Kirsten Anderson
Who is Kamala Harris
A clear, respectful introduction to a major political figure that emphasizes her background and achievements without getting bogged down in partisan politics.
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Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
by Christian Robinson
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L
Robinson's art transforms a complex life into a joyful, age-accessible celebration of a woman who danced and fought her way to freedom—kids absorb the defiance without the heaviness.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
by Rafael López
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L · 2019
A luminous picture-book biography with Rafael López's signature watercolor style; introduces kids to a remarkable pianist most have never heard of, and the historical detail (Civil War, Lincoln) anchors it genuinely rather than sentimentally.
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
by James Ransome
Picture book · ages 5–9 · 650L
A genuinely moving portrait of dignity and generational hope — the illustrations anchor the emotional weight, and kids sense immediately that Uncle Jed's dream matters beyond the page.