CHILDREN'S
Released: July 6, 2010
"Those drawn in by the new-at-school story and friendship issues will stay for the fun. (Fiction. 8-11)"
In this sequel to Liberty Porter, First Daughter (2009), nine-year-old Liberty continues to explore her new White House surroundings, copes with her first day at school and takes a field trip to the Smithsonian National American History Museum.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 9, 2008
"As with Jennifer Armstrong's monumental American Story (2006), illustrated by Roger Roth, even brief dips into this will leave readers with the clear sense that we do have a national history, and it's worth knowing too. (source notes, contributor bios, index) (Anthology. 8-adult)"
In this sumptuous pro bono volume, 108 children's authors and illustrators (with the occasional celebrity, president or other official chiming in) contribute original art, personal reminiscences, short stories, poems and historical vignettes about the White House and its residents.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
"Useful but not exciting, which is too bad. (author's note, glossary, timeline, bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 6-10)"
In 1884 Belva Lockwood ran for president, although as women she and her female running mate could not vote.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 29, 2008
"Though the Oval Office here is no more than a messy bedroom, this funny romp lightly delivers a hefty message for today's girls: The White House is yours for the taking. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A deadpan text outlines a president's extensive duties, while Madam—a ponytailed girl in a snappy pin-striped pantsuit—trips through an exhausting day, bestowing small American flags as she goes.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2008
"Bok's dynamic, detail-crammed illustrations will prove great fun for kids and a treat for adults alike, as they are done in the wry, witty style of his political cartoons. (Picture book. 6-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 26, 2008
"A timely, well-constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend. (author's note) (Picture book. 7-10)"
When Mrs. Barrington rolls out a poster displaying all the U.S. presidents' portraits, the observing and bold Grace Campbell asks, "Where are the GIRLS?"
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