Larry Dane Brimner est reconnu pour ses ouvrages de non-fiction méticuleusement recherchés et primés destinés aux jeunes lecteurs. Son travail explore souvent des moments cruciaux de l'histoire des droits civiques, présentant des sujets complexes aux lecteurs à travers un style accessible et captivant. L'approche littéraire de Brimner se caractérise par sa profondeur de recherche et sa capacité à donner vie à des événements historiques pour un public contemporain. Ses livres servent d'outils éducatifs essentiels, favorisant la compréhension et la réflexion.
Recognized by the Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, this title highlights themes of social justice, community, and empathy through engaging storytelling. It features diverse characters who navigate challenges and learn valuable lessons about compassion and understanding. The book aims to inspire young readers to think critically about societal issues while fostering a sense of responsibility towards others. Its rich illustrations and relatable narratives make it a compelling choice for children and educators alike.
The story follows Ace as she prepares for an important mountain bike race. When faced with mechanical issues during the competition, including a chain malfunction and a flat tire, her quick thinking and handy tools come to the rescue. This tale highlights themes of resilience and problem-solving, showcasing Ace's determination to overcome obstacles and complete the race.
The narrative centers on Roberto Alvarez, a student who challenged racism and school segregation in Lemon Grove, California, in 1931. His landmark court case marks a significant moment in civil rights history, representing the first successful legal battle by an immigrant community against injustice. This story highlights the courage and determination of those who fought for equality and sets a precedent for future civil rights activism.
The book features a compelling narrative that intertwines rich character development with intricate plot twists. Set against a captivating backdrop, it explores themes of resilience, identity, and the human experience. Readers will be drawn into the emotional depth of the characters as they navigate challenges and personal growth. With its engaging writing style and thought-provoking insights, this installment promises to be both entertaining and reflective, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
Ace has built her own go-kart, but when she is ready for a test run it will not start, and she has to figure out what part is missing--and then in the middle of the race something else goes wrong.
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Other animals may twirl and prance, there is nothing like a dinosaur dance.
The book recounts the pivotal 1965 strike by Filipino American grape pickers in California, who demanded fair wages equal to their Mexican counterparts. When growers in Delano refused their request for $1.40 an hour, it ignited one of the longest and most impactful labor strikes in U.S. history. Award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner combines thorough research with firsthand accounts from workers, organizers, and growers, enhanced by archival images, to illustrate the struggle and its significant legacy. The book also includes an author's note and bibliography.
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. This book presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.
This chilling and harrowing account tells the story of the Scottsboro Boys, nine African-American teenagers who, when riding the rails during the Great Depression, found their lives destroyed after two white women falsely accused them of rape. Award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner explains how it took more than eighty years for their wrongful convictions to be overturned. In 1931, nine teenagers were arrested as they traveled on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama. The youngest was thirteen, and all had been hoping to find something better at the end of their journey. But they never arrived. Instead, two white women falsely accused them of rape. The effects were catastrophic for the young men, who came to be known as the Scottsboro Boys. Being accused of raping a white woman in the Jim Crow south almost certainly meant death, either by a lynch mob or the electric chair. The Scottsboro boys found themselves facing one prejudiced trial after another, in one of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. They also faced a racist legal system, all-white juries, and the death penalty. Noted Sibert Medalist Larry Dane Brimner uncovers how the Scottsboro Boys spent years in Alabama's prison system, enduring inhumane conditions and torture. The extensive back matter includes an author's note, bibliography, index, and further resources and source notes.
