Martha Brockenbrough – författare

When American-born, Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he's stopped and told he cannot enter: he isn't American. What happens next would forever change the national conversation on who is, and can be, American. Wong Kim Ark takes his case to the Supreme Court and argues that, as stated in the 14th Amendment, any person born in America should be granted American citizenship regardless of their race. Despite protests from xenophobic lawmakers, Wong Kim Ark ultimately prevails.

A riveting read and richly illustrated YA biography of Founding Father, first United States Secretary of the Treasury, and subject of a hit Broadway musical, Alexander Hamilton.

Human history has always been shaped by technology, but AI is like no technology that has come before it. Unlike the wheel, combustion engines, or electricity, AI does the thing that humans do best: think. AI has defeated players at games like chess. It can create art and music. It’s even allowed grieving people to feel as though they were talking with dead loved ones. It's also put innocent people in jail, manipulated the emotions of social media users, and tricked people into believing untrue things.Martha Brockenbrough guides readers through the development of this technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how AI got here, how to make the best use of it, and how we can expect it to transform our lives.

Complex, passionate, brilliant, flawed? Alexander Hamilton comes alive in Martha Brockenbrough's exciting biography Alexander Hamilton: Revolutionary, which is an essential read for teen fans of Hamilton the musical.Discover the incredible true story behind the Tony Award-winning musical – Hamilton’s early years in the Caribbean; his involvement in the Revolutionary War; and his groundbreaking role in government, which still shapes American government today. Easy to follow, this gripping account of a founding father and American icon features illustrations, maps, timelines, infographics, and additional information ranging from Hamilton's own writings to facts about fashion, music, etiquette and custom of the times, including best historical insults and the etiquette of duels.

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third grade class! When Mrs. Z's class is looking for an animal to "adopt," Thunder Nelson knows just the critter-the baby possum she just saved. But Thunder isn't ready for what happens when a wild animal goes to school!Mrs. Z's class is voting on a small class mascot, since big animals tend to get all the attention. But Thunder hates voting-it's like sports but less fun. Everyone is nominating tardigrades, while Thunder is hoping for something fuzzy, like a hamster.Then she finds an abandoned baby possum and has a brilliant idea. She'll bring the possum to school and convince the class it should be their mascot! How could they resist picking a real, live animal? But when Thunder's plan goes off the rails, the possum-and the class-may end up in danger if Thunder can't find a way to fix her mistakes.Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Thunder's story invites readers into Mrs. Z's class where friendship and fun rule the school.Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Animal lovers!★ Anyone who's had to fix a mistakeRead 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) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7)Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8)Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) - available for preorder now!Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) - available for preorder now!Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation (#11) - available for preorder now!Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat (#12) - 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!

A Hilarious Tale of Friendship and Mischief: In the third installment of the Frank and the Puppy series, Frank and Sunny face their greatest challenge yet: setting boundaries. Join Frank the tuxedo cat and Sunny the corgi pup as they face their biggest challenge yet: a hyperactive little "nibling" named Nellie! When Nellie comes to visit, she turns their peaceful home into a chaotic playground. From forced playdates to unwanted fashion shows, Frank and Sunny must navigate the mayhem and find a way to survive this mischievous guest.This heartwarming and humorous chapter book explores themes of friendship, respect, and understanding. With its charming watercolor illustrations and relatable characters, Frank and the Big Mistake is sure to delight young readers and spark important conversations. Dive into a world of laughter and friendship with Frank the tuxedo cat and Sunny the corgi pup. This delightful series is perfect for young readers who love charming animal tales and heartwarming stories. Why Kids Love the Frank and the Puppy series: — Unforgettable Characters: Frank and Sunny's unique personalities and heartwarming bond will captivate young readers. — Engaging Stories: Short, easy-to-follow chapters make reading fun and accessible for early readers. — Whimsical Illustrations: Jon Lau's colorful and expressive illustrations bring the story to life. — Diverse Representation: The series features a loving, multiracial, queer family, promoting inclusivity and understanding. — Humorous and Relatable: The silly antics and everyday situations will resonate with young readers. Also...Did we mention a celebrity endorsement? The Frank the Puppy series was featured on Bedtime Stories with Ryan, Ryan Reynolds’s TV show on Maximum Effort Channel.

A Delightfully Relatable Sibling Story: In the first installment of the Frank and the Puppy early reader series, Frank the grumpy tuxedo cat learns to get along (and sometimes not) with his humans’ excitable new corgi Frank the cat has it good: Tons of toys, unlimited Whiskies™ and space and quiet to stretch and nap and think and write.​ Then his people bring home a box. A box with something unexpected inside. A puppy.​ A puppy who doesn’t know the rules of naps. A puppy who slobbers and tackles and barks.​ This won’t do.​ Frank will just have to find a better home. Should be easy, right?This heartwarming and humorous chapter book explores themes of friendship, respect, and understanding. With its charming watercolor illustrations and relatable characters, Frank and the Big Mistake is sure to delight young readers and spark important conversations.Dive into a world of laughter and friendship with Frank the tuxedo cat and Sunny the corgi pup. This delightful series is perfect for young readers who love charming animal tales and heartwarming stories.Why Kids Love the Frank and the Puppy series:— Unforgettable Characters: Frank and Sunny's unique personalities and heartwarming bond will captivate young readers.— Engaging Stories: Short, easy-to-follow chapters make reading fun and accessible for early readers.— Whimsical Illustrations: Jon Lau's colorful and expressive illustrations bring the story to life.— Diverse Representation: The series features a loving, multiracial, queer family, promoting inclusivity and understanding.— Humorous and Relatable: The silly antics and everyday situations will resonate with young readers.Also...Did we mention a celebrity endorsement? The Frank the Puppy series was featured on Bedtime Stories with Ryan, Ryan Reynolds’s TV show on Maximum Effort Channel.P R A I S EAMAZON BEST OF THE YEAR“Highly relatable.”—Horn Book “A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans.”—Kirkus“Cute and hilarious.” —Booklist

Frank the loveable but salty cat and his corgi sidekick Sunny are back! This time Frank falls head over heels in love with a deeply mysterious “masked cat” who he spies rooting through the garbage cans. Frank, Sunny, and new pal (an irascible parrot who is visiting) try hilariously to help Frank through his moony crush. On a Racoon. (But Frank doesn’t know that.)P R A I S E“Highly relatable”—Horn Book“A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans.” —Kirkus Reviews“Cute and hilarious” — Booklist