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Little People, Big Dreams: Marie Curie
As a young girl, Marie didn’t dream of being a princess, she wanted to be a scientist. Unable to go to university in her home country, she packed her bags and moved to France. Despite studying in an unfamiliar language she was soon the best maths and science student. And it wasn’t long before she would make life-changing discoveries that continue to benefit the world today…
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Genre: Biography Themes: STEM, life story 'a word about books' says…”With a lack of female scientists celebrated in children’s books, Curie's story is a must read. An incredibly studious, intelligent and ambitious woman who blazed a trail, made a huge impact in her field and whose legacy lives on long after her death."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Marilyn Monroe
As a child Norma Jeane loved going to the movies and dreamed of becoming a star like the ones she saw on the big screen and the covers of magazines. After marrying young and working in a factory, she knew she wanted more from life. With a dazzling new look and a change of name, a new star was born and she was ready to take Hollywood by storm. For a while it was hard to get work but it wouldn’t be long before everyone knew the name Marilyn Monroe…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Biography Themes: Entertainment, actress, film, life story 'a word about books' says…”Monroe has such an interesting story to tell and I am thrilled that a young audience can now read about one of the most lauded stars of the 20th century."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Mary Anning
As a young girl, Mary loved accompanying her father on clifftops walks where she would hunt for things that were hidden in the ground. When she received a book from a kind beach-goer she began to read and learn all about fossils and this was the start of a lifelong love of digging, discovering and making startling finds. Anning would become 'the Mother of Palaeontology'...
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Genre: Biography Themes: History, fossils, dinosaurs, school, family, social issues 'a word about books' says…”I knew nothing about Mary Anning before I opened this book and I'm very glad that I got to 'dig' around in her fabulously interesting life. A read that will have budding palaeontologists heading outside to see what they can find buried in the ground."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Megan Rapinoe
From an early age Megan loved sport. Whilst her classmates were chasing the boys, Megan was chasing footballs and dreams of stardom. With natural talent and determination to work hard it wasn't long before she was making an impact and scoring goals both on and off the pitch...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Biography Themes: Sport, football, LGBT+, equality, life story 'a word about books' says…”Until the 2019 Women’s World Cup I had never heard of the name Megan Rapinoe. And then she burst onto my radar for many reasons; her football talent, her colourful hair and her honest and outspoken views. Winning on the pitch and championing for sporting equality off it, Rapinoe is an absolute superstar and a wonderful role model."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Michelle Obama
Michelle was born into a humble, close-knit family home on the south side of Chicago. As a child she lived by the words, “Study hard and be great.” She knew the importance of education and was determined to become the best person she could be and what a person she is. The activist, trailblazing lawyer and former First Lady is an icon, an inspiration and is the ultimate in cool…
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Genre: Biography Themes: Human rights, equality, politics, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”Michelle’s story is empowering and will inspire children to dream big and to become the very best that they can be. Michelle achieved her dreams and would love for nothing more than for readers to achieve their dreams too, after all, nothing is impossible."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Mindy Kaling
As a little girl, Mindy loved to laugh and loved to make other people laugh. What Mindy didn’t find funny was the lack of people that looked like her in the movies that she watched. There was only one thing to do about it, become a comedy writer. And so began a journey that would take Mindy from writing at her mother’s office to comedy clubs to becoming the star of her own TV show…
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Genre: Biography Themes: The arts, humour, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”Children need to see people like Mindy and hear their stories that prove that race, gender and ethnicity are not barriers to achieving dreams but opportunities to break new ground and be a trail-blazer."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Pelé
Pelé's footballing journey began on the poverty stricken streets of Baurú where he would hone his skills with a ball made from a sock stuffed with rags. He dreamed of wearing the gold and blue colours of Brazil and winning the World Cup. Along with his teammates, Pelé was part of his country's greatest footballing successes and is remembered as one of the best ever footballers...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Sport, football, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”I'm a massive football fan so was thrilled to see this title added to the LP,BD series. There is no doubt that Pelé is one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game and his work off the pitch is testament to what a great individual this man is".
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Little People, Big Dreams: Prince
With a talented musician as a father it only seemed natural that Prince would inherit some form of musical gift. He loved to sing, he loved to dance and he loved to play musical instruments - he was the complete musical package. It quickly became apparent that Prince would be a superstar and this superstar would stand out from the musical crowd in every possible way...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Music, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”Prince was unique. A unique talent, a unique performer, a unique individual. This mini biography is a celebration of that uniqueness and a reminder to us all to be ourselves, to live our best lives and to not be afraid to be the one who breaks the mould."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Rosa Parks
Growing up in Alabama, Rosa was not afraid to stand up for herself and always tried to do the right thing. Although slavery was over, things were still hard for Rosa and her family as they were not treated equally. Leading a life filled with unfair rules, Rosa was determined to bring about change and a bus ride home from work would be the spark that would alter the path of history…
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Genre: Biography Themes: Personal & social issues, politics, human rights, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”I have so much respect and admiration for Rosa, she knew her self-worth, that she was just the same as any other person, and that she was deserved of the same treatment as her fellow Americans regardless of skin colour. #BlackLivesMatter."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Rosalind Franklin
Born into a Jewish family, Rosalind Franklin grew up in England. A model student who was curious and eager to learn, the high-achiever developed a passion for science and loved putting things under the microscope. However, working in chemistry was rare for a woman at the time. Thankfully, Rosalind wasn’t deterred and would make one of the greatest scientific discoveries…
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Genre: Biography Themes: Science, life story 'a word about books' says…”Rosalind Franklin is a fantastic female role model for so many reasons. She is a wonderful lady who achieved in a male dominated field and proved that girls could do things just as well as the boys, in fact, Rosalind did many things much better!"
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Little People, Big Dreams: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Having not been afforded the same opportunities as her bother, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mother was determined to make sure that her own daughter was given every chance to succeed in life. And Ruth was damn sure that she would not let her mother down. Driven by an unfair system that treated men and women differently, Ruth’s passion for equal citizens with equal rights burnt bright. With knowledge of the constitution and a clear sense of purpose, Ruth was unstoppable…
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Genre: Biography Themes: Human rights, equal rights, law, life story 'a word about books' says…”I'm sure this will inspire some future legal practitioners who, like Bader Ginsburg, have things that they feel passionately about and want to fight for change."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was awestruck when he first laid eyes on a computer as a twelve-year-old. This encounter at an electronics club was the seed that would grow into something special. Along with his friend Steve Wozniak, the pair put all their energy into inventions and computers and built a company from Jobs' garage. Steve Jobs fully believed that computers were the future and his ideas would transform the world and how we use technology. Oh, and his company...Apple Inc...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Technology, life story 'a word about books' says…”Steve Jobs was a genius and it is hard to imagine a time when Apple tech was not everywhere. His life exemplifies to do what you love and make a success of it."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder was born blind. But as one sense was failing his others were awakening and they would be more alive than ever. Banging on pots and pans as a young child to signing his first professional music contract at just eleven-years-old was just the beginning. Stevie had funk and soul running through his veins. A soulful voice and inventive style would propel him to stardom...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Music, diversity, BAME, disability, blindness, life story 'a word about books' says…”Stevie Wonder is one of my favourite musicians so I was thrilled to learn that he was to be the latest star addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series. A truly inspirational read that proves that a disability is not a barrier to success."
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Little People, Big Dreams: Yoko Ono
Born into a wealthy family, Yoko had everything except time with her busy parents and a true friend. Writing wishes and hanging them on the tree branches near the local temple helped her feel less alone. After surviving the war, she would make her way to New York and this is where she would meet John Lennon. Together they dreamed of a better world, a peaceful world, a world where we could live as one...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Artist, activist, music, life story 'a word about books' says…”What I love about Yoko’s story is the message to be yourself even if it makes you seem different. In Yoko's words, ‘You can change the world by being yourself.’"
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Little People, Big Dreams: Zaha Hadid
Zaha was a confident and curious child who had a passion for design - beginning with her own clothes and bedroom furniture. As an overseas student she thrived and her unique ideas would amaze classmates and teachers. Founding her own firm, Zaha created designs to challenge engineers to build the unbuildable; her award-winning buildings can be seen all over the world...
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Genre: Biography Themes: Architecture, art, design, diversity, BAME, life story 'a word about books' says…”Zaha Hadid managed to change the landscape of an industry that was dominated by men. Proof for any young girls that they themselves have the ‘girl-power’ to realise their dreams and that gender, race nor religion is a barrier to success."
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