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Doreen Rappaport

    Doreen Rappaportová je autorkou mnoha knih pro mladé čtenáře, které se vyznačují důkladně prozkoumanou multikulturní historií, historickými fikcemi, přepracovanými lidovými pohádkami a mýty a příběhy těch, které nazývá „dosud neoslavovanými“. Její práce se často zaměřuje na jedinečný hlas a na hrdiny, kteří si zaslouží uznání. Rappaportová pečlivě zkoumá a oživuje méně známé aspekty historie, čímž obohacuje chápání světa u mladých čtenářů a inspiruje je k objevování vlastních příběhů.

    Helen's Big World
    The Lizzie borden trial
    Eleanor, Quiet No More
    Martin’s Big Words. The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    • Eleanor, Quiet No More

      The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt

      Raised in a strict Victorian household, Eleanor Roosevelt faced loneliness and criticism, yet she found comfort in literature and her own thoughts. Her intelligence and empathy attracted many friendships and led to her marriage with Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Unlike her peers, she focused on teaching underprivileged children in New York City. As First Lady, she became a groundbreaking figure in social and political activism, advocating for civil rights and significantly impacting American society.

      Eleanor, Quiet No More
    • You be the jury. Read the testimony, and deliver the verdict. Was Lizzie Borden guilty or not guilty of first-degree murder? Its up to you.

      The Lizzie borden trial
    • Helen's Big World

      The Life of Helen Keller

      • 48 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení

      This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Keller's poignant narrative. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making "Helen's Big World" an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America--and the world--forever.

      Helen's Big World