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Celebrating Martin Luther King & African American History January 2017 |
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We March
by Shane Evans
Illustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony.
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God Bless the Child
by Billie Holiday
Complete with a CD of Billie Holiday's classic song, this picture book tells the tale of a struggling family's move from the rural South to the urban North during the 1930s Great Migration era through accessible text and detailed illustrations for young readers of all ages.
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Giant Steps to Change the World
by Spike Lee
The celebrity co-authors of Please, Baby, Please present an uplifting, gift-appropriate introduction to the lives of famous activists from all walks of life who overcame hardship and insecurity to make important contributions to the world.
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These Hands
by Margaret H. Mason
An African American man tells his grandson about a time when, despite all the wonderful things his hands could do, they could not touch bread at the Wonder Bread factory. Based on stories of bakery union workers; includes historical note.
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Goin' Someplace Special
by Pat McKissack
Set in the South in the 1950s, 'Trica Ann is delighted to be able to go "someplace special" all by herself, but when she is faced with signs reading "For Whites Only," she must find the courage inside to continue her journey to the public library, where everyone is welcome.
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Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Illustrations and rhythmic text recall the December, 1955, bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis
When the eldest son of the family becomes a troublemaker, the Watsons travel to Grandma's Alabama home and witness the bombing of the Birmingham church, in a story told from the perspective of nine-year-old Kenny Watson.
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Trouble the Water
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
A black girl and a white boy must overcome the prejudices of their segregated Kentucky community to share a friendship and identify a stray dog whose young owner wants to help a ghost who cannot cross over. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Dovey Coe.
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Night on Fire
by Ronald Kidd
When thirteen-year-old Billie Sims learns that the Freedom Riders, a civil rights group protesting segregation on buses in the summer of 1961, will be traveling through Anniston, Alabama, she thinks change could be coming to her stubborn town. But what starts as angry grumbles soon turns to brutality, and Billie is forced to reconsider her own views.
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Celeste's Harlem Renaissance: A Novel
by Eleanora E. Tate
In 1921, thirteen-year-old Celeste leaves North Carolina to stay with her glamorous Aunt Valentina in Harlem, New York, where she discovers the vibrant Harlem Renaissance in full swing, which eventually forces her to make some life-changing decisions.
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Things Too Huge to Fix by Saying Sorry
by Susan Vaught
Struggling to stay optimistic when her wise grandma begins succumbing to Alzheimer's and her friend suddenly turns cold, Dani teams up with two other kids to find her grandma's hidden key and envelope before uncovering surprising secrets about the desegregation history of her Mississippi town. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy.
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One Crazy Summer
by Rita Williams-Garcia
In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn, New York, to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, 11-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of their intrusion and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.
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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters
by Barack Obama
In a tender letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to 13 historically important Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation; from the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson and the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children. Illustrated by a best-selling, award-winning artist whose images capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood.
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I Have a Dream : Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Luther King
A 50th anniversary tribute to the Civil Rights leader and the inspirational speech he delivered in August of 1963 combines magnificent artwork by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Henry's Freedom Box with the actual text from one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. Includes a CD of Martin Luther King, Jr. giving his famous speech.
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A poetic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Great March on Washington explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes.
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Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change
by Michelle Cook
Part historical, part poetry, and entirely inspirational, this unique picture book takes the reader through the cumulative story of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, expanding the popular slogan beyond Matin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama to include more key players in the struggle for equality.
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Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X
by Ilyasah Shabazz
An inspiring picture book profile of the iconic civil rights leader's childhood, written by his daughter, describes how young Malcolm's optimism and faith were challenged by intolerance and a series of tragedies that compelled him to learn self-reliance and how to embrace his individuality to reach his highest potential.
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