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Bayard Rustin

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by J. P. Miller ...

Series Book 1 - Leaders Like Us
Learn about Bayard Rustin’s fascinating life and how he played a role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history in the book Bayard Rustin—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Rustin becoming one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s advisers, as well as some of the initiatives he took part in to end racial injustice and ... Read more

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Learn about Bayard Rustin’s fascinating life and how he played a role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history in the book Bayard Rustin—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Rustin becoming one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s advisers, as well as some of the initiatives he took part in to end racial injustice and
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Major Taylor

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Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of African American athlete Major Taylor and how he paved the way for other professional cyclists in the book Major Taylor—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Major Taylor becoming one of the best professional bicycle racers in the world.Storybook Features:This children’s book includes reading/teaching ... Read more

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Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of African American athlete Major Taylor and how he paved the way for other professional cyclists in the book Major Taylor—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Major Taylor becoming one of the best professional bicycle racers in the world.Storybook Features:This children’s book includes reading/teaching
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Sofie and the Great Journey

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by Erin Falligant ...

Series series Girls Survive
Eleven-year-old Sofie knows that her family is stronger when they are together, and that’s why she and her mother and brothers must travel to join her father in the United States. But immigrating means leaving Norway behind—the only home she has ever known. Along the way, Sofie faces sickness, storms, and the new fear that they might be turned away upon finally reaching America. Will Sofie's ... Read more

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Eleven-year-old Sofie knows that her family is stronger when they are together, and that’s why she and her mother and brothers must travel to join her father in the United States. But immigrating means leaving Norway behind—the only home she has ever known. Along the way, Sofie faces sickness, storms, and the new fear that they might be turned away upon finally reaching America. Will Sofie's
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In this heart-stopping story, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.Leonard is shocked when he arrives to the cold, grey shores of England from warm Jamaica and struggles to adjust to his new life. His parents say they moved to Great Britain in order to make a better life, so he does his best not to complain, even when the food tastes different, he ... Read more

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In this heart-stopping story, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.Leonard is shocked when he arrives to the cold, grey shores of England from warm Jamaica and struggles to adjust to his new life. His parents say they moved to Great Britain in order to make a better life, so he does his best not to complain, even when the food tastes different, he
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It's Her Story Shirley Chisholm

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by Patrice Aggs ...

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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person ever to seek the nomination of President of the United States from a major party. ... Read more

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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person ever to seek the nomination of President of the United States from a major party.
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and ... Read more

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Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and
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Dead Yard: Seeds of Doom

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Budding film-maker Jermaine is at his great-great uncle's Dead Yard, a service for the deceased that lasts the entire night. There's music, tons of people and lots of food, so when Jermaine spots a plate of patties - his favourite snack - he digs in immediately.But upon taking a bite he finds himself in big trouble.Turns out that at a Dead Yard, a table is set up under a tent with food for the ... Read more

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Budding film-maker Jermaine is at his great-great uncle's Dead Yard, a service for the deceased that lasts the entire night. There's music, tons of people and lots of food, so when Jermaine spots a plate of patties - his favourite snack - he digs in immediately.But upon taking a bite he finds himself in big trouble.Turns out that at a Dead Yard, a table is set up under a tent with food for the
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It's Her Story Josephine Baker

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by Lauren Gamble ...

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A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world. Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to ... Read more

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A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world. Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to
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Deep Trouble

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Series Book 2 - Dead Yard
Jermaine is determined to put the events of his great-great uncle Carl's Dead Yard behind him. No more supernatural shenanigans! But that's easier said that done, and soon Jermaine is hearing a voice calling out to him from the water. Then several kids in his class disappear into the Thames and return with zombie-like personalities and, to top it off, there are snakes bursting out of the school ... Read more

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Jermaine is determined to put the events of his great-great uncle Carl's Dead Yard behind him. No more supernatural shenanigans! But that's easier said that done, and soon Jermaine is hearing a voice calling out to him from the water. Then several kids in his class disappear into the Thames and return with zombie-like personalities and, to top it off, there are snakes bursting out of the school
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It's Her Story Shirley Chisholm

A Graphic Novel

by Patrice Aggs ...

Illustrated by Markia Jenai ...

Series series It's Her Story
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person ever to seek the nomination of President of the United States from a major party. ... Read more

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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person ever to seek the nomination of President of the United States from a major party.
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Dear Dad: Growing Up with a Parent in Prison -- and How We Stayed Connected

by Jay Jay Patton, Antoine Patton, Kiara Valdez ...

Illustrated by Markia Jenai ...

A stunning graphic novel memoir about growing up with an incarcerated parent." ...Your dad is coming back home."As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine has been in prison. Growing up in Buffalo, New York with her mom and younger brother, she's only been to visit him twice. Instead, the two have sent each other numerous letters -- Jay Jay's letters can take weeks ... Read more

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A stunning graphic novel memoir about growing up with an incarcerated parent." ...Your dad is coming back home."As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine has been in prison. Growing up in Buffalo, New York with her mom and younger brother, she's only been to visit him twice. Instead, the two have sent each other numerous letters -- Jay Jay's letters can take weeks
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It's Her Story Josephine Baker

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by Lauren Gamble ...

Illustrated by Markia Jenai ...

Series Book 2 - It's Her Story Series
A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world. Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to ... Read more

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A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world. Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to
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