Books with author Sandy Bridget Donovan

Fannie Lou Hamer was born poor and had limited formal education, but that didn’t stop her from becoming an important leader of the Civil Rights Movement. This biography tells her story. A story of perseverance and unique qualities that continue to set examples today. Readers will be inspired to learn about the life of Fannie Lou Hamer and the ways in which she overcame adversity and hardships, while making her mark in the world.

South Korean teens live in a country that combines ancient traditions with modern-day technology. Teens study hard to be successful in school and beyond, but they also have time to chat with friends or listen to the latest K-pop record. As the economy continues to expand, teens play an important role in the growth of South Korea, which has become one of the world’s powers in business of technology. Teens in South Korea is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.

From the late 19th century into the 21st century, technological and cultural advancements transformed the world into a new and modern place. These advancements changed the way people lived, worked, and thought about themselves and the world. The combination of all these changes continues to produce what we know as the modern world. Will Rogers grew up in the late 1800s riding horses and roping cattle. While working on the family ranch, he developed an exceptional roping ability, and the attention it gained sparked his career in show business. After adding jokes to his roping act, Rogers’ popularity soared, and he began to perform all over the country. Known by his down-to-earth personality and witty sense of humor, Rogers became a star of stage, film, and radio.

Madame Chiang Kai-shek was a powerful figure in Chinese politics. As wife of the Nationalist leader, she helped modernize China through the New Life Movement of the 1930s. She was educated in the United States and developed a unique understanding of American culture. She used this background to win U.S. support for the Nationalists in their struggles against Japan and the communists. Her diplomatic skills won her many admirers, but others criticized her obvious wealth at a time when most Chinese suffered from great poverty.

For most Japanese teens, success in school is their primary focus. But despite the pressure to excel in their studies, Japanese teens also find time to go shopping, play baseball, or spend time on their cell phones. While Japanese teens value individual expression, they also find comfort in the traditions that have been a part of their culture for centuries. Teens in Japan is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.

For most Japanese teens, success in school is their primary focus. But despite the pressure to excel in their studies, Japanese teens also find time to go shopping, play baseball, or spend time on their cell phones. While Japanese teens value individual expression, they also find comfort in the traditions that have been a part of their culture for centuries. Teens in Japan is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.