Books with author Tonya Leslie

Discover the life of Barack Obama A story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, health care, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could make people’s lives better. With this Barack Obama children’s book, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you? This Barack Obama children’s book includes: A lasting legacy―Learn how Barack made the world a better place―for today and future generations.Word definitions―Explore a glossary for some of the more advanced words in this Barack Obama children’s book. Visual timeline―See how Barack progressed from a kid to the president in this unique Barack Obama children’s book.If you’ve been searching for a Barack Obama children’s book that explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of his life, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need!

Discover Rosa Parks’ story―and the power of standing for equality.Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life―and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice―when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.Take a walk through her childhood and hear about her struggles as a black woman in midcentury America. Going beyond other Rosa Parks books for kids, this complete story shows how her strong values and bravery as a lifelong activist makes her a role model for fighting injustice.This illuminating choice in Rosa Parks books for kids includes:A lasting impact―Find out how the world changed during Rosa Parks’ life and the ways her legacy is still alive.Talk about it―Questions in each chapter invite you to share ideas for creating your own change in the world.Real-life stories―History comes alive with accounts of people and events in civil rights that you won’t find in other Rosa Parks books for kids.Get inspired by Rosa’s incredible accomplishments in So Other People Would Be Also Free―a standout among Rosa Parks books for kids.

Discover the life of Barack Obama A story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, health care, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could make people’s lives better. With this Barack Obama children’s book, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you? This Barack Obama children’s book includes: A lasting legacy—Learn how Barack made the world a better place—for today and future generations.Word definitions—Explore a glossary for some of the more advanced words in this Barack Obama children’s book. Visual timeline—See how Barack progressed from a kid to the president in this unique Barack Obama children’s book.If you’ve been searching for a Barack Obama children’s book that explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of his life, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need!

Discover Rosa Parks’ story—and the power of standing for equality.Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life—and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice—when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.Take a walk through her childhood and hear about her struggles as a black woman in midcentury America. Going beyond other Rosa Parks books for kids, this complete story shows how her strong values and bravery as a lifelong activist makes her a role model for fighting injustice.This illuminating choice in Rosa Parks books for kids includes:A lasting impact—Find out how the world changed during Rosa Parks’ life and the ways her legacy is still alive.Talk about it—Questions in each chapter invite you to share ideas for creating your own change in the world.Real-life stories—History comes alive with accounts of people and events in civil rights that you won’t find in other Rosa Parks books for kids.Get inspired by Rosa’s incredible accomplishments in So Other People Would Be Also Free—a standout among Rosa Parks books for kids.