The Courage to Compete: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Following My Dreams 

By Abbey Curran and Elizabeth Kaye

Published by HarperCollins

Abbey Curran’s has cerebral palsy.  She made history when she was the first contestant with a disability to win a major beauty pageant.

 

 

 

 

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

By Robbie Robertson and Illustrated by David

Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers

In the 14^th century, Hiawatha translated the Peacemaker’s message of unity and shared it with the five warring Iroquois nations.  His message helped unit the tribes and changed the way the Iroquois governed themselves.  His message was used a blueprint for democracy by the authors of the United States Constitution.

 

 

 

The Rain Wizard: The Amazing, Mysterious, True Life of Charles Mallory Hatfield

By Larry Dane Brimner

Published by Calkins Creek

In 1915, the city of San Diego’s reservoirs had nearly dried up.  In order to survive the city needed rain and a lot of it.  They hired Charles Mallory Hatfield, the so called rain wizard,  and got more than they bargained for.  It rained, and rained, and rained.

 

 

Hot Pink: The Life and Fashions of Elsa Schiaparelli 

By Susan Goldman Rubin

Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers

Elsa Schiaparelli’s signature color was shocking pink (or hot pink as we call it today.)  A fashion designer, Schiaparelli was the first to feature wedged heels, shoulder bags and the concept of runway fashion shows.