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Deborah Heiligman

Deborah Heiligman is the author of over two dozen books for children and young adults, including Intentions, The Boy Who Loved Math, and the award-winning Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith. A graduate of Brown University, she has also worked as a journalist, her articles appearing in publications such as the New York Times, Parents magazine, and Ladies' Home Journal. She lives in New York City with her husband, Pulitzer-Prize winning author Jonathan Weiner.
She Persisted: Clara Lemlich
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Passover
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Easter
Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas

Books

She Persisted: Clara Lemlich
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Passover
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Hanukkah
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Easter
Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Christmas

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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