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Imagines what it was like when Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass got together for a cup of tea and discussed their struggles for civil rights.

5) Why am I me?

Author

Britt, Paige

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

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E BRI

Publication Date	Edition	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
2017.	First edition.	Scholastic Press	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Yellow shelves (1st floor) 1 available E BRI	More Info Place Hold

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In a poetic, philosophical exchange, two children of different races ask themselves why they are who and what they are, and speculate on how they could be different.

6) Can I touch your hair?: poems of race, mistakes, and friendship

Author

Latham, Irene

Pub. Date

2018.

Language

English

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Black History Month - Tweens
Poetry and Novels in Verse - Tweens

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Round Rock Public Library - Slat Walls - near book drop/elevator 1 available

JNF 811 LAT

Publication Date	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
2018.	Carolrhoda Books	39 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Slat Walls - near book drop/elevator 1 available JNF 811 LAT	More Info Place Hold

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Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.

7) Shaking things up: 14 young women who changed the world

Author

Hood, Susan

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

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Women's History - Tweens

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JNF 920.72 A HOO

Publication Date	Edition	Publisher	Physical Description	Language	Availability
2018	First edition.	Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,\|c[2018]	40 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm	English	On Shelf Round Rock Public Library - Blue shelves (1st floor) 1 available JNF 920.72 A HOO	More Info Place Hold

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This poetic and visual picture book celebrates persistent women throughout history.

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Selina Alko

1) Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama

2) The case for loving: the fight for interracial marriage

3) Greetings from the 50 states: how they got their names

4) Two friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass

5) Why am I me?

6) Can I touch your hair?: poems of race, mistakes, and friendship

7) Shaking things up: 14 young women who changed the world