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Saint Maximilian Kolbe: Mary's Knight
written by Patricia Edward Jablonski
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Pauline Books, 2002
all ages, ISBN 978-0-8198-7045-2
Biography of the Catholic priest who sacrificed his life for a fellow Jewish prisoner's in Auschwitz during WWII. Black & white pencil illustration. |
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Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Rich in Love
written by Eileen Dunn Bartanzetti
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Daughters of St. Paul, 2002
all ages, ISBN 978-0-8198-7067-4
Biography of the newly canonized Padre Pio. Black & white pencil illustration. |
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Seneca Chief, Army General:
A Story About Ely Parker
written by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Carolrhoda, 2000
ages 9 to 12, ISBN 978-1-57505-431-5
Biography of the Seneca Indian who helped save his people's land, was elected a sachem, served in the Union Army, became a general, and was named commissioner of Indian Affairs. Pencil chapter illustrations. |
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Ben Has Something to Say:
a Story about Stuttering
written by Laurie Lears
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Albert Whitman, 2000
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8075-0633-2
Ben has a stuttering problem, but finds a way to express himself for something important. Watercolor illustrations. |
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Waiting for Mr. Goose
written by Laurie Lears
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Albert Whitman, 1999
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8075-8628-0
Stephen, who has trouble sitting still and paying attention, surprises himself when he summons up the patience to catch and help an injured goose. Includes information on attention-deficit disorder. Watercolor illustrations. |
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Sisters Against Slavery:
A Story About Sarah and Angelina Grimke
written by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Carolrhoda, 1999
ages 9 to 12, ISBN 978-1-57505-361-5
Biography of the trailblazing Grinke sisters and the inspiring lives they led in their fight against slavery. Pencil chapter illustrations. |
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Ian's Walk: a Story about Autism
written by Laurie Lears
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Albert Whitman, 1998
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8075-3480-9
Ian has autism, and his sisters learn to see things through his eyes on a trip to the park. Watercolor illustration.
Awards
Children's Crown Gallery Award nomination 2002; Dorothy Gray Award 2000; IBBY Award 1999 |
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Hiding From the Nazis
written by David A. Adler
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Holiday House, 1997
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8234-1288-4
The true story of Lore Baer, a four-year-old Jewish child, who was placed with a Christian family in the Dutch farm country to avoid persecution by the Nazis during WWII. Watercolor illustration. |
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Writer of the Plains: a Story about Willa Cather
written by Thomas Streissguth
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Carolrhoda, 1997
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-1-57505-060-7
paper ISBN 978-1-57505-060-7
Biography of the noted American author Willa Cather, emphasizing her youth and early career. Pencil chapter illustrations. |
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Remember That
written by Leslie Newman
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Clarion, 1996
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-395-66156-7
A young Jewish girl's relationship with her grandmother changes with age, and yet, very much stays the same. Story treats the subject of aging with sensitivity and feeling. Watercolor illustrations.
Awards
Nominated for the 1997 Minnesota Book Award |
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Someplace to Go
written by Maria Testa
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Albert Whitman, 1996
ages 4 to 8, ISBN 978-0-8075-7524-6
Ten-year-old homeless Davey tries to keep safe and warm from the end of the school day until he can meet his mother and older brother when the shelter opens at eight o'clock. Watercolor illustrations. |
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Child of the Warsaw Ghetto
written by David A. Adler
illustrated by Karen Ritz
Holiday House, 1995
ages 9 to 12, ISBN 978-0-8234-1160-3
Story of the Warsaw Ghetto told through the eyes of young Froim Baum. He manages to survive until being liberated by the American soldiers in Dachau. Pencil and colored pencil illustrations.
Awards
Notable Children's Trade Book in Social Studies, 1994; Nominated for the 1994 Minnesota Book Award |
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