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...
Patricia C. McKissack Boeken
Patricia C. McKissack was een gevierde auteur, bekend om haar meeslepende verhalen. Haar werken doken vaak in rijke culturele thema's, waarbij diepe historische en sociale contexten werden afgebeeld. Door haar onderscheidende schrijfstijl bracht McKissack personages en verhalen tot leven die resoneerden met lezers van alle leeftijden. Haar boeken verkennen de kracht van erfgoed, gemeenschap en veerkracht met een gevoel voor authenticiteit en hart.
Mirandy And Brother Wind
- 32bladzijden
- 2 uur lezen
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 All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
- 40bladzijden
- 2 uur lezen
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.
Black Hands, White Sails - The story of African-American whalers
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
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.
A friendship for today
- 172bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
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.
Black Diamond
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
A history of the Negro Leagues features extensive player profiles, a baseball history timeline, and photographs.
Je suis une esclave : journal de Clotée, 1859-1860.
- 235bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
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. "
