Like a Bird ~ Cynthia Grady
This is an exceptional book! It features 13 spirituals with beautiful illustrations to go along with commentary …
Slavery
Holly Celebrates Juneteenth ~ Kimberly Kendall-Drucker
In this particular book of the series, Holly celebrates Juneteenth. "June 19th marks a HOLLY-day when freedom is …
All Different Now ~ Angela Johnson
Juneteenth, commemorated on June 19th, is the celebration of the emancipation of slaves. This book shares the …
Freedom’s a-Callin Me ~ Ntozake Shange
This collection of poetry by Ntozake Shange expresses the hardships of slavery and the determination of seeking …
Lillian’s Right to Vote ~ Jonah Winter
This book tells the story of a 100 year old woman recalling events in her life and her family's lives that lead to …
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read ~ Rita Lorraine Hubbard
You are never too old to learn to read. Mary Walker is the ultimate example of this truth! Mary Walker learned to …
Before She Was Harriet ~ Lesa Cline-Ransome
Many know the name Harriet Tubman. But, do you know of General Tubman, Moses, Minty or Araminta? Each of these …
Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington ~ Jabari Asim
This book reveals Book T. Washington's sheer determination and drive to better himself. From his desire to read as …
So Tall Within ~ Gary D. Schmidt
This book tells the story of a woman named Isabella (Sojourner Truth) who persevered through the heartbreaking …
Blues Journey ~ Walter Dean Myers
Through the poetry of blues lyrics, bits and pieces of the African American experience from the end of slavery …
