Author: Anastasia Suen

The Real History of Thanksgiving
by Cayla Bellanger DeGroat (Author)
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Booktalk: Thanksgiving is celebrated by millions of people in the US every year. But for many people, Thanksgiving has a dark or complicated past, and the real or full story of the holiday is often left out of history. Learn about what many consider to be the first Thanksgiving and how the arrival of Pilgrims impacted the Wampanoag and other Native American nations. Then discover the myths of the national holiday and what led to the National Day of Mourning.

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Talking about Deployment
by Charlotte Reed (Author)
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Booktalk: Young readers learn with their friends from Sesame Street about military deployment and how to keep in touch with your person while they are deployed.

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A Divided Nation
by Kremena Spengler (Author)
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Booktalk: This social studies title for young adults examines the history of division between Americans, focusing on the United States government and Democratic and Republican political parties.

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The Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
by Tonya Leslie PhD (Author) and Juanita Londoño (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: In this new edition, updated to reflect her vice presidency and 2024 presidential run, young readers ages 6-9 will discover the life of Kamala Harris.

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We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
by Cayla Bellanger DeGroat (Author) and Cicely Lewis (Author)
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Booktalk: Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that affect all our lives. When one citizen is denied their right to vote, their voice is silenced. Everyone deserves a voice.

Throughout the history of the US, many Americans from underrepresented groups have fought, suffered, or died for the right to vote. Their hard work and courage has allowed many to gain the right to vote. But challenges remain and affect many voters.

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Democracy!: A positive primer on people power
by Philip Bunting (Author, Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Elementary-aged readers will learn about elections, voting, and political systems as well as how to use their voice in today’s busy world.

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How Voting and Elections Work
by Zelda Wagner (Author)
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Booktalk: Voting and elections are an important part of US democracy. Elections are held so people can vote for politicians to represent them, from the mayor of their city to the president. Discover who can vote and how they help elect people to represent them locally and nationally. Learn more about how people run the US government and keep it a democracy.

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First Responders on 9/11
by Amy C. Rea (Author)
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Booktalk: This middle grade book showcases stories from first responders who heroically rushed to the scene of the attacks and describes the experiences of the firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who put themselves in danger to come to the aid of victims and survivors.

Snippet: On September 11, 2001, New York firefighter Brenda Berkman was off duty. She planned to spend her time off working on local elections that day. Then her partner’s mother called to ask if they were all right. The mother had seen a plane crashing into the World Trade Center on the news.

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Britannica’s 5-Minute Really True Stories for Family Time
by Britannica Group (Author)
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Booktalk: What did the world’s first playgrounds look like? What do families all over the world eat for breakfast? How did dinosaurs look after their babies? In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories young readers will meet all types of family–human and animal!–and learn about the many ways they spend time together.

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Discovering Life’s Story: The Evolution of an Idea
by Joy Hakim (Author)
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Booktalk: Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they’ve been since life’s creation.

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