OVERDRIVE - Black History Month - Grades K-3
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New Shoes Meyer, Susan In this historical fiction picture book, Ella Mae and 490 her cousin Charlotte, both African American, start their own shoe store when they learn that they cannot try on shoes at the shoe store.
Henry’s Levine, Ellen A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia 380 Freedom Box slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia.
A Chair for my Williams, Vera A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother 640 Mother B. save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. Firebird: Copeland, American Ballet Theater soloist Misty Copeland N/A ballerina Misty Misty encourages a young ballet student, with brown Copeland shows skin like her own, by telling her that she, too, had a young girl how to learn basic steps and how to be graceful when to dance like she was starting out, and that someday, with the firebird practice and dedication, the little girl will become a firebird, too. Includes author's note about dancers who led her to find her voice.
Gordon Parks: Weatherford, Tells how with a single photograph a self-taught 840 how the Carole Boston African American photographer captured the photographer attention of America. Includes a brief biography of captured black African American photographer, writer, and and white director, Gordon Parks. America
Of Thee I Sing: a Obama, In a letter to his daughters, Barack Obama reflects 830 letter to my Barack on the traits of thirteen groundbreaking daughters Americans, such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Robinson, and George Washington, and shares how children embody them. Martin’s Big Rappaport, Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, 410 Words: the life Doreen explaining his work to bring about a peaceful end of Dr. Martin to segregation. Luther King, Jr.
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Amazing Grace Hoffman, Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, 680 Mary movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.
White Socks Coleman, Grandma tells the story about her first trip alone 630 Only Evelyn into town during the days when segregation still existed in Mississippi.
Flossie & the McKissack, A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his 610 Fox Pat match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened.
Harlem’s Little Watson, Illustrations and text relate the life story of 770 Blackbird Renee Florence Mills, touching on her family history, and describing her accomplishments as a singer during the Harlem Renaissance.
A Splash of Red: Bryant, As a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to 610 the life and art Jennifer draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid of Horace Pippin across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint! Soon, people--including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth--started noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country.
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I am Jackie Meltzer, Brad An illustrated look at the life and career of Jackie 540 Robinson Robinson.
Fifty Cents and Asim, Jabari An illustrated introduction to the life of Booker T. a Dream: young Washington that focuses on his hard work and Booker T. determination to earn a college degree. Washington
Julian’s Glorious Cameron, Ann When his best friend, Gloria, receives a new bike, 480 Summer seven-year-old Julian spends the summer avoiding her because of his fear of bikes.
The Snowy Day Keats, Ezra In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his 500 Jack snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. The Snowy Day transformed children's literature with its pioneering portrayal of an African-American child and the charming story and artwork that won it the Caldecott Medal
Miami Jackson McKissack, The school year is almost over, but nine-year-old 300 Gets It Straight Pat Miami still has to deal with his nemesis, Destinee Tate, and also faces a challenge when he shops for a gift for his teacher.
I’m a Pretty Bynum, Betty Mia, who wakes with her hair "just-a-going every N/A Little Black Girl! K. which-a-ways!" With her abundant energy and joy leading the way, readers follow Mia as she plays with her friends who are all shades, shapes and sizes. Mia finds that "Pretty" is within herself and her friends, and being pretty is way beyond what the mirror shows.
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Make Way for Grimes, Nikki Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her 620 Dyamonde old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy Daniel named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.
Black All Hubbell, An African American girl contemplates the many 410 Around! Patricia wonderful black things around her, from the inside of a pocket, where surprises hide, to the cozy night where there is no light.
The People Hamilton, In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, 480 Could Fly: the Virginia unable to bear their sadness and starvation any picture book longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away.
All Different Johnson, In 1865, members of a family start their day as 830 Now: Angela slaves, working in a Texas cotton field, and end it Juneteenth, the celebrating their freedom on what came to be first day of known as Juneteenth. freedom
Raul Robeson: A McKissack, Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football 600 voice for change Pat field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today, Robeson's legacy has reclaimed its rightful place in history. He is recognized for his astounding range of talents and his unwavering stature as a champion of civil rights.
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Mary McLeod McKissack, After having a book snatched from her little hand, 510 Bethune: Pat Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved woman of to learn to read. Many years later, with $1.50 in courage her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream.
Child of the Shelton, Paula Includes bibliographical references. Paula Young 960 Civil Right Young Shelton shares her memories of the civil rights Movement movement and her involvement in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.
Who was Rosa McDonough, An illustrated biography of Rosa Parks that 700 Parks? Yona Zeldis discusses her childhood, schooling, role in the civil rights movement, family life, and other related topics.
Who Was Louis McDonough, Presents a short study of singer, songwriter, and 780 Armstrong Yona Zeldis jazz musician Louis Armstrong and chronicles his childhood in New Orleans and rise in the entertainment industry.
Who was the Carson, Mary Examines the life of businesswoman and 440 Hair-Care Kay entrepreneur Madam C. J. Walker, discussing her Millionaire? childhood, business, and charity work.
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The Skin I’m In: Thomas, Pat Encourages children to accept differences in skin 850 a first look at color and other racial characteristics among other racism people.
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National Jazynka, Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her 750 Geographic Kitson actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped Readers: Rosa end racial segregation in America. Parks
National Jazynka, Who was George Washington Carver? -- Growing up N/A Geographic Kitson -- In his time -- A love of learning -- 6 Cool facts Readers: George about Carver -- Helping others -- Good ideas -- Washington Hard work -- What in the world?. Looks at the life Carver of George Washington Carver, covering his birth in Missouri, his education, his time as a teacher, and his work with peanuts and potatoes.
National Gilpin, Short chapters with challenging but controlled 590 Geographic Caroline vocabulary track Obama's and Mandela's paths to Readers: Barack Crosson becoming the first black presidents of their Obama respective countries; pre-presidential civil rights work is emphasized more than presidential policy.
Follow the Winter, By following the directions in a song, "The Drinking 630 Drinking Gourd Jeanette Gourd," taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada.
Coretta Scott Shange, An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, N/A Ntozake describing her childhood in the segregated South, her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr., and her civil rights work.
Anansi the McDermott, In trying to determine which of his six sons to 290 Spider Gerald reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky.
Anansi and the Kimmel, Eric Anansi, a clever spider, tricks Elephant and some 340 Talking Melon A. other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.
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Anansi and the Krensky, Long ago in Africa, the sky god Nyame keeps all of 510 Box of Stories Stephen the stories to himself, but when Anansi the spider asks their price, Nyame agrees to trade his stories if Anansi can perform four seemingly impossible tasks.
Anansi Paris, A readers' theater script that offers an adaptation N/A Stephanie of the myth of Anansi, a spider who was rescued Herweck by his sons, which explains how the moon came to be in the sky.
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