Her Right Foot
by Dave Eggers
Grade Levels: K–2
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols in the United States. In Her Right Foot, students learn that the statue’s foot is lifted, showing she is always moving forward to welcome others. This program helps students understand how art can represent big ideas like kindness and freedom. Through reading, discussion, and sculpture-making, students will explore how they can use creativity to make others feel welcome in their classroom and community.
If I Were a Park Ranger
by Catherine Stier
Grade Levels: K–2
Park rangers are people who help take care of national parks, animals, and important places so everyone can enjoy them safely. This program uses If I Were a Park Ranger to help students learn what rangers do and why their work matters. Through reading, discussion, and creative drawing, students will explore what they care about and imagine how they could protect it, just like real park rangers do every day!
Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change
by Sharee Miller
Grade Levels: K-2
First Lady Michelle Obama wanted to help kids and families live healthier lives. At the White House, she started a vegetable garden to teach children about healthy food, exercise, and caring for the Earth. This program uses Michelle’s Garden to help students learn about healthy choices, gardening, and how one person’s passion can inspire a whole community.
Parker Looks Up
by Parker Curry & Jessica Curry
Grade Levels: K-2
Through the themes of inspiration, identity, and representation, students will engage with the book, Parker Looks Up, discuss their own role models, and create self-portraits that reflect their uniqueness and power.
Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America
by Kathi Appelt
Grade Levels: 2-4
Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers introduces students to the idea of environmental stewardship, taking care of the earth so it can take care of us. Students will learn how one person can make a big difference, and how planting native plants helps pollinators, improves ecosystems, and beautifies communities.
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Grade Levels: 3–5
In the 1930s, Amelia Earhart was a famous aviator known for her daring flights, and Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States, known for her outspoken support of civil rights and women’s equality. One evening, these two trailblazing women took a spontaneous airplane ride over Washington, DC, a bold act that symbolized freedom, friendship, and courage. This program uses Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride to explore how women in history have challenged norms and inspired change.
Leave it to Abigail
by Barb Rosenstock
Grade Levels: 3-5
Even though women couldn’t vote or hold office, First Lady Abigail Adams used her voice through letters and actions to influence leaders and speak up for women’s rights. She famously wrote, “Remember the ladies,” urging her husband to consider women in the new laws of the country. This program uses Leave it to Abigail to help students explore how everyday actions, like writing and speaking out, can lead to extraordinary impact.
Mrs. Carter’s Butterfly Garden
by Steve Rich
Grade Levels: 3-5
First Lady Rosalynn Carter cared deeply about nature and helped create a butterfly garden to support monarchs. Monarch butterflies need special plants like milkweed to survive and travel thousands of miles during migration. This program teaches students how planting native gardens helps pollinators and how small actions can protect the environment.
Rollin’ on Down the Line
by Helen Kampion and Renée Critcher Lyons
Grade Levels: 3-5
Lady Bird Johnson, first lady during the 1960s, traveled through the South by train to talk about voting and civil rights. This program uses Rollin’ on Down the Line to help students learn how one person’s courage can inspire unity. Through reading, discussion, and mapping, students will explore how history, geography, and civic action are connected.
Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
by Ray Anthony Shepard
Grade Levels: 3-5
Ona Judge, an enslaved woman, escaped from George and Martha Washington. Through reading, discussion, and artifact-based activities, students will connect personal courage to historical events.
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Grade Levels: 3–5
Explore the life of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, a formerly enslaved woman who became a successful seamstress and confidante to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Students will learn about resilience, creativity, and the power of personal stories.
When Jackie Saved Grand Central
by Natasha Wing
Grade Levels: 3–5
First Lady Jackie Kennedy helped preserve one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. Students will learn about civic engagement, historical architecture, and the importance of protecting cultural heritage. Through reading, discussion, and a scavenger hunt activity, students will connect personal values to public history.
When Marian Sang
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Grade Levels: 3–5
Marian Anderson, a groundbreaking African American singer used her voice to challenge racial barriers. Students will learn about segregation, the power of art, and the importance of standing up for justice. Through reading, discussion, and creative activities, students will connect Marian’s story to broader themes of personal courage.
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