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"From Disney Channel Original movies to the stages of Broadway, Jordan Fisher can seemingly do it all when it comes to acting. Skilled in singing, dancing, and acting, Fisher has appeared in movies and TV shows, as well as Broadway productions . . . Not limiting himself to just acting roles, he even won season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. This . . . text to tell of Fisher's well-rounded life and achievements"--Provided by publisher.

"There's not much in show business that Donald Glover doesn't know how to do. Often recognized by his stage name Childish Gambino, Glover is an accomplished musician, writer, comedian, and actor-among other things"--Provided by publisher.

"Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn't slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR. Find out how Wallace's talent has led him to success in the world of stock car racing"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explaining his work to bring a peaceful end to segregation.

Presents photos and information about Juneteenth, which celebrates the day slaves were emancipated in the United States. Discusses the holiday's origins and current traditions. Includes a recipe, craft, glossary, index, and resources for further information.

In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Chronicles the life of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and details her early life, gymnastic career, and accomplishments. Highlights how she has become a mental health advocate in the world of professional sports. Includes black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and additional resources.

After her mother dies of cancer, ten-year-old Kitty and her sister move to New York City when her father accepts a temporary position. Initially resistant to moving, Kitty worries about forgetting her mother without the reminders of their London home. However, as she works through her grief and meets a new friend, she begins to understand that she can make new memories of her mother anywhere she goes.

In an effort to save her mother, who is being held by Hecate in the underworld, Briseis must find the last fragment of the deadly Absyrtyus Heart. She is forced to seek the help of the blood relatives she's never known, but when she learns someone else is looking for the Heart, Briseis must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to get back what she has lost.

"Series continuation. Narrative nonfiction, key events of the Civil Rights Movement in the years spanning from 1939-1954. Photographs throughout"--.