I am I. M. Pei (Ordinary People Change the World) Ashland050926

I am I. M. Pei (Ordinary People Change the World) Ashland050926The world renowned architect I. M. Pei is the twenty fourth hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes greatthe traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood

In Classroom Six

trying to grow big enough to be noticed

causing the other children to stay away

In this moving and timely portrait

whose creativity was stifled

a life-changing friendship begins

not from his simmering rage

Rolls with Pigeons and Truffles

making cookies

This is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand how our politics came to be so chaotic and divided

But Malin isn’t like the rest of her friends

an enslaved brother and sister are inspired by a majestic and mysterious bird to escape to freedom in this dramatic and unforgettable picture book