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Andrea Davis Pinkney

    Andrea Davis Pinkney is een veelgeprezen auteur wiens werken vaak de rijkdom van de Afro-Amerikaanse geschiedenis en cultuur belichten. Geïnspireerd door een familietraditie van verhalen vertellen, wordt haar schrijven gekenmerkt door een diep respect voor historische verhalen en een levendige, boeiende schrijfstijl. Pinkney richt zich op het vieren van belangrijke figuren en gebeurtenissen, en brengt deze tot leven voor jonge lezers. Haar passie voor het creëren van deze verhalen is geworteld in haar familieachtergrond en de wens om belangrijke nalatenschappen door te geven.

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    • Because of You, John Lewis

      • 40bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      An inspiring story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten- year-old activist Tybre Faw by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney.

      Because of You, John Lewis
      4,4
    • Alvin Ailey

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience.

      Alvin Ailey
      4,5
    • Loretta Little Looks Back

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      From a bestselling and award-winning husband and wife team comes an innovative, beautifully illustrated novel that delivers a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote.

      Loretta Little Looks Back
      4,5
    • She Persisted: Harriet Tubman

      • 80bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      "Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made itpossible for her to help others reach freedom too."--Provided by publisher

      She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
      4,3
    • With the Might of Angels

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Bestselling author and Coretta Scott King Award winner Andrea Davis Pinkney presents a moving fictional account of school desegregation in the Civil Rights Era.

      With the Might of Angels
      4,3
    • Bright Brown Baby

      • 64bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      Snuggle up with your little one and explore five wonderful poems that celebrate the sweet and loving bond between a parent and child, and the special moments of watching new life take shape. With positive affirmations, happiness and love, this is sure to become your child's favourite storytime anthem.

      Bright Brown Baby
      4,1
    • Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Ella Fitzgerald! číst celé

      She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald
      4,0
    • Hello, Beautiful You! (BB)

      • 20bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      Let your little ones know how truly beautiful they are with this this precious board book - the fourth title in our growing BRIGHT BROWN BABY series - from bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney!

      Hello, Beautiful You! (BB)
      3,9
    • New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney create a joyful and beautiful ode to all bright brown baby boys! Baby boy. Precious boy. Yes! You're a STAR!

      Bright Brown Baby: Baby Boy, You Are a Star! (BB)
      3,8