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The Book Itch: Nelson, Vaunda Includes bibliographical references. 630 freedom, truth, & Micheaux Relates the story of the National Memorial Harlem’s greatest African Bookstore, founded in Harlem by bookstore Louis Michaux in 1939, as seen from the perspective of Louis Michaux Jr., who met famous men like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X while helping there.
One Crazy Summer Williams-Garcia, In the summer of 1968, after traveling 750 Rita from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp. (Book 1)
P.S. Bee Eleven Williams-Garcia, After spending the summer of 1968 with 770 Rita their mother and the Black Panthers, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return home to Brooklyn with a new feeling of independence, but they discover their father has a new girlfriend, Uncle Darnell has come home from Vietnam a changed man, and Big Ma still expects Delphine to take care of everything. Feeling overwhelmed, Delphine writes to her mother, who reminds her to enjoy being eleven and not grow up too fast. (Book 2)
Gone Crazy in Alabama Williams-Garcia, "Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to 740 Rita Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half-sister, Miss Trotter. The two half-sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew
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possible" (Book3)
What Color is my Abdul-Jabbar, While twins Ella and Herbie help the 880 World?: the lost history Kareem handyman Mr. Midal work on their new of African home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African- Americans.
Sweet Clara and the Hopkinson, Deborah A young slave stitches a quilt with a map 680 Freedom Quilt pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.
Glory Be Scattergood, Gloriana faces her twelfth birthday in 680 Augusta 1964 and struggles with the changes she sees happening around her, but while she struggles to understand the shift in her relationships with her sister--who is about to enter high school--and her best friend, Frankie, Gloriana witnesses tempers rise in a debate over a segregated public pool.
Lunch-Box Dream Abbott, Tony Told from multiple points of view, a white 800 family on a 1959 road trip between Ohio and Florida, visiting Civil War battlefields along the way, crosses paths with a black family near Atlanta, where one of their children has gone missing.
The Lions of Little Rock Levine, Kristin Twelve-year-old Marlee develops a strong 630 friendship with Liz, the new girl in school, but when Liz suddenly stops attending school and Marlee hears a rumor that her friend is actually an African American girl passing herself off as white, the two young girls must decide whether their friendship is worth taking on integration and the dangers it could bring to their families.
Ruth and the Green Ramsey, Calvin A. When Ruth and her parents take a motor 810 Book trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them. Includes facts
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about "The Green Book."
Elijah of Buxton Curtis, Christopher Eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first 1070 Paul free-born child in Buxton, Canada--a haven for slaves fleeing the American South in 1859--uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.
Chains Anderson, Laurie "Seeds of America." After being sold to a 780 Halse cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Forge Anderson, Laurie Sequel to: Chains;Includes bibliographical 820 Halse references. Curzon, having matured from boy to man over the course of the winter with the army at Valley Forge, worries that someone will learn he is a runaway slave passing for free, and tries to figure out the meaning of his friendship with Isabel.
When the Beat was Hill, Laban Carrick A biography of Dj Kool Herc, discussing his 910 Born: DJ Kool Herc and childhood in Jamaica and New York, and the creation of hip hop his career as a hip hop DJ.
Bad News for Outlaws: Nelson, Vaunda An illustrated biography of Bass Reeves, a 860 the remarkable life of Micheaux former slave who was recruited as a Bass Reeves, deputy deputy United States marshal, based on U.S. marshal his ability to communicate with the Native Americans in the area that was to become Oklahoma.
Josephine: the dazzling Powell, Patricia Josephine Baker (a dancer, singer, and 790 life of Josephine Baker Hruby actress who was also devoted to fighting racism in the United States).
It Jes’ Happened: when Tate, don A biography of Bill Traylor, a former slave 830 bill Traylor started to who began to draw pictures--based on his draw recollections of rural and urban life--at
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the age of 83.
The Toothpaste Merrill, Jean "Bank Street." Kate MacKinstrey explains 820 Millionaire how her friend went from being a poor sixth-grader to an eighth-grade millionaire by making a cheaper, better toothpaste--with her help.
Heart and Soul: the Nelson, Kadir Examines the history of the United States, 1050 story of American and focusing on events that influenced African Americans African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America.
Bird in a Box Pinkney, Andrea In 1936, three children meet at the 670 Davis Mercy Home for Negro Orphans in New York State, and while not all three are orphans, they are all dealing with grief and loss which together, along with the help of a sympathetic staff member and the boxing matches of Joe Louis, they manage to overcome. Includes author's notes.
Bud, Not Buddy Curtis, Christopher Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living 950 Paul in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.
Who is Barack Obama? Edwards, Roberta An illustrated biography of Barack Obama 740 that discusses his parents, childhood, education, work in Chicago, accomplishments throughout his political career, as well as his victorious 2008 presidential campaign against Senator John McCain.
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Courage Has No Color: Stone, Tanya Lee Tells the story of America's first black 1090 the true story of the paratroopers during World War II. Triple Nickles: America’s first black paratroopers
I Have a Dream King, Martin Luther Presents illustrations and the text of the 1030 speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, in which he described his visionary dream of equality and brotherhood for humankind. 'Includes a CD with official recording of the speech.
All God’s Children Need Angelou, Maya Relates the author's personal narrative of N/A Traveling Shoes the time she spent in Ghana with other Black American expatriates.
The Blossoming Woods, Brenda Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda 670 Universe of Violet Woods' moving, uplifting story of a girl Diamond finally meeting the African American side of her family explores racism and how it feels to be biracial, and celebrates families of all kinds.
Ghetto Cowboy Neri, Greg "Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes 660 his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs"
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Crystal Myers, Walter Dean Fifteen-year-old Crystal has difficulty 610 trying to reconcile her personal and school life with the sexy, sophisticated persona her career as a quickly advancing high-fashion model has forced upon her.
The Dark-Thirty: McKissack, Pat A collection of ghost stories with African- 730 Southern tales of the American themes, designed to be told supernatural during the Dark Thirty--the half hour before sunset--when ghosts seem all too believable.
Locomotion Woodson, Inspired by his teacher, eleven-year-old 860 Jacqueline Lonnie begins to write about his life in a series of poems in which he discusses his feelings about his friends, his foster mom, his little sister Lili, and the death of his parents.
Who Was Sojourner McDonough, Yona Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks 600 Truth? Zeldis refused to give up herbus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slavein New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed hername and traveled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story until her death in 1883 at age eighty-six
Who Was Nelson Pollack, Pam Who was Nelson Mandela? -- Troublemaker 850 Mandela? -- City of light -- Apartheid -- The defiance campaign -- Sharpeville -- Underground -- Robben Island -- Free Mandela -- State of emergency --
President Mandela. A biography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, and president.
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Who Was Michael Stine, Megan A biography of rock singer Michael 660 Jackson? Jackson.
Who Was Jesse Owens? Buckley, James Describes the life of track-and-field 880 athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
Who Was George Giglioti, Jim A biography of agriculturist George 910 Washington Carver? Washington Carver, who invented peanut butter.
Who is Muhamad Ali? Buckley, James Presents the life of the legendary boxer 850 who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing
Who is Michelle Obama? Stine, Megan A biography of First Lady of the United 630 States and lawyer Michelle Obama.
Leontyne Price: voice Weatherfod, Carole Looks at the life and career of African 880 of a century Boston American soprano singer Leontyne Price.
Gordon Parks: how the Weatherford, Tells how with a single photograph a self- 880 photographer captured Carole Boston taught African American photographer black and white captured the attention of America. America Includes a brief biography of African American photographer, writer, and
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director, Gordon Parks.
Dear Benjamin Pinkney, Andrea Story of the correspondence between 1100 Banneker Davis Benjamin Banneker, a free black man, who wrote to Thomas Jefferson to tell him how he felt about Jefferson owning slaves.
Children of Long Ago: Little, Lessie Jones A collection of seventeen poems that N/A poems detail the daily pleasures of the African American childhood during the early 1900s.
Barack Obama: our 44th Gormley, Beatrice Briefly describes the life and political 1110 President career of Barack Obama, discussing his childhood, family, education, wife, work as a senator, and presidential campaign.
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