Wangari Maathai ~ Franck Prevot
Born in a little African village across from the volcano Mount Kenya, Wangari Maathai developed her love and appreciation for trees and the forests.

Born in a little African village across from the volcano Mount Kenya, Wangari Maathai developed her love and appreciation for trees and the forests.

Dr. William Key (Doc) was a former slave and self-trained veterinarian who taught his horse, Jim, to read, write, count, and much more!

Documenting the life of Vice President Kamala Harris, this book shares how her desire for justice, peace, and freedom was rooted in her at a young age.

Ruby loves Valentine's Day and her favorite color is red! For Valentine's Day she decides to make rhyming valentines for her classmates.

This is a super cute story about a boy trying to explain his multitude of "gifts" for the girl he likes.

Self-taught artist, Clementine Hunter, found inspiration all around her. She didn't want for the perfect time to paint. Nor did she wait for the perfect set of paints and canvas.

As a math aficionado, I was completely enamored with the true story of Katherine Johnson, made famous by the film Hidden Figures.

This rhyming story is about the life of Arthur John Johnson, the world's first black heavyweight champion.

This rhythmic story is about how Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, the great tap dancer of his time, talked with his feet.

Based on the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, this book reminds us that "being disabled does not mean being unable."

This book tells the story of a woman named Isabella (Sojourner Truth) who persevered through the heartbreaking wretchedness of slavery and went on to be one of the most significant figures in American history.

Through the poetry of blues lyrics, bits and pieces of the African American experience from the end of slavery through the beginning of the civil rights movement is shared in this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was so very insightful into the lives of two of the greatest tennis players ever, Venus and Serena Williams.

A celebration of jazz music, this beautifully illustrated book includes a glossary of jazz terms as well as a history of jazz timeline.

A fictionalized account of a real incident one summer day in 1959, this story recounts the day that Ron McNair, a nine year old boy, stood up for what he thought was right.

Two children decide to set up a lemonade stand during winter. Follow along as Pauline teaches her little brother John-John about counting money.

A snow globe filled with a beautiful winter wonderland captivates a young girl whose family enjoys special time together during the worse snow storm of the year.

Playing in the snow is fun! Follow along as a young girl and her mother head out to play.

This easy to read, rhyming book highlights many of the fun sights that make winter such a special season of the year.

Amadi does not understand why his mother insists on him learning to read. But, once he questions another boy (who can read) about his book with the strange white animal with a carrot nose, he realizes the value and benefits of being able to read.






