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Picture Book Biographies

Picture Book Biographies
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
November 24th at 2PM ET Virtual

Read How History Was Made!

These historical figures are sur to impress! From facing discrimination head-on, to making an impact around the world, you won't want to miss these titles!

Tune in for:

  • Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton by LORI DUBBIN. Both denied the chance to play tennis for the color of their skin and their religion, respectively, Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton decided that they wouldn't let hatred stop them from playing the game they loved! At the French Championships in 1956, they teamed up to win!

  • The One & Only Googoosh by AZADEH WESTERGAARD. The legendary Iranian singer and actress Googoosh made her stage debut at age two, and grew up to be Iran's first superstar. Googoosh was on the brink of international stardom, but after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, she was silenced and disappeared from public life. However, her fans did not forget her, and they found ways to keep her music alive!

Sunday, November 24th at 2PM ET via Crowdcast!











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