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Cowgirl Up!: A History of Rodeoing Women, by Heidi M. Thomas
DB 113407
When someone says "Cowgirl Up!" it means rise to the occasion, don't give up, and do it all without whining or complaining. And the cowgirls of the early twentieth century did it all, just like the men, only wearing skirts and sometimes with a baby waiting behind the chutes. Women learned to rope and ride out of necessity, helping their fathers, brothers, and husbands with the ranch work. But for some women, it went further than that. They caught the fever of freedom, the thirst for adrenaline, and the thrill of competition, and many started their rodeo careers as early as age fourteen. Cowgirl Up! is the history of these cowgirls, their courage, and their accomplishments.
Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History, by Sam Maggs
BR 21703
Profiles of twenty-five women in the categories of science, medicine, espionage, innovation, and adventure. Features women from all over the world and across time, including Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), Anandibai Joshi (1865-1887), and Bessie Coleman (1892-1926). Each section concludes with a Q&A with a living practitioner.
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane’s Bright Invention Makes a Big Splash, by Kate Hanningan
DB 114630
Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, and businesswoman extraordinaire. But her story starts with something small and ordinary: a sink full of cracked cups, dinged dishes, and chipped chowder bowls. What do you do about a chore that's icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to wash dishes better than any person can! For grades 2-4.
Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss, by Janel Rodriguez
DB 115427
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many accomplishments, she invented a Black hair care method, known as the "Walker system," as a treatment for scalp disorders like alopecia, along with many other Black hair care products. It is time to remember how Madam C. J. Walker's inventions and her contributions changed our society... and our world! For grades 3-6 and older readers.
Baltimore Civil Rights Leader Victorine Q. Adams: The Power of the Ballot, by Ida E. Jones, narrated by Roberta Jackson
DBC 12534
Victorine Quille Adams was a Baltimore native and the first African American woman elected to the city council. Born in 1912, she lived through stringent segregation, racial violence and economic turbulence. Educated at Morgan State and Coppin State Universities, she took to the classroom and enriched the lives of her students. In 1946, she founded the Colored Women's Democratic Campaign Committee to educate African American women about the vote and the power of the ballot box. In concert with fellow educators Mary McLeod Bethune, Kate Sheppard and Dr. Delores Hunt, she persisted in educating and empowering voters throughout her life. Author Ida E. Jones reveals the story of this civic leader and her crusade for equity for all people in Baltimore.
Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) is a web-based service that provides access to thousands of audio and braille books, magazines, and music scores available from NLS. Books may be downloaded for reading on your digital talking book player, or iOS and Android devices through the BARD Mobile app. With BARD, you have instant access to our collection at any time, with no waiting for the mail!
If you have been thinking about trying BARD, it couldn't be easier! All you have to do is call or email the library, provide us with your email address, and let us know that you would like a BARD account. You will then receive instructions for setting up your account within minutes. No separation application is required.
Recommend a Youth Book to the Cat Librarian!
Do you want to recommend a good children's or Teen's book to the Cat Librarian and other LBPD readers? Send your book recommendation, and it will be highlighted in LBPD’s monthly “Book Blasts.” There may be a surprise for those who submit a recommendation. There are several ways you can share.
Telephone: 410-230-2424, option 7
Email: kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov
Google Form: https://forms.gle/FjeLK9a7QHJ6AcBVA
If sharing by email or telephone be sure to include the following in your recommendation:
Summer Reading is Coming ...
The 2024 CSLP theme is Adventure, and the slogan is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” or “La aventura comienza en tu biblioteca." Are you ready for adventure? More details on how to participate will be shared in our next newsletter.
The next three Technology User Group meetings will be held on:
- Saturday, April 13 - The Image Center
- Saturday, May 11 - Brave and DuckDuckGo for iOS and PC
All meetings begin at 10:00 a.m., and can be accessed by either calling in or via Zoom. All meetings are recorded and are available on our website.
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Meeting ID: 656 203 7293
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Telephone: 410-230-2424
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