Picture Book Biographies — Stories from History!
Dive Into History!
Non-fiction is a great way to help children develop critical thinking skills and improve reading comprehension — plus, it's absolutely fascinating! Be sure to tune in to this illuminating panel with your young readers and listeners!
Learn about the incredible true stories of Robert F. Kennedy whose run for presidency was tragically cut short, Wojtek, an orphaned bear cub who became a part of the Polish II Corps, Kavaan, the elephant who taught us that animals can grieve, and M. S. Subbulakshmi an Indian singer and revolutionary who broke barriers!
Discover:
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Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy by DEBORAH WILES
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Brothers in Arms by SUSAN HOOD
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She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change by SUMA SUBRAMANIAM, illustrated by SHREYA GUPTA
- The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue by RALPH FLETCHER
Sunday, November 20th at 1:00PM EST via Crowdcast!
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