Pair these Lee & Low titles with birthdays & anniversaries that are happening in the month of February!
Love to Langston
by Tony Medina and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
⭐ TWO STARRED REVIEWS! ⭐
"Medina's words stand on their own while they honor the tradition established by Hughes. . . Christie's full-page, vibrant illustrations and broad expanses of bold, flat colors and stylized figures invite readers into the world of sharecroppers, ocean liners, and libraries. . . A stunning collaboration." —School Library Journal, starred review
The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
by Lucía González and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR AWARDS HONOR
⭐"[T]his warmhearted Spanish/English bilingual story adopts the perspective of two children who are inspired by Belpré to enter a library for the very first time. . . . With this simple and affectionate story, González and Delacre. . . broadcast Belpré's welcome message to new generations of immigrants: 'Remember, the library belongs to you all.'" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue with Today's Youth
by Rosa Parks, with Gregory J. Reed
"Mother Parks has assembled a treasure. In this wonderful collection of her responses to letters from young people she teaches, she inspires, she challenges, and above all, she loves. A marvelous addition to any home library." —Colin Powell, former United States Secretary of State
I and I Bob Marley
by Tony Medina and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
⭐"[A] rare, soulful tribute." —Booklist, starred review
Love Twelve Miles Long
by Glenda Armand and illustrated by Colin Bootman
"Armand's debut reveals a poignant conversation between young Frederick and his mother, paired with Bootman's arresting and emotive paintings." —Publishers Weekly
Irena's Jar of Secrets
by Marcia Vaughan Crews and illustrated by Ron Mazellan
SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD HONOR
"Vaughan tells the true story without embellishment, employing stark, unadorned syntax that never wavers into pathos, sentiment or myth. It is a definition of quiet heroism. . . . Powerful." —Kirkus Reviews
Ray Charles
by Sharon Bell Mathis and illustrated by George Ford
CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR AWARDS WINNER
"Ford's illustrations capture every emotional nuance, from Ray's disappointment at being tricked by classmates as a child, to his strength as a man, refusing to perform to segregated audiences." —Publishers Weekly
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
by Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson, and illustrated by Benny Andrews
"Without sensationalizing, this shows the bravery of the activists and the difficult fight they faced." —Booklist
Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story
by S. D. Nelson
"Stationed in the Pacific, Ira, always 'an honorable warrior,' was nonetheless often frightened. He was also one of six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima, an act that singularly thrust him into the popular imagination as Americans searched for heroes. Nelson captures this duality with a title that signals a private man and mural-like illustrations that honor an event that has taken on a mythic dimension." —The Horn Book
Black Was the Ink
by Michelle Coles
⭐"Coles' stunning debut celebrates forgotten heroes and better futures. . . Sensitively explores what it means to care about something, fight for something, and effect lasting change. Teens will immediately connect with Malcom's journey and readily identify the real-life issues involving systematic oppression, social justice, and racism that Coles poignantly examines. A powerful story." —Booklist, starred review
In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage
by Alan Schroeder and illustrated by JaeMe Bereal
"This is a worthy effort that celebrates the determination of a young woman whose contributions should be remembered." —School Library Journal
