Author: Publications International Ltd. Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785352396
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Contains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
African-American Children's Stories
Author: Publications International Ltd. Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785352396
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Contains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785352396
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Contains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
African-American Children's Stories
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785364115
Category : Children's literature, African
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Contains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785364115
Category : Children's literature, African
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Contains African American folktales adapted and illustrated by various authors and artists; folksongs and hymns; historical information; and profiles of noteworthy African Americans from diverse professions.
Chocolate Me!
Author: Taye Diggs
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466800267
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466800267
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.
Grandma's Lil' King
Author: Sharika K. Forde
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948877329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Grandma's Lil' King is a sweet and inspiring story about the loving relationship between an African American grandmother and her grandson. The story provides young readers with a gentle introduction to African heritage and explains how you can still be a King even without a crown.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948877329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Grandma's Lil' King is a sweet and inspiring story about the loving relationship between an African American grandmother and her grandson. The story provides young readers with a gentle introduction to African heritage and explains how you can still be a King even without a crown.
The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy
Author: Valerie Reynolds
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1641608544
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy is a vividly illustrated children's book that brings to life Roy, a joyful Black boy. Roy takes young readers on a upbeat journey through history to meet some of the world's most notable Black men— heroes who were each, at one time, a young Black boy. Teaching young children not only about these great men and moments in history but also pride and self-respect, The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy brings necessary representation to children's bookshelves in a colorful and charming way.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1641608544
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy is a vividly illustrated children's book that brings to life Roy, a joyful Black boy. Roy takes young readers on a upbeat journey through history to meet some of the world's most notable Black men— heroes who were each, at one time, a young Black boy. Teaching young children not only about these great men and moments in history but also pride and self-respect, The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy brings necessary representation to children's bookshelves in a colorful and charming way.
I Am Perfectly Designed
Author: Karamo Brown
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250762227
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed. In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other. "With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between parent and child with joy and flair...Syed's bright, cartoon illustrations enrich the tale with a meaningful message of kindness and inclusion."—Kirkus
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250762227
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed. In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other. "With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between parent and child with joy and flair...Syed's bright, cartoon illustrations enrich the tale with a meaningful message of kindness and inclusion."—Kirkus
Her Stories
Author: Virginia Hamilton
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590473705
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Nineteen stories focus on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of African American women.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590473705
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Nineteen stories focus on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of African American women.
Stella Keeps the Sun Up
Author: Clothilde Ewing
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534487859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up"--
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534487859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up"--
100 African-Americans who Shaped American History
Author: Chrisanne Beckner
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
ISBN: 9780912517186
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
ISBN: 9780912517186
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more
The ABCs of Black History
Author: Rio Cortez
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 1523511850
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 1523511850
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.