Tonya Engel

Did you know that history can be changed by a single brave choice? On March 2, 1955, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boarded a segregated bus in Alabama. Inspired by the fierce abolitionists she was learning about in school, Claudette made a monumental decision: she refused to give up her seat to a white woman. She had no idea her brave stand against injustice would spark a massive movement! This incredible true story takes you back to the early days of the civil rights movement, showing how one teenager's actions paved the way for heroes like Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how Claudette's courage helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott and led to a Supreme Court victory. This beautifully illustrated biography celebrates the power of collective action and proves that even the youngest voices can inspire immense change in the world!

A simple afternoon of baking bread is about to turn into a magical journey through time. While little Zoe helps her grandmother knead the dough, she notices the fascinating details on her grandmother's hands. As Zoe watches the rose-painted nails and the shiny wedding ring glide across the flour, those wise hands begin to tell incredible tales of the past. Every wrinkle and movement shares a piece of family history that Zoe has never heard before. You will be enchanted as you listen along with Zoe, discovering how a lifetime of hard work, joy, and deep love leaves beautiful marks on the people we care about. As the bread bakes, Zoe starts to imagine the wonderful stories her own hands might tell one day. This heartwarming picture book is a beautiful celebration of family wisdom, sharing traditions, and the unbreakable bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter.