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The Madame's Business: The remarkable life and tragic death of Malvina Guimaraes
by Ann Callaghan AllenThis is the true story of a 19th century woman from rural Upstate New York who defied contemporary gender roles to amass a fortune, only to see it threatened by an unscrupulous husband. Malvina Guimaraes introduced the sewing machine, then a new and transformative device for women, to the South American market at a time when women rarely ventured beyond their homes. She was deceived and abused by her third husband who had 19th century law and conventional thinking on his side. The battle for co... more -
Mama Tingo
by Raynelda A. CalderonMama Tingo was born on November 8, 1921 in the Dominican Republic. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring story of this courageous peasant woman who didn't know how to read and write is meant to inspire children to be their own brave selves. -
Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History
by Raynelda A. CalderonShort collection of biographies about 10 Hispanic women and the impact they made in the world.
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The Music Man: Our Rootin' Tootin' Hero
by Jennifer AntonikHave you ever heard a trombone in action? How about a guitar? Do you know what they look like or how young must you be to play in a band? What is a band? Follow a hometown hero’s path to a new passion. Joe was a Texas-born United States veteran who traveled the world. He was brave in his own right and finding himself in need of something to do when he retired in Delaware… both times! His passion for music played a recurring tune – he really wanted to play his instruments. It made him happy! Ther... more