Steffi Walthall

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1) Ain't gonna let nobody turn me 'round: my story of the making of Martin Luther King Day

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This moving memoir-in-verse tells about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting as an adult for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to become a national holiday.

2) Black-eyed peas and hoghead cheese: a story of food, family, and freedom

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Armand, Glenda

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As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teachers her the orgins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. Includes a recipe for Fay's Fabulous Pralines.

3) Moving forward: from space-age rides to Civil Rights sit-ins with Airman Alton Yates

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Barton, Chris

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"A picture book biography on Alton Yates, a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. After returning home, Alton dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality"-- Provided by publisher.

4) John Lewis

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Patrick, Denise Lewis

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"From the time John Lewis asked Dr. Martin Luther King to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown as teenager, he never stopped organizing, from Freedom Rides, to the marches in Selma and Washington, and more. Introduce readers to his concept of getting into "good trouble" in this Level 3 Ready-to-Read book"-- Provided by publisher.

5) The story of Simone Biles

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Burk, Rachelle

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"Discover the life of Simone Biles. A story about believing in yourself and going for the gold"-- Provided by publisher.

6) If you traveled on the Underground Railroad

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Wilkins, Ebony

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"What do you know about the Underground Railroad? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving...