New Biographies

Claude Monet: The Painter Who Stopped the Trains, by PI Maltbie; Explains how Claude Monet came to paint trains and forever changed the minds of critics about his art, and about the Impressionists in general. 
J Bio Monet

The Earnhardt NASCAR dynasty: Legacy of Dale Sr and Dale Jr, by Stephanie Watson; Traces the lives and racing careers of the stock car driver who was known as "The Intimidator" before his death in 2001, and his son, who is also a star in the same sport  J Bio Earnhardt

Game Set Match Champion: Arthur Ashe, by Crystal Hubbard;  A biography of African American tennis champion Arthur Ashe, a pioneering minority athlete known for his character, sportsmanship, and activism in social causes such as civil rights and HIV/AIDS awareness. J Bio Ashe

Marta Vieira, by Rebecca Murcia; Looks at the life of professional soccer player Marta Vieira, focusing on her achievements and her day-to-day activities as a soccer player.  J Bio Vieira

Shakira,  by Rebecca Murcia;  Looks at the life of pop music star and humanitarian activist Shakira, focusing on her achievements, her day-to-day activities, and things that she enjoys. J Bio Shakira

From the Community's Children's Librarians

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