The ABCs of Women in Music

The ABCs of Women in Music
Author: Anneli Loepp Thiessen
Publisher: GIA Publications
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781622776283

This vibrantly illustrated children's picture book highlights the contributions of women to music, representing a diversity of ages, races, time periods, abilities, and geographic regions. Meet Clara the composer, Ella the jazz singer, Selena the pop star, and Xian the conductor! Women in music are brilliant, creative, brave, and resilient. They are composers, conductors, singers, musicologists, electronic music producers, and so much more. In this vibrantly illustrated picture book, meet 26 remarkable women musicians who collectively span over 1,000 years of music history and represent a diversity of cultures, races, professions, and abilities. Their incredible stories and beautiful work are sure to inspire a new generation of musicians!

ABCs of Divorce for Women

ABCs of Divorce for Women
Author: Carol Ann Wilson
Publisher: Quantum Press (Boulder, Company)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-05-05
Genre: Divorce
ISBN: 9780962679056

Sweet Sounds

Sweet Sounds
Author: Flisadam Pointer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2022-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781737742203

Sweet Sounds: The ABCs of Black Women in Music highlights just a few of the women vocalists, musicians, and performances whose impact can still be felt in today's music across the globe. The goal of this book is to serve as a starting point for parents, guardians, and more looking to educate the young music lovers in their lives on the contributions of Black women in music across genres.

ABCs for Girls Like Me

ABCs for Girls Like Me
Author: Melanie Goolsby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-06-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692141014

ABC's for Girls Like Me is a book dedicated to sunshining the achievements of Black Women who are breaking barriers today. The book goes through 26 girls, A to Z, whose accomplishments should motivate and inspire not only black girls but all girls to change the world.

The ABCs of AOC

The ABCs of AOC
Author: Jamia Wilson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0316538167

The ABCs of AOC is an inspiring, educational, and giftable book about the representative taking Congress--and the media--by storm. This empowering and informative book is the perfect conversation starter for young people interested in government and activism, and the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to learn more about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. From Advocate to Feminist, Grassroots to Queens, and Revolutionary to Zeal, The ABCs of AOC introduces readers to values, places, and issues that relate to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's life and platform. A clear and engaging explanation of each term is paired with a stunning, contemporary illustration that will delight readers. This is an alphabet book like no other! The book closes with a wealth of information expanding on the A-Z of concepts introduced, for readers ready to learn more about the revolutionary congresswoman and the US government. Packed with vibrant art and fascinating facts, this tome is perfect for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez admirers, and readers of Notorious RBG, I Dissent!, and Rad American Women A-Z!

The ABCs of Black History

The ABCs of Black History
Author: Rio Cortez
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1523511850

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.

The GayBCs

The GayBCs
Author: M. L. Webb
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683691636

A Moms Demand Action Book Club Pick “The perfect way to teach your kiddos LGBTQ+ vocab while celebrating the beauty of embracing yourself and others.”—KIWI Magazine A joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ vocabulary for kids of all ages! A playdate extravaganza transforms into a joyful celebration of friendship, love, and identity as four young friends sashay out of all the closets, dress up in a wardrobe fit for kings and queens, and discover the wonders of their imagination. In The GayBCs, M. L. Webb’s playful illustrations and lively poems delight in the beauty of embracing one’s truest self—from A is for Aro and Ace to F is for Family to T is for Trans. The GayBCs is a heartwarming and accessible gift to show kids and adults alike that every person is worthy of being celebrated. A bonus glossary offers opportunities for further discussion of complete terms, communities, and inclusive identities.

Women Artists A to Z

Women Artists A to Z
Author: Melanie LaBarge
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593108736

An empowering and educational alphabet picture book about women artists, perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z. How many women artists can you name? From Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Xenobia Bailey, this lushly illustrated alphabet picture book presents both famous and underrepresented women in the fine arts from a variety of genres: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Each spread features a simple line of text encapsulating the creator's iconic work in one word, such as "D is for Dots" (Yayoi Kusama) and "S is for Spider" (Louise Bourgeois), followed by slightly longer text about the artist for older readers who would like to know more. Backmatter includes extended biographies and discussion questions for budding creatives and trailblazers. Artists featured: Mirka Mora, Betye Saar, Helen Frankenthaler, Yayoi Kusama, Kay Sage, Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes Martin, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Elizabeth Catlett, Judith Leyster, Leonora Carrington, Carmen Herrera, Edmonia Lewis, Maya Lin, Hilma af Klint, Maria Martinez, Gee's Bend quilters, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Loïs Mailou Jones, Alice Neel, Helen Zughaib, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Dorothea Lange, Xenobia Bailey, and Maria Sibylla Merian.

The ABCs of Style

The ABCs of Style
Author: David Villorente
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780972592093

Part children's alphabet book and part adult art primer, this volume features 26 colorful marker drawings contributed by various renowned graffiti artists.

Mothman Learns the ABCs

Mothman Learns the ABCs
Author: Michael Schang
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781940087498

Join Mothman and friends as they adventure across West Virginia to learn their ABCs! From flying in an airplane to visiting the local zoo, Mothman will learn about everything the Mountain State has to offer on the quest for knowledge in this children's story!