Patricia C. McKissack Boeken

Day or two later Freedom is one of the first words I teached myself to write. Down in the Quarters people pray for freedom - they sing 'bout freedom, but to keep Mas' Henley from knowin' their true feelings, they call freedom "heaven". Everybody's mind is on freedom. But it is the word that aine never showed me no picture. While fannin' this afternoon, my eyes fell on "freedom" in a book William was readin'. No wonder I don't see nothin'.I been spellin' it F-R-E-D-U-M. I put the right letters in my head to make sure I remembered their place. F-R-E-E-D-O-M. I just wrote it. Still no picture...

Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations.

The collaboration between a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator brings to life a heartwarming picture book that captures the humor and essence of Christmas. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book celebrates the true spirit of the holiday season, making it a delightful read for children and families alike.

Despite the dangers and challenges of whaling, many African-Americans took on the job between 1730 and 1880. A rare look at an important slice of American history describes their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.

In 1954, when desegregation comes to Kirkland, Missouri, ten-year-old Rosemary faces many changes and challenges at school and at home as her parents separate.

A history of the Negro Leagues features extensive player profiles, a baseball history timeline, and photographs.

The narrative centers on young David Earl, who associates each day of the week with the vibrant aprons worn by his mother, Ma Dear, reflecting their daily routines. From the blue apron for washing on Monday to the carefree Sunday without an apron, the story captures the warmth of their bond and the simplicity of their life in turn-of-the-century Southern America. Through this collaboration, Patricia McKissack and Floyd Cooper beautifully depict the experiences of a single African-American mother and her son, highlighting themes of family and tradition.

Published to coincide with African-American History Month, here is the stirring, award-winning biography of Sojourner Truth--preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African-Americans and women. A rich profile.--School Library Journal. A 1993 Coretta Scott King Honor Book.

Partage le journal intime de Clotee, et vis avec elle l'esclavage dans une plantation de coton en Virginie. " Dimanche de Pâques. Liberté. C'est peut-être le premier mot j'ai appris toute seule. Ici, les gens, ils prient pour la liberté, ils chantent sur la liberté, mais pour pas que Maître Henley connaisse leurs vrais sentiments, ils appellent la liberté " cieux ". Tous, ils ont l'esprit fixé sur c'mot : liberté. Mais c'est un mot qui me parle pas, que j'ai encore jamais pu voir. "