GRADE 3 BOOKS
Shaped By Her Hands: Potter Marta Martinez by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzalez*
HEROES AND ROLE MODELS
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Maria Povika Martinez learned pottery from her aunt as a young child. She would watch as the clay spun, flopped, and moved as she guided it. As she got older, Maria created a new technique for firing that created her trademark shiny black pots. Maria’s technique and unique pots became famous, making her one of the most
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Frank Morrison*
Maria’s shiny, black pots were built on generations of tradition and history of the Tewa Pueblo people— but were also something completely new.
Potter Maria Martinez
In this historical fiction story, all the kids in Clarksville look up to track star Wilma Rudolph, an Olympic gold medalist from their hometown, but none more than Alta. She’ll tell “A deserved celebration of a famous Tewa potter who elevated her craft to fine art.” — Kirkus Reviews starred review “Through masterful storytelling and graceful illustrations, this impactful title embodies Maria Povika Martinez’s famous words: ‘The Great Spirit gave me [hands] that work...but not for myself, for all Tewa people.’” — School Library Journal starred review This edition is only available for distribution through the school market.
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everyone that she’s the “quickest kid in Clarksville”—that is, until another girl challenges her spot. But after the two
renowned potters in history.
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx/ La juez que creció en el Bronx by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez*
race each other, and the big parade welcoming Wilma back starts, they realize they can work together, just like Wilma and her Olympic teammates.
Growing up in the South Bronx with very few resources, Sonia Sotomayor fought her way through school and the court system to become the first Latina Supreme Court justice. She worked hard to combat the prejudices and poverty she faced, and in doing so became a role model for children everywhere.
Lark Holds the Key by Natasha Deen* and illustrated by Marcus Cutler
In this illustrated chapter book, Lark Ba is determined to solve a mystery! It’s the third day of summer vacation, and Lark’s grandmother is taking Lark and her twin brother, Connor, to the library. But when they get there, they discover that the town librarian is missing her library key. Luckily for the librarian, Lark just happens to be a detective-in- training and is ready to become a hero.
Molly, by Golly! by Dianne Ochiltree and illustrated by Kathleen Kemly
Here is the story of Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City’s Fire Company 11 and the first known female firefighter in U.S. history. New York City’s Fire Company Number 11 is in trouble. A deadly snowstorm is blowing, and many of the volunteers are sick in bed. When
the fire alarm sounds, Molly Williams answers the call to save the neighborhood. Clapping a weathered leather helmet on her head, strapping spatterdashes over her woolen leggings, and pulling on heavy work gloves—it’s Molly, by golly, to the rescue. Young readers will enjoy plucky Molly Williams’s legendary adventure as they learn how fires were fought in the early 1800s.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color Extension Collection: Grade 3 Books | Back to Top | 10 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color. † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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