Brenda Perez Mendoza
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"Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Learn how policy has shaped opportunity for American immigrants. Readers will understand what a "Dreamer" is and why they may hear that term in the news or their community. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from...
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"Find out how political status and the way we talk about it affect lives in the Latinx community. This title explores the nature of migration, its role in the history of civilization, and the rights and dignity inalienable to all people. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author,...
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"Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator,...
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"Explore the vocabulary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate,...
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"Find out how a push for fair working conditions launched a civil rights movement that changed the country. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator, advocate, and author Brenda Mendoza to reach children...
7) Cesar Chavez
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"This biography celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez in a simple, age-appropriate way. Early readers learn about the movement Chavez helped launch to bring dignity and justice to the lives of America's farm workers. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions who embody values that readers of all ages can aspire to"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Sonia Sotomayor rose to a seat on the highest court in the country. This early reader biography introduces young readers to her life and achievements in a simple, age-appropriate way. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions who embody values that readers of all ages can aspire to"-- Provided by publisher.
9) Ellen Ochoa
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"Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Latina astronaut in space. This early reader biography presents her life and accomplishments in a simple, age-appropriate way. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions who embody values that readers of all ages can aspire to"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Dolores Huerta
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"Dolores Huerta has worked for decades in support of laborers, farm workers, immigrants, women, and people living in poverty. Her tireless activism is presented in this early reader biography in a simple and age-appropriate way. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions who embody values that readers of all ages can aspire to"-- Provided by publisher.