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Brown Girl Dreaming by
The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South
The Cart That Carried Martin by
This tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. focuses on the great man's funeral procession and the humble cart that carried King's coffin.
The Crossover by
2015 Newbery Medal Winner
2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by
A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book
Tells the story of Arturo, who is looking forward to a relaxing summer until Carmen, a cute and funny girl moves into his apartment complex and while he deals with his stomach turning into a deep fryer over a girl, a smarmy land developer rolls into town and threatens to change it.
Freedom in Congo Square by
This poetic, nonfiction story about a well-known piece of African American history captures a human's capacity to find hope and joy in difficult circumstances and demonstrates how New Orleans' Congo Square was truly freedom's heart.
Freedom over Me by
Newbery Honor Book Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away.
Ghosts by
Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.
If You Were a Kid Docking at the International Space Station by
High above our planet in outer space, astronauts live and work aboard the International Space Station. Readers will join Tim and Lucy, whose cousin Marie is getting ready to blast off into space. They will find out how people travel to and from the space station, what life is like for astronauts in space, why space exploration is important, and much more.
If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement by
Joyce Jenkins has recently moved to a new town with her family, and she will soon be attending a segregated school for the first time. Meanwhile, Connie Underwood is trying to figure out what her twin brothers are planning in secret. Follow along with the two girls as they find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration, and find out how the fight for equality changed the country forever.
India by
Learn all about India's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife.
In Our Mothers' House by
Three young children experience the joys and challenges of being raised by two mothers.
Iran by
Learn all about Iran's land, history, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife. Even learn how to speak a few words in Farsi!
Last Stop on Market Street by
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
Marisol Mcdonald and the Monster by
Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.
Maya's Blanket by
Bilingual English/Spanish. Based on a Yiddish folk song, a young girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn over time and she finds new ways to use it as she grows up.
Pakistan by
Colorful. Friendly. Fascinating. Welcome to Poland! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Poland's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Polish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.
Radiant Child by
Winner of the 2017 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner of the 2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award A picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat of New York City.
This Is the Rope by
A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration.
Trombone Shorty by
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner A picture book autobiography by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who hails from the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans' 6th Ward. By the time he reached six, this prodigy was playing trumpet and trombone in a jazz band led by his older brother.
Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass by
This story imagines what it was like when Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass got together for a cup of tea and discussed their struggle for civil rights.
We March by
Illustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a historic speech.
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