Robin Stevensonová se ve své rozsáhlé tvorbě zaměřuje na mladé čtenáře a děti. Její díla se často zabývají tématy rozmanitosti, komunity a práva na vlastní tělo, zkoumají složitost identity a společenských výzev. Stevensonová s citem pro detail a empatií pro své postavy přináší příběhy, které jsou nejen poutavé, ale také podněcují k zamyšlení. Její psaní je oceňováno pro svou upřímnost a schopnost oslovit mladé čtenáře na hluboké úrovni.
Focusing on the LGBTQ+ community's rich diversity and significant achievements over the past fifty years, this updated edition highlights the contributions of young activists. It emphasizes the importance of celebrating community and progress, showcasing a range of voices and experiences that reflect the ongoing journey toward equality and acceptance.
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell stories from the challenging but defining years of Martin Luther King, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists who championed our civil liberties-and shaped the world.
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.
This charming rhyming alphabet book follows a family's adventure at a Pride parade as they search for their lost dog. Each letter introduces new characters and vibrant scenes, celebrating diversity and inclusion while engaging young readers with playful language and rhythm. The story combines a heartfelt narrative with educational elements, making it a delightful read that promotes love and acceptance.
Following cousins on a road trip to Pride as they dive into family secrets and friendships, When You Get the Chance is a contemporary YA novel, perfect for fans of David Levithan and Becky Albertalli, and for readers looking for a story of friendship and family.
True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars
This collection presents childhood biographies of sixteen diverse musicians, showcasing their early lives and formative experiences. It highlights the journeys of pop songwriters, classical performers, and R&B singers, illustrating how their backgrounds influenced their musical paths. Through these stories, readers gain insight into the unique challenges and inspirations that shaped these artists before they achieved fame.
Focusing on continuing medical education and professional development, this guide offers practical insights while avoiding excessive theory. It serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals across various specialties, as well as for those involved in the planning, design, delivery, and accreditation of CME programs.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts such as: • Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought a Beatles album. • Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as librarians for fun. • Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to drop water balloons off the roof! Kid Trailblazers explores the childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the world.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world s attention at the Summer Olympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Tatyana McFadden, and more.
An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. In this accessible resource, middle-grade readers can learn about the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America. Presented in an A to Z format, the entries cover a broad range of topics related to the fight for equality, such as “A Is for Activism,” “P Is for Pride” and “S Is for Stonewall Inn.” The book provides a rich hundred-year-long history and covers current topics relevant for kids today, such as banned books and human rights for transgender people. Young activists will find themselves reflected in the stories of trans activist Gavin Grimm, the history of gay-straight alliances and much more. This inspiring and much-needed book provides an accessible introduction to an important topic.