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Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen ofMiami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King medalistCharles R. Smith, Jr. and debut picture book illustrator CharlotKristensen.The folks they lined up to meet the Motorcycle Queen, seated sidesattleon her motorbike machine.In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycleand headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Blackwoman at the time. Paying her way by winning motorcycle races,she criss-crossed the country through small towns, big cities, andwide open spaces.But not everyone was happy to see Bessie's brown face peeking outfrom underneath her helmet. And more than once, Bessie found herselfmaking some quick exits on the back of her bike to escape JimCrow. A trailblazer in the world of women's racing and motorcycling,Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all childrento pursue their dreams.From the first line, award-winning author Charles R. Smith Jr.'spoetry evokes emotion, excitement, fear, and wonder in equal measures.Charlot Kristensen portrays Bessie and the American landscapewith vivid imagery that is sure to capture the attention of youngreaders.A much-needed story about a Black woman who paved the way for futuregenerations, for fans of The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander andKadir Nelson and My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero andZeke Peña.

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprisingis one of history's most powerful acts of resistance. Here, authorJoshua M. Greene (Signsof Survival) tells the truestory of a young Jewish woman who was instrumental in the uprisingas a smuggler of messages and weapons into and out of the WarsawGhetto.Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determinedto wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her familyare among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind thewalls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full ofstarvation, suffering and death.When Vladka’s family is deported to concentration camps,Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are partof the Jewish underground: a group determined to fight back againstthe Nazis, no matter the cost.Vladka’s role in the underground? To pass as a non-Jew,sneaking out of the ghetto to blend into Polish society while smugglingsecret messages and weapons back over the ghetto wall. Everymove she makes comes with the risk of being arrested or killed.But Vladka and her friends know that their missions are worth thedanger –they are preparing for an uprising like no other,one that will challenge the Nazi war machine. This astonishing true story of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, toldthrough the lens of Holocaust survivor and educator Vladka MeedIntroduces readers to a crucial piece of history while highlightingthe persistence of bravery in the face of hateA beautifully written and thoughtfully designed work of narrativenonfiction

A lively collection of poems about fantastic football legends from around the world with Charles R. Smith Jr.'s trademark upbeat rhyme.Whether the poems in this exuberant collection are cheering for Messi, "The Magician"; the "Striking Viking" Erling Haaland; or "Blue Blur" Kylian Mbappé who torches the net with his afterburn blast, Charles R. Smith Jr.’s high-energy verse celebrates the talents of an international roster of footballing icons. Fun and lively text paired with dynamic, action-packed photos, this is the perfect gift for any football fan!