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The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II’s Most Dangerous Spy
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The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II’s Most Dangerous Spy

Claudia Friddell | NONFICTION,  May 01, 2025

This biography is a good addition to a secondary school’s biography collection. Readers who enjoy stories of bravery, espionage, and strong female figures will find Hall’s story both thrilling and inspiring.
Tomatoes on Trial: The Fruit v. Vegetable Showdown
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Tomatoes on Trial: The Fruit v. Vegetable Showdown

Lindsay H Metcalf | NONFICTION,  Apr 01, 2025

This is a novel piece of nonfiction that is fully entertaining for older elementary students.
American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad that Haunted a Nation
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American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad that Haunted a Nation

Barb Rosenstock | NONFICTION,  Apr 01, 2025

A great choice for teens who enjoy ghost stories and those interested in con artists or history. Recommended for all libraries.
All the Truth I Can Stand
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All the Truth I Can Stand

Mason Stokes | FICTION,  Dec 20, 2024

A heartbreaking historical story about grief, legacy, and the complexities of being human. Recommended for general purchase.
Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug
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Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug

Sarah Aronson | NF ELEMENTARY,  Nov 01, 2024

This first children’s book about an important trailblazer “abzuglutely” belongs on the shelf of every library alongside other portraits of leading Jewish women, such as I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy, Goldie Takes a Stand!: Golda Meir’s First Crusade by Barbara Krasner, and Emma’s Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty by Linda Glaser.
Bird Girl: Gene Stratton-Porter Shares Her Love of Nature with the World
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Bird Girl: Gene Stratton-Porter Shares Her Love of Nature with the World

Jill Esbaum | NONFICTION,  Oct 18, 2024

An inspiring tale of passion, resilience, and innovation, covering a remarkable life and encouraging children to pursue their own interests and their dreams.
Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist
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Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist

Sue Ganz-Schmitt | NONFICTION,  Sep 20, 2024

A captivating read for early elementary children and anyone who’s ever had their head or heart in the clouds.
Bea Breaks Barriers!: How Florence Beatrice Price’s Music Triumphed Over Prejudice
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Bea Breaks Barriers!: How Florence Beatrice Price’s Music Triumphed Over Prejudice

Caitlin DeLems | NONFICTION,  Sep 20, 2024

This is an engaging introduction to an important, often overlooked figure in Black history and a great choice for children’s music education or Women’s or Black History Month.
Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!

Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!

Beth Anderson | NONFICTION,  Sep 20, 2024

This enlightening account of a president and his study of the natural world is a needed addition to the elementary library.
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