Born a Crime, Trevor Noah's memoir and autobiography about growing up in Johannesburg during apartheid and the turbulent times that followed, is a story that would resonate with any adult, young or otherwise. I laughed out loud in places, but really, this is an emotional story that tells of overcoming poverty, hatred and abuse. This book belongs in our Senior Years classrooms, alongside other powerful memoirs such as The Glass Castle and A Long Way Gone. Yup, it's that good. I am always on the lookout for stories with Indigenous characters to add to our classroom libraries. This one really appealed to me because, although it focuses on Indigenous people who accomplished amazing feats, it is written by a fellow Manitoban, Wab Kinew. Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes, includes snippets about Jim Thorpe, an Olympic gold medal athlete, Beatrice Culleton Mosionier, author of In Search of April Raintree, Francis Pegahmagabow, the most highly decorated First Nations soldier in Canadian military history, and Dr. Susan Laflesche Picotte, one of the first Indigenous doctors at a time when female doctors of any cultural background were extremely rare. All the heroes included are brought to life by acclaimed Indigenous illustrator Joe Morse. "We are people who matter. Yes, it's true. Now let's show the world what people who matter can do." Such an uplifting message! Another recent find, Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist, is the story of a woman who was determined to prove wrong those who didn't think women belonged in science. This purchase was a no-brainer, really, because I love anything that Jess Keating writes. Eugenie Clark devoted her life to learning about sharks, and has taught the world that sharks are to be admired and respected, and women in science, too! Full of great information about sharks, this book is sure to appeal to many of our students, I highly recommend this as an addition to your classroom library!
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