Issue link: https://fredparent.uberflip.com/i/1456053
www.FredericksburgParent.NET 27 Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History by Naibe Reynoso A delightful bilingual rhyming book highlighting eleven Latinas that made U.S. history in varied professions. These women include Ellen Ochoa (first Latina astro- naut to go to space), Antonia Novello (first female U.S Surgeon General) and Sonia Sotomeyer (first Latina Supreme Court Justice). How Women Won the Vote: Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Their Big Idea by Susan Campbell Bartoletti The story of how two friends went from a London jail to leading the U.S. women's suffrage movement in a fight for equality. Paul and Burns' fearless crusade culminated with the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard Mary Walker's life began in slavery and ended during the Civil Rights Movement. While accomplishing much throughout her long life, she set out to do one last thing—at 116 years old, she finally learned to read. Mary Walker demonstrates how women can do anything, at any age. Malala Yousafzai Warrior with Words by Karen Leggett Abouraya A champion for education, Malala Yousafzai stood up against the Taliban to advocate for Pakistani women's rights. This picture book makes her remarkable journey of strength and survival accessible to young readers. Shining Star: the Anna May Wong Story by Paula Yoo Anna May Wong was the first Chinese-American actress to receive recogni- tion in the cinematic world, despite facing heavy discrimination. Her work paved the way for Asian-American actresses that would follow her. Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills by Renée Watson Florence Mills, a girl born to former slaves, rose above her circumstances and achieved her dream of becoming a successful stage performer. This charming story shows the power of one woman's voice. Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids and Nancy K. Mays The inspiring autobiographical account of how Sharice Davids rose to become one of the first Native American congresswomen. Despite a society working against her, she used her voice to make an impact in her community.