Books published by publisher Water Bear Press

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first black female physician in the United States. She graduated from medical school the year before the Civil War ended, and dedicated her life to taking care of poor women and children. She also authored the first medical textbook by a woman in the 1800s. Her story needs to be told.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first black female physician in the United States. She graduated from medical school the year before the Civil War ended, and dedicated her life to taking care of poor women and children. She also authored the first medical textbook by a woman in the 1800s. Her story needs to be told.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Shayla is just a regular 15 year old girl living in Southern California. Except, her parents are undocumented. When Border Patrol incorrectly arrests her for being undocumented (she's not, she was born in California), she is deported to Mexico.How will Shayla find her way home? Her parents tell her to find a Coyote (a smuggler) to help her cross.But what will happen when the Coyote decides not to give her back to her parents?

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to complete medical school in the United States. Initially accepted into medical school as a "prank," Elizabeth maintained her focus in spite of obstacles for a woman studying medicine in the 1800s. She graduated in 1849 from Geneva Medical College and moved to the UK to begin working as a physician.Learn more about this pioneer in medicine. She encouraged many women to pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte graduated from medical school in 1889. Inspired as a child when she saw a patient pass away after not being cared for by their local white physician, Susan was determined to become a physician and help the people on her reservation. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American physician in the United States, and her fight for health and well-being of Native Americans is inspirational.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Moe is having a rough start to sixth grade. He's the target of bullies and he doesn't feel like he fits in. He's also struggling with difficult memories from his homeland of Syria, before his family fled as refugees. When the bullying goes too far and lands him in the hospital, Moe has to come to terms with who he is and where he's from. Thankfully, he's got his friends from the Resilience Group to help him deal with his tough traumas. Join Moe, Diamond, Hailey, Josh, and Gema in their quest for healing, hope, and new beginnings. The Resilience Group deals with kids experiencing or recovering from difficult traumatic experiences (ACEs), and helps them learn about resilience and healing. Topics discussed in this series include family violence, child abuse, bullying, immigration, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, adoption trauma, and medical illnesses.

Shayla is just a regular 15 year old girl living in Southern California. Except, her parents are undocumented. When Border Patrol incorrectly arrests her for being undocumented (she's not, she was born in California), she is deported to Mexico.How will Shayla find her way home? Her parents tell her to find a Coyote (a smuggler) to help her cross.But what will happen when the Coyote decides not to give her back to her parents?

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte graduated from medical school in 1889. Inspired as a child when she saw a patient pass away after not being cared for by their local white physician, Susan was determined to become a physician and help the people on her reservation. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American physician in the United States, and her fight for health and well-being of Native Americans is inspirational.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Johama has the perfect life in Antigua, Guatemala. She works part-time at a local coffee shop and has just earned a spot at a prestigious school. She loves her home and never planned to leave - until her entire family is murdered and she has nowhere else to go.Johama joins the Caravan that is moving slowly from Central America to the United States, desperate to find somewhere safe. When she arrives at the U.S. border, she panics because she does not have any ID and tries to cross illegally. When Border Patrol captures her, Johama learns a new type of fear at the overcrowded detention facilities. How will she survive?Trigger warning: This YA fictional book depicts violence, sexual abuse, and current issues faced by young adults seeking safety at the U.S. border.

Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to complete medical school in the United States. Initially accepted into medical school as a "prank," Elizabeth maintained her focus in spite of obstacles for a woman studying medicine in the 1800s. She graduated in 1849 from Geneva Medical College and moved to the UK to begin working as a physician.Learn more about this pioneer in medicine. She encouraged many women to pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.