People Who Make a Difference
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Zendaya
Making a Difference as a Movie and TV Star
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Zendaya is a movie and TV star, a savvy businesswoman, and a style icon. She's also an advocate for many important causes and a philanthropist who uses her time, money, and voice to help those in need. As readers explore the details of her inspiring story, which is presented with the help of quote boxes and full-color photographs, they learn that to be like Zendaya, they don't need fancy clothes, perfect makeup, or a major movie role. They just need to care about others and do what they can to make the world a better place.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Making a Difference in Politics
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star in the world of politics, and she is working hard to use her position as a lawmaker to speak up for what she believes is right and to help people who need someone to stand up for them. Through an engaging narrative, colorful photographs, and eye-catching quote boxes that highlight empowering words spoken by the woman many call "AOC," readers discover her story. They'll be inspired to think about ways they can be more like her as they work to make a difference in their own communities.
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Elon Musk
Making a Difference Through Technology
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Technology can change the world in important ways, and Elon Musk is an innovator whose ideas are already making a difference in the lives of many people. From space travel to electric cars, Musk's many technological advancements are highlighted in this accessible look at his life and work. As readers explore fascinating biographical text, informative quotes, and full-color photographs, they will be inspired to think about technology topics in a new way. By viewing STEM subjects through a biographical lens, readers are able to see how they can someday apply what they learn in science class to the world around them.
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BTS
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
How did a group from South Korea become one of the most popular-and most inspiring-bands on the planet? Readers find out as they take a deep dive into the rise of BTS-the K-pop band that's changing the world with their message of self-love. Engaging text is paired with full-color photographs of the band's seven members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. In addition, quote boxes highlight inspiring words, and a timeline breaks down their biggest accomplishments. A list of ways readers can be like BTS encourages them to be creative and kind.
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Joe Biden
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
The president can make a big difference in the lives of Americans, but Joe Biden's life story shows us that he's been helping others long before he moved into the White House. As readers explore his journey through hard times and loss to leadership on the biggest stage, they're inspired to find their own ways to make a difference-from running for student government to helping out around the house. Quote boxes, a timeline, and full-color photographs enhance the biographical text and create an engaging educational experience.
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John Cena
Making a Difference Beyond the Wrestling Ring
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
John Cena began his rise to fame in the world of professional wrestling, and although he still is seen in the ring, he's now often seen on movie screens too. When he's not making movies or perfecting wrestling moves, though, he's often helping sick children through his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He's also supported causes such as Black Lives Matter, antibullying campaigns, and breast cancer research. Accessible text, colorful photographs, and quote boxes explore these facets of his life, and readers are sure to be inspired to find their own ways to make a difference.
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Harry Styles
Making a Difference as a Singer
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
From his days in One Direction to his solo career, Harry Styles has never left the spotlight. He's walked red carpets, won Grammy Awards, and even acted in big-budget movies. This has given him the ability to use his voice to help others. As readers learn basic biographical facts about him, they also get a closer look at how he's made a difference in the lives of many people and how they can follow his lead to make a difference in the world around them. Inspiring quotes from Styles are included, along with vibrant photographs of this global superstar.
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Jojo Siwa
Making a Difference on Social Media
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
When JoJo Siwa came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on social media, she made a difference in the lives of many young people struggling with their identity in secret. Her openness and bravery have inspired many people, especially those who have followed her career as a dancer, singer, and social media celebrity who's especially known for her presence on YouTube. Readers discover the basic biographical facts of her life, alongside quote boxes featuring her own words and colorful photographs. In addition, readers are given suggestions for how to make a difference just like JoJo.
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Tom Holland
Making a Difference as a Movie Star
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Tom Holland has been a superhero on the big screen for many years as the latest actor to bring Spider-Man to life. He's also been a hero to many in real life too. Readers discover this as they explore accessible biographical text and quote boxes featuring his own words. From his charitable work with his family to his openness about the importance of caring for your mental health, readers are able to see the many ways he makes a difference and are encouraged to use their voice and skills to make a difference in the world around them too.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson
Making a Difference as a Supreme Court Justice
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
In 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. This moment was historic because she became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. This role allows Jackson to make a difference on a national level, but as readers discover her inspiring life story, they learn she was making a difference long before she joined the Supreme Court. Quotes from Jackson and full-color photographs enhance this reading experience, and readers are also encouraged to think of ways they can make a difference in their own communities.
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Iman Vellani
Making a Difference as a Young Superhero
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Ms. Marvel uses her powers to help people. That's what the actress who plays her does too! Iman Vellani rose to fame playing the groundbreaking Marvel hero who also goes by the name Kamala Khan, and she's using her fame to highlight the importance of representation for women, Pakistanis, and Muslims in the media. Readers are sure to be inspired by her life story as they uncover biographical facts, as well as direct quotes from Vellani herself and full-color photographs of this rising star. Suggestions are also given for ways readers can harness their own power to make a difference.
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Simone Biles
Making a Difference as a Gymnast
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Simone Biles is often considered the greatest gymnast of all time. Readers discover the tough times that gave this Olympic champion the drive to succeed and to help others-from growing up in foster care to withdrawing from some Olympic events to prioritize her mental health and safety. Her story is sure to leave readers feeling empowered, with quote boxes and full-color photographs adding to the inspirational tone. Readers are also encouraged to explore ways they can be like Biles by advocating for themselves and making a positive difference in the world around them using their unique skills.
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Patrick Mahomes
Making a Difference as a Football MVP
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Patrick Mahomes knows how to be a team player. He's led the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl victories and has earned MVP honors in the process. However, he's not just valuable on the football field; he's also a valuable member of his community. Readers discover how this superstar quarterback gives back, and they also learn ways they can be more like him by helping others. Inspiring biographical information is paired with quote boxes that feature messages from Mahomes himself, and full-color photographs show him being a leader on and off the football field.
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Selena Gomez
Making a Difference as a Singer and Actress
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
From her hit songs and her makeup line to her role on Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez is known for being a talented singer, actress, and businesswoman. However, she's much more than just those things. She's doing her part to raise awareness about kidney disorders after needing a kidney transplant herself, and she's started a mental health initiative to fight the stigma around this issue. Readers are introduced to all these facets of this superstar through accessible main text, quote boxes, and graphic organizers, including a list of ways to follow in her footsteps and help others.
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Jill Biden
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Jill Biden has been making a difference for many years-first as a teacher, then as the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and now as First Lady of the United States. Readers are inspired to follow in her footsteps and use their own skills and passions to help others as they learn about her life and see suggestions for what they can do to make a difference in their own communities. A clear and concise timeline and full-color photographs add to this reading experience, and quote boxes highlight some of Jill Biden's best advice for young people.
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Beyoncé
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Some people are so famous they need only one name. Beyonce has achieved this level of fame through her music career, her acting roles, and her activism. Her music has become a powerful form of representation for women of color. Readers will discover this aspect of her life and career in great detail as they discover what makes her a role model for many people around the world. Full-color photographs, age-appropriate quote boxes, and graphic organizers help readers gain a deeper understanding of what it means to truly make a difference.
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Stephen Curry
Making a Difference as a Basketball Champion
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Wardell Stephen Curry II-better known as Stephen Curry or just Steph Curry-is one of the most popular players in the NBA today. In addition to winning NBA Championships, he's made a name for himself by helping others through donations, speaking out about causes that matter to him, and the work his foundation does to help children in underserved communities. Readers learn how this basketball star makes a difference on and off the court with the help of quote boxes and a timeline. In addition, they're given a list of achievable ways they can help others in their community.
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Taylor Swift
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Taylor Swift first made a name for herself by writing love songs. However, she's become more outspoken in both her music and her public statements concerning feminism, political issues, and her place as a woman in the music industry. This change in her life and her music is documented in an age-appropriate narrative that is supplemented with quote boxes featuring empowering words from this famous singer. Vibrant and informative design elements include full-color photographs, a comprehensive timeline, and a list of ways young people can follow Swift's example and help make the world a better place.
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Lebron James
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
LeBron James is known as one of the best basketball players of all time. He makes a difference every time he steps on the court, but he also makes a big difference off the court. From speaking out on social issues to starting a school to help kids in need find a path to success, he's become a role model that young people can look up to. His inspiring life story is presented to readers through empowering content, quote boxes with words from King James himself, full-color photographs, and graphic organizers.
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Meghan Markle
Making a Difference as a Duchess
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Meghan Markle is using the power of the British monarchy for good, and your readers will discover exactly how through this inspiring look at her life before and after marrying Prince Harry. Through detailed main text and age-appropriate quotes, readers are shown how Meghan Markle went from being an actress with a passion for activism to a member of the Royal Family who has used her new platform to empower people around the world. Stunning, full-color photographs add to this inspirational reading experience.
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Chris Evans
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Chris Evans has played multiple superheroes on the big screen-first as the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four films and then as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He's also a hero to many for his kindness and honesty in real life too. Readers discover his inspiring words about mental health and doing the right thing through quote boxes that add to the biographical main text. A timeline of his life and suggestions for ways readers can help others are also included. In addition, full-color photographs of one of Hollywood's most famous faces fill the pages.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
Making a Difference as a Writer
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Writers can make a huge impact on the world, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's life and work is a perfect example of how a writer can make the world a better place with their words. As readers learn Lin-Manuel Miranda's story, they'll discover that there's power in the written word and in creating a space for everyone to feel welcome and empowered through works of art. Colorful photographs of one of the most famous faces in entertainment today accompany the detailed narrative, helpful timeline, and inspiring quotes from Miranda himself.
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Megan Rapinoe
Making a Difference as an Athlete
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans will be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. These topics are presented in an age-appropriate way, with the help of Rapinoe's own words highlighted in quote boxes and bright photographs of this superstar in action.
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Lady Gaga
Making a Difference as a Musician
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
From the earliest days of her career, Lady Gaga has used her music to inspire people to love themselves for who they are. Your readers will discover the years of bullying that pushed Lady Gaga to become a force for positivity and inclusivity in show business. They'll see how musicians can create songs that really do make a difference in people's lives. The insightful biographical text and quotes from Lady Gaga highlight the ways she's used her fame to speak out about body positivity, the LGBTQ community, mental health, and bullying prevention.
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Brie Larson
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Brie Larson plays a superhero on the big screen, but she's also done many heroic things in her real life. Readers explore this exciting biography, from Brie's casting as Captain Marvel to her work on behalf of women's rights and equality. This inspiring information is shared through a narrative that's supplemented with full-color photographs of this popular performer throughout her career. Detailed graphic organizers and a timeline share interesting facts. Quote boxes highlight empowering words and advice from Brie Larson, which will inspire young readers to make a difference in their world.
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Misty Copeland
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Young people in dance classes around the world look up to Misty Copeland. She's changed the way people define who can be a successful ballerina, and she's become a vocal ambassador for healthy body image and strengthening support for African Americans in the world of ballet. Readers discover her engaging and empowering story through an age-appropriate narrative that encourages them to use their own unique talents to make a difference in the world. Quote boxes, full-color photographs, and graphic organizers add to this fun and fact-filled look at the life of one of the most famous dancers in the world.
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Russell Wilson
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Russell Wilson is known for making big plays on the football field, but he's also known for making a big difference off the field too. His work helping children in his community has made him just as beloved as his big plays and Super Bowl success. Readers trace his NFL career and his charity work through biographical text that is supplemented by a focused timeline and quote boxes that highlight inspiring words from this popular quarterback. Photographs of Russell Wilson in action accompany the text, and a graphic organizer provides suggestions for how readers can follow in his philanthropical footsteps.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Making a Difference Through Basketball
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey from a childhood in Greece with his Nigerian parents to NBA superstardom in the United States makes for an inspiring story, which readers discover in this unique biography of one of the best basketball players in the world. Basic biographical facts and a comprehensive timeline are included, but the real focus of the accessible text is on the ways the "Greek Freak" helps others. Through quote boxes and achievable suggestions for ways to follow in his footsteps, readers are empowered to find their own path to make a difference in the world around them.
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Amanda Gorman
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Words matter, and they can make a big difference in big moments. Amanda Gorman reminded us of this when she read her poem "The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in 2021. Readers look closely at the impact of this moment, but they also come to see that Amanda has been inspiring people through her writing for many years. Quote boxes highlight some of her most powerful words, and full-color photographs and a timeline help readers trace her journey. Readers are also encouraged to see how their words can make a difference too.
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Chance the Rapper: Making a Difference in Hip-Hop
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Chance the Rapper is one of the most famous figures in the world of hip-hop, and his desire to help people, especially young people, has helped him become a role model for many. His early life, career achievements, and the many ways he makes a difference are explored through a fun and fact-filled narrative and a graphic organizer that encourage young people to look for their own ways to help in their communities. Full-color photographs, eye-catching quote boxes, and a detailed timeline of Chance the Rapper's life add engaging visual elements to this empowering reading experience.
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Josh Allen
Making a Difference Through Football
by Katie Kawa
Part of the People Who Make a Difference series
Josh Allen makes a difference for the Buffalo Bills by rushing for first downs and throwing touchdowns. He also makes a difference for the Buffalo community by raising money to help sick children and spending his time visiting kids who are in the hospital. How can readers be more like him? This inspiring biography leaves readers with the idea that everyone can make a difference-they don't have to be a star on the football field; they just have to help others. Quote boxes, a timeline, and colorful photographs enhance this enjoyable reading experience.
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