A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

In illustrations and rhyme describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time.

Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, explaining his works to bring about a peaceful end to segregation.

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin.

In exuberant verse and stirring pictures, Patricia Hruby Powell and Christian Robinson create an extraordinary portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself....

An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the roots of jazz music.

A black cat wanders through the streets of a city.