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Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--
23) The rain stomper
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When it begins to rain and storm on the day of her big parade, Jazmin stomps, shouts, and does all she can think of to drive the rain away.
24) New shoes
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In this historical fiction picture book, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte, both African American, start their own shoe store when they learn that they cannot try on shoes at the shoe store"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Newbery Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez-the team behind Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library-reunite to take full measure of an iconic performer and political activist.Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter...
31) Racing against the odds: the Story of Wendell Scott, stock car racing's African-American champion
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Wendell O. Scott, who made history as the only African-American driver to win a race in a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) division.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Alemitu lives with her mother in a poor village in Ethiopia, where she must walk miles for water and hunger roars in her belly. Even though life is difficult, she dreams of someday knowing more about the world. When her mother has no choice but to leave her at an orphanage to give her a chance at a better life, an American family adopts Alemitu"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A thirteen-year-old African American boy in 1960s Greenville, North Carolina, uses his typing skills to make a statement as part of the Civil Rights movement. Based on true events. Includes author's note"--Provided by publisher.
36) The skirt
Author
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
When Miata leaves on the school bus the skirt that she is to wear in a dance performance, she needs all her wits to get it back without her parents' finding out that she has lost something yet again.
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