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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Mighty menfolk Mighty menfolk Carole Boston Weatherford Summary, An African American child describes the good qualities of the men in her community and in her family. OL13570591W
A hand to guide me A hand to guide me Denzel Washington,Daniel Paisner Highlighting the importance of everyday mentorship, a Hollywood star shares his personal story of mentoring and mentors who shaped his life, and introduces the life-changing stories of more than seve… OL15843157W
Real kids, real stories, real change Real kids, real stories, real change Garth Sundem Thirty true stories profile kids from around the world who used their heads, their hearts, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do extraordinary things. OL18682503W
Rejected princesses Rejected princesses Jason Porath "A brazen, uproarious collection of illustrations of tough women both historical and fantastical--too awesome, too fierce, and sometimes too weird. These are not fantasy tales of blushing ingenues an… OL20040304W
Saints for girls Saints for girls Solveig Muus Every girl needs to know she is cherished. She needs to share her heart with someone who will honor, esteem, and care for her. She needs to believe there is a God who loves her personally and has a v… OL24990704W
Women of the millenium Women of the millenium W. C. Duke Brown Short biographies of five of the most influential women in the world. OL27309530W
¡Leer cambió mi vida! ¡Leer cambió mi vida! Beth Johnson Después de una vida llena de maltratos, María Cárdenas al fin podía vivir en paz con su hija. Pero pronto, la hija sería capaz de leer mejor que la madre. ¿Qué podría hacer María cuando eso sucediera… OL27704638W
Lines of wisdom Lines of wisdom Oliver Strewe Young writers from around the country pen profiles of ordinary and elderly Australians they find inspirational. Evocative and engaging these profiles reveal much about young and old Australians and e… OL28951138W