Most Popular Books by Kekla Magoon

Traces the life of the civil rights leader, who fought for the rights of migrant workers and helped form the United Farm Workers union.

Discusses the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Naomi Osaka! Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis—and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere. In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka—and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, and more!

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby''s bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading! Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges: "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews "Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Ayana Ndoum, who prefers blending into the background, will have to take center stage for the class variety show—but it''s hard to concentrate on her talent when her embarrassing dad is volunteering at school, too! Mrs. Z’s class is holding a variety show, and everyone has signed up to demonstrate their special skills! Everyone, that is, except Ayana Ndoum. She’s good at reading, but someone’s already reciting a poem. She’s good at synchronized swimming, but they can''t get a pool onstage. What could her act be? Before she can figure it out, she has an even bigger problem to deal with: Why is her dad at school? Turns out her dad is a variety show volunteer! He talks to everyone and asks too many questions. It’s embarrassing for Ayana, who likes to be quiet and help from the sidelines. With her dad taking up the spotlight, will she ever find her own way to shine? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Ayana’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from award-winning author Kekla Magoon. Perfect for! ★ My Weirdtastic School fans ★ Reluctant readers ★ Classroom read-alouds Andrew Clements fans ★ Quiet kids ★ Anyone who’s ever been embarrassed by a parent! Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!

Les parents de Malcolm ont toujours poussé à réaliser ses rêves. Mais comment Malcolm Little peut-il continuer à espérer après le meurtre de son père et l''internement de sa mère en hôpital psychiatrique ? D''autant que ses professeurs lui rient au nez lorsque Malcolm leur confie vouloir devenir avocat. Devenu orphelin, privé de ses frères et soeurs, Malcolm décide de fuir ce monde dominé par les blancs, d''abord à Boston, chez sa demi-soeur, pour s''étourdir de musique, d''alcool et de danse, avant de partir à Harlem, et de devenir un escroc accompli. Emprisonné pour vol à l''âge de 20 ans, Malcolm découvrira la religion musulmane, rencontrera la foi et deviendra Malcolm X, grand prêcheur militant pour la défense du peuple noir.

In einem gigantischen Labyrinth unter der Oberfläche des Planeten Infinity müssen Dash und seine Freunde vom Team Alpha das dritte der sechs gesuchten Elemente finden. Doch dort lauern schreckliche Ungeheuer, und auch das Omega Team ist den Alphas nach wie vor auf den Fersen. Außerdem ist das gesuchte Element so gefährlich, dass ein einziger falscher Handgriff tödliche Folgen haben kann. Jeder Fehler, den das Alpha Team begeht, könnte sein letzter sein!

This book gives readers a balanced look at the issue of welfare and its surrounding arguments. The Welfare Debate familiarizes readers with the background of the welfare system, the key players and issues within the debate, and the welfare reforms of the 1990s. Current welfare strategies, including funding and distribution, as well as future solutions, are introduced as well. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Mrs. Z''s class is holding a variety show, and everyone has signed up to demonstrate their special talent! Everyone that is, except Ayana Ndoum. She''s good at reading, but someone''s already reciting a poem out loud. She''s good at synchronized swimming, but they can''t get a pool onstage. What could her talent be? Before she can figure it out, she has an even bigger problem to deal with: Why is her dad at school? Turns out her dad--a professor who gets excited about schedules and has lots of goofy sayings--is a variety show volunteer! He talks to everyone and asks too many questions. It''s embarrassing for Ayana, who likes to be quiet and help from the sidelines. And with her dad taking up the spotlight, will she ever find her own way to shine?

The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, part eco-mystery, all action-adventure--and now the final books in the series are available in one far-out boxed set! Earth is in danger! The Alpha and Omega teams are in a race for the six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy, and the teams are running out of time. Which group of remarkable kids will be the first to gather all the elements? And will they all make it back to Earth before it''s too late? Find more danger, aliens, and exciting new worlds in this final half of the Voyagers'' unforgettable mission.

"When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. Just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise. Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. But when they realize what they''re up against--money, power, and lies--they quickly shift from competition to cooperation, joining forces as superheroes. Riley is savvy with people; Maya is a whiz with gadgets. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day! Relatable and rich in themes of family, community, and compromise, the Blue Stars series will entertain and empower, inspiring readers to be the stars they are."--Amazon.

When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a group of children trying to take back what is rightfully theirs in this futuristic retelling of Robin Hood.

Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar''s career and life.