Display: Doreen Rappaport

Doreen Rappaport was born in New York City in a home filled with music. Her mother was a singer and her father was a musical arranger. With this musical background, Doreen studied the piano and became a junior high music teacher after graduating from Brandeis University. In 1965 she began teaching in McComb, Mississippi and realized that there was a large part of American history which she had never really understood. Doreen began to write books about people's struggles against oppression to bring light to less well known parts of history. She is now the award-winning author of over 60 children's books which celebrate the lives of those who have overcome hard things to make an impact on the world.

Walt's imagination: the life of Walt Disney
Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by John Pomeroy
From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Faced with both public failures and massive success, he revolutionized the art form of animation, always seeking innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and new ways of storytelling. A picture-book biography that introduces the life and career of Walt Disney.

Frederick's journey: the life of Frederick Douglass
Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by London Ladd
Sketches Frederick Douglass's journey from slavery to international renown as writer and lecturer.

Wilma's way home: the life of Wilma Mankiller
Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Linda Kukuk
A picturebook biography of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Elizabeth started all the trouble
Written by Doreen Rapppaport
Illustrated by Matt Faulkner
The story of women across the nation who stood together and demanded equal rights, including the right to vote, brought to life by Matt Falkner's vibrant illustrations.

Martin's Big words: the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Bryan Collier
This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr. , Was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures.

Helen's big world: the life of Helen Keller
Written by Doreen Rappaport
Illustrated by Matt Tavares
An introduction to the life and legacy of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan.

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Review: The Mixed-Up Owl

The Mixed-Up Owl Written by Marzena Sowa Illustrated by Joanna Lorno New York : Hippo Park, 2025. Picture Book. When Owl can't sleep at night, he heads off to see if any forest animals can help him understand why, and even more so, how to fix it! Unfortunately, all the animals Owl runs into at night are asleep and all the animals he meets during the day are too rude or too busy to answer him. Will Owl give up or will a chance meeting with a grumpy hedgehog provide all the solutions Owl was looking for? The premise of an owl trying to stay awake during the day because all the other animals around him do is very fun. Kids who know that owls are nocturnal will get a kick out of Owl's confusion and be quick to try to tell him what's going on. Readers who don't know many facts about owls (or nocturnal animals in general) will get a brief introduction to the different ways animals sleep. The illustrations are charming, especially cute Owl and his expressive body langua...

Display: Be A World Traveller

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Review: Grounded for All Eternity

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