Learns to appreciate the beauty of her skin tone and unique gifts throughĪ Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carverīy: Aliki A picture book biography about the life of George Washington Grandmother answers all her grandson's questions about life.īy: Lupita Nyong The story follows little Sulwe on a journey of self love. As the grandson ask questions about the different things, the The story of how it was created by Levis Micheaux Sr.īy: Matt De La Peña After church, grandson and grandmother take a bus ride through The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstoreīy: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson The story of the historical Harlem bookstore, The National MemorialĪfrican Bookstore. Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiatīy: Javaka Steptoe The story of the young Jean-Michel Basquiat growing up and seeing artĮverywhere around him in his native Brooklyn, NY. With a more imaginative tale about the giant's world. Images of landscapes, people and places compared to the American Flag.īy: Jerdine Nolen A different take on the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk Hero but learns a valuable lession in the process.īy: Sarvinder Naberhaus A patriotic look at the American Flag through illustrations of America. After repeatedly watching his family being ripped apart by slavery, he decides to mail himself north to freedom.īy: Charisse Richardson A story of how Marcus Robinson has the opportunity to meet his basketball Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroadīy: Ellen Levine The true story of Henry Box Brown, a former slave who mailed himself to freedom in 1849.
The story tells how we are all connected to one another and nature through a boy's eyes. By: Kadir Nelson A beautifully illustrated visual of the African-American spiritual by the same name, Nelson brings the song to life.
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