Picture Books:
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.
Grace also has chapter books! Check out other books by Mary Hoffman to see Grace as she grows.
Marc Just Couldn't Sleep by Gabriela KeselmanMarc can't sleep because he's scared. He tells his concerns to his mother, who attempts to help him get to sleep by using creative solutions such as making him mosquito-proof pajamas!
Peekaboo Morning by Rachel IsadoraA toddler plays peek-a-boo throughout the day with family and friends.
This Jazz Man by Karen EhrhardtAn adaptation of This Old Man presents an introduction to jazz music and nine well-known jazz musicians, set to the rhythm of the traditional song, "This Old Man." Includes brief facts about each musician.
Welcome Precious by Nikki GrimesIllustrations and text welcome a new baby to some of life's delights, from "the glistening mystery of soap bubbles" to "the swish of leaves in the breeze."
Chapter Books:
Drita, My Homegirl by Jenny LombardWhen ten-year-old Drita and her family, refugees from Kosovo, move to New York, Drita is teased about not speaking English well, but after a popular student named Maxie is forced to learn about Kosovo as a punishment for teasing Drita, the two girls soon bond.
A Friendship for Today by Patricia McKissack
In 1954, when desegregation comes to Kirkland, Missouri, ten-year-old Rosemary faces many changes and challenges at school and at home as her parents separate.
Junebug by Alice Mead
An inquisitive young boy who lives with his mother and younger sister in a rough housing project in New Haven, Connecticut, approaches his tenth birthday with a mixture of anticipation and worry.
Last summer with Maizon by Jacqueline WoodsonEleven-year-old Margaret tries to accept the inevitable changes that come one summer when her father dies and her best friend Maizon goes away to a private boarding school.
The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963 : a Novel by Christopher Paul CurtisThe ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.
Poetry:
Brothers & Sisters : Family Poems by Eloise GreenfieldBrothers and sisters. Full, half, step, old and young, close in age and far apart. The bond between all siblings is powerful and special. Celebrate the love of brothers and sisters everywhere with award-winning author Eloise Greenfield in this poignant collection of poems for and about families.
Hey you! C'mere : a poetry slam by Elizabeth SwadosA collection of free-verse, rap-style poems. The selections explore the urban setting, the dynamics of group friendships, and the awkwardness and joys of being a kid.
In daddy's arms I am tall : African Americans celebrating fathers / illustrated by Javaka SteptoeA collection of poems celebrating African-American fathers by Angela Johnson, E. Ethelbert Miller, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others.
Life Doesn't Frighten Me by Maya AngelouPresents Maya Angelou's poem illustrated by paintings and drawings of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Features biographies of both the author and artist.
The Palm of my Heart : poetry by African American children edited by Davida AdedjoumaA collection of poems written by Afro-American children celebrating what it means to be Black.
Why War is Never a Good Idea by Alice Walker
Simple, rhythmic text explores the destructiveness of War, which has grown old but not wise.
Non Fiction:
Let it Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters by Andrea Davis PinkneyTells the stories of ten African-American women freedom fighters.
Martin's Big Words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen RappaportUsing quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in stunning collage art and vibrant watercolor paintings in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart.
Teammates by Tiki and Ronde BarberA story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber
We Are the Ship: the Story of Negro League baseball by Kadir NelsonThe story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947.
When Marian sang : the true recital of Marian Anderson : the voice of a century by Pam Muñoz Ryan
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
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