The Book Itch ~ Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Based on the life of Lewis Henri Michaux and his bookstore, the National Memorial African Bookstore, which was …
Based on the life of Lewis Henri Michaux and his bookstore, the National Memorial African Bookstore, which was …
Show Ways are quilts that were once made to be secret maps for slaves trying to escape to freedom. The book shows …
A Sweet Smell of Roses Written by Angela Johnson Illustrated by Eric Velasquez This book is about two young girls …
Mumbet was a slave for Colonel Ashley in Massachusetts. The Colonel's wife, Mrs. Ashley, constantly mistreated …
This book tells the thoughts and courage of a man, woman, girl, and boy as they decide to be part of the Great …
Using the uniting power of song, this book documents many of the triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement in the fight …
In this particular book of the series, Holly celebrates Juneteenth. "June 19th marks a HOLLY-day when freedom is …
Virgie was always begging to go to school with the boys. Finally, it was agreed that "girls need to read and write …
Juneteenth, commemorated on June 19th, is the celebration of the emancipation of slaves. This book shares the …
This collection of poetry by Ntozake Shange expresses the hardships of slavery and the determination of seeking …