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Jazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesJazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesView DetailsA celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.
Children of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristChildren of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristView DetailsA celebration of African American childhood in the early 1900s, as told through 17 poems that detail the daily pleasures of young children's lives.
The Piano
By William Miller, Susan KeeterThe Piano
By William Miller, Susan KeeterView DetailsSet in the deep South of the early 1900s, an African American girl learns to play the piano from her white employer and their mutual love of music rewards them with a friendship that transcends age and race.
Crazy Horse's Vision
By Joseph Bruchac, S. D. NelsonCrazy Horse's Vision
By Joseph Bruchac, S. D. NelsonView DetailsThe true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people.
¡Béisbol! Pioneros y leyendas del béisbol Latino
By Jonah Winter¡Béisbol! Pioneros y leyendas del béisbol Latino
By Jonah WinterView DetailsIn Spanish. Learn about fourteen legendary Latino baseball players in this fascinating and colorfully written collection.
Domítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanDomítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanView DetailsWith love and care in every stroke, illustrator Connie McLennan captured on canvas the warmth of relationships, the fondness for color and texture, and the versatile patterns characteristic of the Mexican people. Readers will soon fall in love with the shimmering light of the desert landscape and this well-told story of Cinderella-with-a-twist.
Dragonsong
A Fable for the New MillenniumBy Russell Young, Civi ChengDragonsong
A Fable for the New MillenniumBy Russell Young, Civi ChengView DetailsDragonsong? No human alive today, nor any human in living memory, has heard dragonsong. But legend has it that it is an awesome, spell-binding sound, a song to haunt your heart forever!
Bajo la luna de limón
By Edith Hope Fine, René King MorenoBajo la luna de limón
By Edith Hope Fine, René King MorenoView DetailsIn Spanish. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree.
Strong to the Hoop
By John Coy, Leslie Jean-BartStrong to the Hoop
By John Coy, Leslie Jean-BartView DetailsA boy finally gets to play basketball on the main court with the older boys, and has to prove he can hold his own.
Rainbow Joe and Me
By Maria Diaz StromRainbow Joe and Me
By Maria Diaz StromView DetailsA girl learns the power of imagination from her blind neighbor.
Night Golf
By William Miller, Cedric LucasNight Golf
By William Miller, Cedric LucasView DetailsSet in the South of the late 1950s, an African American boy who longs to play golf is banned from the game because of the color of his skin.
When This World Was New
By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. SanchezWhen This World Was New
By Danilo Figueredo, Enrique O. SanchezView DetailsAn uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.
Cool Melons- Turn to Frogs!
The Life and Poems of IssaBy Matthew Gollub, Kazuko StoneView DetailsFor hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa.
Preparadas... listas... ¡Ya!
By Jeannine Atkins, Hector Viveros LeePreparadas... listas... ¡Ya!
By Jeannine Atkins, Hector Viveros LeeView DetailsIn Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.
Elizabeti's School
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleElizabeti's School
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleView DetailsIn this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.
Gettin' Through Thursday
By Melrose Cooper, Nneka BennettGettin' Through Thursday
By Melrose Cooper, Nneka BennettView DetailsA young African American boy experiences the love and support of his family as they try to make ends meet each week.
The Bus Ride
By William Miller, John WardThe Bus Ride
By William Miller, John WardView DetailsWith its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice.
Journey Home
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Dom Lee, Keunhee LeeJourney Home
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Dom Lee, Keunhee LeeView DetailsA biracial girl gains a new sense of identity when she travels to Vietnam with her mother.
To Swim in Our Own Pond
A Book of Vietnamese ProverbsBy Ngoc Dung Tran, Xuan-Quang DangTo Swim in Our Own Pond
A Book of Vietnamese ProverbsBy Ngoc Dung Tran, Xuan-Quang DangView DetailsA book of popular Vietnamese proverbs.
Richard Wright y el carné de biblioteca
By William Miller, R. Gregory ChristieRichard Wright y el carné de biblioteca
By William Miller, R. Gregory ChristieView DetailsThis is the true story of the renowned African American author Richard Wright and his determination to borrow books from the public library that turned him away because of his color.
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