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Peggy Caravantes

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Peggy Caravantes writes young adult and middle grade biographies and nonfiction for elementary students. She has a special interest in writing stories about women who can serve as role models for today's girls. Caravantes has a bachelor's degree in English from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and a master's of education, with an emphasis on educational administration, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She has served as a teacher of English and history, as a principal, and as a deputy superintendent for instruction. She lives in San Antonio.

1st February 2015

The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

A complete biographical look at the complex life of a world-famous entertainer With determination and audacity, Josephin... MoreThe Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

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Marooned in the Arctic: The True Story of Ada Blackjack, the "Female Robinson Crusoe"

1st March 2016

Marooned in the Arctic: The True Story of Ada Blackjack, the "Female Robinson Crusoe"

A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2017 In 1921, four men ventured into the Arctic for a top-secret e... MoreMarooned in the Arctic: The True Story of Ada Blackjack, the "Female Robinson Crusoe"

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The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

1st February 2018

The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker used her comic and musical abilities to become a worldwide icon of the ... MoreThe Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

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The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

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Perspectives on History

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