Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this "outstanding" (School Library Journal) and inspirational story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement that would change the world as we know it. Mother Dear, one day I'm going to turn this world upside down. Long before he became a ...

Beautifully rendered in Lewis's striking, lifelike watercolor illustrations, this story by Woodson is a moving, lyrical narrative told in the hopeful voice of a child confused about the fence that divides the black side of town from the white side. Full color.

Madalyn’s family life is stormy. Dad can only find work out of state, and Mom needs to work overtime just to make the ends meet. And Madalyn can’t stay home alone in their unsafe neighborhood or attend her unsafe school. It’s decided! Madalyn must go stay miles from home with her great uncle, Papa Lobo. She is lonely and must make new friends here; friends at school and friends in the neighb ...

Mo doesn't want to shoot the ball. He just wants to learn to pass it correctly. With the odds stacked against him and countless failed attempts, can Mo pass well enough to help his team in the big game? A delightful protagonist returns and provides a humorous (and unexpected) confusion, showing that even the little guy can be a team player.

This fictionalized account describes a brave father and his young daughter, two of thousands who escape a life of slavery and make the dangerous journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Drawing from the rich store of Civil War reminiscences handed down in her family, acclaimed author/illustrator Polacco tells the true story of a remarkable wartime friendship between a young white Union soldier and a young black Union soldier who are captured by Confederate soldiers and sent to Andersonville Prison.

A love of words carries a young man from the shackles of slavery to poetic heights in this brilliant biography. The story is inspiring, and appropriately, the illustrations have a very upward and uplifting orientation. A beautiful tribute to a man who was indeed remarkable!

Simply and beautifully told and illustrated, the book speaks of grace to forgive, grace personified in others, and grace for healing. A powerful tribute to the victims of the Charleston, tragedy in 2015 and of a man who recognized that "Amazing Grace" can do more than words.

In this Coretta Scott King Honor Book, young Paris isnt thrilled to be in yet another foster home. No matter how hard she tries to fit in, she cant ignore the feeling that she never will--especially in a town thats mostly white while she is half black.

The story of one African-American family fighting to stay together and strong in the face of brutal racist attacks, illness, poverty, and betrayal in the Deep South of the 1930s.

More than 50 years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is the subject of this picture-book tribute to her courageous action and the events that followed.

Set in 1777 Philadelphia, this story of a young girl who is drawn into the events of the Revolutionary War beyond her imagining is a suspenseful tale of devotion, sacrifice, and patriotism with the stark realities of America's birth. Illustrations.

A nice story that portrays positive sibling dynamics even in the midst of some frustration. When a thoughtful gesture turns into a confusing dilemma for Azaleah, she determines to figure out a solution using her reasoning and deduction skills. A pleasant read.

The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own.Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots ...

Set in the early 1960s, Anna has never seen anyone with dark skin, until she meets Sister Anne. At first Anna is afraid of her teacher, but she quickly discovers how wonder Sister Anne is, especially when she turns a racist remark into a powerful learning experience. Full-color illustrations.

"In this book sparkling with atmosphere, a small boy experiences the joys of a snowy day. The brief, vividly expressed text points out his new awareness".Q"The Horn Book". Winner of the Caldecott Medal. Full color.

Amara desperately wants to visit New York’s Harlem, the home of her father and his people. When Dad is sent there on business, it is her perfect opportunity to meet her relatives. However, nothing goes according to her plan. Meeting her extended family and seeing their city reveals joy and pain from both the past and the present. What will this mean for Amara’s future?

A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. A "Parents" Magazine Best Book. Full-color illustrations.

"Beautiful writing, moving storytelling: the death of a devoted dog and his black master in the rural 19th-century South leaves the man's son a hard but hopeful legacy of stoicism, resilience, and self-independence."--"School Library Journal." A 1970 Newbery Medalist and an ALA Notable Children's Book.

The first black man to play professional baseball, Jackie Robinson helped break down walls of segregation in many walks of life. His biography is the story of one man's struggle to overcome great odds through hard work, skill and courage.