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Lin-Manuel Miranda

revolutionary playwright, composer, and actor
Presents a biography of award-winning musical writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, covering his early years, the success of "Hamilton," and his rise to fame. Includes a timeline, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.

Greta Thunberg

climate crisis activist
Chronicles the life and work of Swedish climate activist and environmentalist Greta Thunberg, and details how her solo protest became a global movement for action against climate change. Highlights the praise and criticism she has faced, and features the speeches she has given around the world. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and additional resources.

Colin Kaepernick

from free agent to change agent
Explores the life and career of professional football player Colin Kaepernick, focusing on his actions of protest, the loss of his career, and his charitable efforts. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Never again

the Parkland shooting and the teen activists leading a movement
"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the . . . shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--Provided by publisher.

Martin Luther King Jr.

walking in the light
2019
Explores the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., the African American who was the civil rights leader against segregation in the 1950s and 1960s.

Queen Elizabeth II

modern monarch
2020
"Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. Discover more . . . details of her life and how she brought the royal family into the twenty-first century"--Provided by publisher.
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Kamala Harris

Madam Vice President
"Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House!"--Provided by publisher.

Joe Biden

from Scranton to the White House
"Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. Follow his career from Delaware's longest-serving senator to his race back to the White House"--Provided by publisher.

Nancy Pelosi

political powerhouse
2020
"Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House--and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations"--Provided by publisher.

Dalai Lama

a leader in exile
2020
Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He remains an icon of peace.

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