Children's books inspired by real-life stories

The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter

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Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows

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Separate Is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh

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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World’s Fastest Woman by Kathleen Krull

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson

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Manjhi Moves a Mountain by Nancy Churnin

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