J. Brian Pinkney
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"This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement."--Amazon.com.
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Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker—his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson.
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Inspiring Portraits in Women's History (for kids!)
Picture Books for Black History Month
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
WHM for Kids
Picture Books for Black History Month
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
WHM for Kids
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A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician in the voice of "Scat Cat Monroe."
11) On the ball
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"Owen loves soccer, but isn't the best at playing it. After a particularly disastrous day on the field, Owen is benched. He is feeling so low that he doesn't notice the ball rolling away from him until it's too late. In his effort to get it back, he discovers that he has more skills than he realizes"--
14) Time for Kenny
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During his busy day, Kenny gets dressed, fights his fear of the vacuum cleaner, gets a soccer lesson from his sister, and prepares for bed, with his loving family always near.
16) Alvin Ailey
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Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience.
17) Puppy truck
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Carter gets a truck instead of a much wanted puppy, but he soon discovers his new toy is just as fun and rascally as a pet.
18) Hip-hop Lollipop
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"Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams"--
20) Sleeping Cutie
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Cutie LaRue is perfect in nearly every way, but her sleeplessness causes problems for her parents until they send for a new toy that introduces Cutie to the Dreamland Nightclub.
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