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The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
by Chris Barton
A comprehensive introduction to the life and achievements of one of the country's first African-American congressmen describes his experiences as a child slave and his post-Emancipation rise as a justice of the peace. Illustrated by Don Tate.
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Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life
by Ashley Bryan
Drawing on original slave auction and plantation estate documents and inspired by the actual will of a plantation owner that lists the fiscal worth of all his "workers," a poignant tale that contrasts the monetary value of a slave with the priceless value of life experiences combines evocative imagery with poetic text that illuminates the human lives and dreams behind them. Illustrated by Ashley Bryan.
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The Cart That Carried Martin
by Eve Bunting
It's 1968 in Atlanta, Georgia. Two men borrow a cart, paint it green and hitch Ada and Belle—two mules—to it. This is the humble cart that will lead Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession through the streets from Ebenezer Baptist Church to Morehouse College. Tens of thousands of people gather to sing songs, share their grief and pay their respects. An affecting tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Illustrated by Don Tate.
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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
A boy discovers his passion for dance, overcomes a childhood disability and becomes a modern hero in an uplifting picture book portrait of the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Illustrated by James Ransome.
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The Great Migration: Journey to the North
by Eloise Greenfield
A five-part poem by award-winning collaborators, told from multiple perspectives with powerful, evocative collage artwork, poignantly illuminates the experiences of families like their own, who left their homes in search of better lives during the Great Migration. Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist.
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Ain't Nobody a Stranger to Me
by Ann Grifalconi
This inspirational story, told by a grandfather to his granddaughter, weaves together the past and the present by detailing Orleans Finger's experience on the Underground Railroad, which forever changed his life. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
by Virginia Hamilton
Retold Afro-American folktales of animals, fantasy, the supernatural, and desire for freedom, born of the sorrow of the slaves, but passed on in hope. Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt
by Deborah Hopkinson
Discovering that the other slaves are preparing an escape through the Underground Railroad, Clara, the seamstress in the Big House, decides to go along and so uses bits of fabric to make a special quilt that will be the map they will use to lead them to their freedom. Illustrated by James Ransome.
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Langston Hughes
by Langston Hughes
An addition to a poetry series looks at one of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance, offering a biography of Langston Hughes and many annotated samples of his work. Illustrated by Benny Andrews.
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My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Luther King
A poignant account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insight into their special bond, their separation during Dr. King's imprisonment and the author's 5-year-old witness to the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Illustrated by AG Ford.
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Henry's Freedom Box
by Ellen Levine
When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the Underground Railroad's most amazing escapes. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
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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. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
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Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
by Margaret Musgrove
Explains some traditions and customs of 26 African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z. Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
by Kadir Nelson
Rich illustrations capture the excitement and thrills of the glory years of Negro League baseball in the early 1900s, profiling its star athletes, highlighting the challenges faced by the players, and the sacrifices made to live out their dreams and play the game they loved. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
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Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Recounts the life story of U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, a black man born into slavery who became the most successful lawman of the Wild West, bringing thousands of fugitives to justice through fear, cunning and respect despite an atmosphere of prejudice. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.
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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. Illustrated by AG Ford.
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Coretta Scott
by Ntozake Shange
This book examines the life of Dr. King's wife, Coretta, who in her own right was a civil rights pioneer experienced with the injustices of the segregated South, and who continued her husband's mission after his assassination. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
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Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation
by Patrice Sherman
Young Benjamin Holmes, a slave in Charleston who has taught himself to read, reads Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to his fellow slaves in prison. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper.
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
by Don Tate
Shares the story of George Moses Horton, who, born into slavery, taught himself to read and earned money by selling his poems to the students of the University of North Carolina, before becoming the first published African American poet of the South. Illustrated by Don Tate.
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The Blacker the Berry: Poems
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Many shades of black are celebrated in this wonderful collection of poems and portraits as diverse skin colors are compared to beautiful things in and of the world, including rich black coffee and a bronze autumn leaf. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper.
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Freedom in Congo Square
by Carole Boston Weatherford
A poetic tribute to a lesser-known event in African-American history describes how, after working relentlessly for more than six days, slaves in 19th-century New Orleans were permitted to congregate in Congo Square to sing, dance and put aside their troubles for a few hours. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Follows Harriet Tubman's spiritual journey to freedom as she, leaving her family behind, escaped from slavery and helped many others break free from forced servitude via the Underground Railroad, in this inspirational picture book filled with paintings that depict strength, hope, and healing. Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
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Centerville Library 111 W. Spring Valley Rd. Centerville, OH 45458 (937) 433-8091
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Woodbourne Library 6060 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, OH 45459 (937) 435-3700
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