Isobel Adds It Up by Kristy Everington

She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner by Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garcia

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484697 to listen full audiobooks. Title: She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner Series: Part of She Persisted Author: Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garcia Narrator: Chelsea Clinton, Janina Edwards Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 40 minutes Release date: June 29, 2021 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer, readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner--and how she persisted.  Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner: 'A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams.' --School Library Journal

Indelible Ann: The Larger-Than-Life Story of Governor Ann Richards by Meghan P. Browne

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/482636 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Indelible Ann: The Larger-Than-Life Story of Governor Ann Richards Author: Meghan P. Browne Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 16 minutes Release date: June 22, 2021 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: A folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today. Dorothy Ann Willis hailed from a small Texas town, but early on she found her voice and the guts to use it. During her childhood in San Diego and her high school years back in Texas (when she dropped the 'Dorothy'), Ann discovered a spark and passion for civic duty. It led her all the way to Washington, DC, where she, along with other girls from around the country, learned about the business of politics. Fast forward to Ann taking on the political boys' club: she became county commissioner, then state treasurer, and finally governor of Texas. In this stunning picture book biography, full of vim, vigor, and folksy charm, two Texan creators take us through the life of the legendary 'big mouth, big hair' governor of Texas, a woman who was inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, and in turn became an inspiration to Hillary Clinton and countless others.

The Thing I'm Most Afraid Of by Kristin Levine

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484704 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Thing I'm Most Afraid Of Author: Kristin Levine Narrator: Chelsea Kwoka Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 15, 2021 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: A new middle-grade tale from critically acclaimed, award-winning author Kristin Levine about facing your fears, set in Vienna during the Bosnian genocide. Most twelve-year-olds would be excited to fly to Austria to see their dad for the summer but then Becca is not most twelve-year-olds. Suffering from severe anxiety, she fears that the metal detectors at the airport will give her cancer and the long international flight will leave her with blood clots. Luckily, she's packed her Doomsday Journal, the one thing that always seems to help. By writing down her fears and what to do if the worst happens, Becca can get by without (many) panic attacks. Routines and plans help Becca cope but living in a new country is full of the unexpected--including Becca's companions for the summer. Like Felix, the short and bookish son of Becca's dad's new girlfriend. Or Sara, the nineteen-year-old Bosnian refugee tasked with watching the two of them for the summer. As Becca explores Vienna and becomes close to her new friends, she soon learns she is not alone in her fears. What matters most is what you do when faced with them.