Keeping It Real.

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Title: Keeping It Real.
Authors: BIRD, BETSY
Source: School Library Journal. Aug2025, Vol. 71 Issue 8, p37-39. 3p. 16 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms: Story plots, Children's nonfiction, Biography (Literary form)
People: Simone, Nina, 1933-2003, Pizzoli, Greg, Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-
Abstract: The author explores the complex topics tackled by authors of children's nonfiction books. Topics include a brief overview of the genre, examples of books mentioned include "Nina: A Story of Nina Simone," by Traci N. Todd and "Song for Jimi," by Charles R. Smith, the goal of Greg Pizzoli as a children's book author, and topics explored by author Carole Boston Weatherford such as the Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Abstract:The author explores the complex topics tackled by authors of children's nonfiction books. Topics include a brief overview of the genre, examples of books mentioned include "Nina: A Story of Nina Simone," by Traci N. Todd and "Song for Jimi," by Charles R. Smith, the goal of Greg Pizzoli as a children's book author, and topics explored by author Carole Boston Weatherford such as the Tulsa Race Massacre.
ISSN:03628930