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BOOKS!


I found some new books!! Here we go:

Covers for Samantha and Addy's Real Stories from My Time books (maybe one final hurrah before they leave?!?!)

Also found: Felicity's Real Stories from My Time!

Explore real stories and facts about the Boston Tea Party with American Girl BeForever character Felicity! The Real Stories From My Time chapter book series pairs nonfiction content with beloved American Girl BeForever characters, offering readers a unique entry point into important events in American history. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and bibliography at the book. The Boston Tea Party is packed to the gills with real stories about the many hardships the early colonists faced and their ongoing battle with King George III leading up to this iconic event. Readers will be shouting "No Taxation without Representation!" by book's end. Throughout, BeForever character, sassy Felicity Merriman, shares snippets of her own fictional story of living during colonial times and deciding which side of history she wants to be on.

And now, a surprise- A NEW NONFICTION SERIES! It is called A Girl Named and talks about groundbreaking women in history.

A Girl Named Rosa (Rosa Parks)

The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, but how did she come to be so brave? A Girl Named Rosa describes the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence with full-color illustrations throughout. In addition to stories and facts about Rosa's upbringing and accomplishments, the book includes a timeline and a glossary, plus a profile of a noteworthy and contemporary American girl following in Rosa's monumental footsteps to stand up for equal rights, even in the face of adversity.

A Girl Named Hillary (Hillary Clinton- I don't think they should've done her just yet because of the controversial election, but OK.)

"The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence with full-color illustrations throughout. In addition to stories and facts about Hillary's upbringing and accomplishments, the book includes a timeline and a glossary, plus a profile of a noteworthy and contemporary American girl following in Hillary's footsteps to break the glass ceiling and show girls everywhere that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to!


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