Tiara's Hat Parade

Tiara's Hat Parade
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807579483

2021 Christopher Award - Books for Young People WSRA Children's Literature: Picture This 2021 Recommendation List Penn GSE Graduate School of Education, The Best Books for Young Readers of 2020 Black Caucus of the American Library Association BCALA, 2020 Best of the Best Booklist Read Across America, Picture Book of the Month March 2021 A mother-daughter story about celebrating a special fashion tradition. Tiara has a gift for storytelling; her momma has a gift for making hats. When a new store opens that sells cheaper hats, Momma has to set her dreams aside, but Tiara has an idea for helping Momma's dreams come true again.

With Books and Bricks

With Books and Bricks
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0807508985

2016-2017 Young Hoosier Book Award Intermediate Nominee Booker T. Washington had an incredible passion for learning. Born a slave, he taught himself to read. When the Civil War ended, Booker finally fulfilled his dream of attending school. After graduation, he was invited to teach in Tuskegee, Alabama. Finding many eager students but no school, Booker set out to build his own school—brick by brick. An afterword gives detailed information on how the school was built.

Tea Cakes for Tosh

Tea Cakes for Tosh
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399252134

Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more. Includes a recipe for tea cakes. Full color.

My Hands Tell a Story

My Hands Tell a Story
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-05-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781478870616

A little girl, baking bread with her grandmother, becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell--those that spring from the rose-painted nails, a flower-banded wedding ring, and the way her fingers move and glide. These hands have many tales to tell. But only if you listen.

Touch the Sky

Touch the Sky
Author: Ann Malaspina
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0807580341

CCBC Choices 2013 2014-2015 Children's Crown Award 2013-2014 Macy's Multicultural Collection of Children's Literature 2015 Louisiana Readers' Choice Master List A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Amelia Bloomer list 2013 IRA-CBC Children's Choices Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bare feet shouldn't fly. Long legs shouldn't spin. Braids shouldn't flap in the wind. 'Sit on the porch and be a lady,' Papa scolded Alice. In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.

A Neighborhood Walk, A Musical Journey

A Neighborhood Walk, A Musical Journey
Author: Pilar Winter Hill
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807536687

STARRED REVIEW! "This sweet, fun read-aloud drums up nostalgia for all the rhythms, noises, and dreams of the city. —School Library Journal starred review Based on the story of an internationally renowned violin prodigy of color. One bright city morning, Penelope and her mom make their way to the farmer's market. On street corners and train platforms, musicians and performers enchant Penelope, speaking to her through their floating, booming notes. The noise of the city keeps the pair moving—until Penelope hears a sound so magical she knows she has to play the instrument that makes it.

Astronaut Annie

Astronaut Annie
Author: Suzanne Slade
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0884485757

Brightly List: Best Children's Books of March 2018 Annie’s joyful exuberance and her family’s whole-hearted support leave no doubt that her dream is within her grasp. This delightful story—with backmatter about women astronauts—encourages young readers to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars. Career Day is approaching, and Annie can’t wait to show her family what she’s planning to be when she grows up. But, she must keep it a secret until Friday! So curious family members each ask Annie for a clue. Convinced that she’ll be a news reporter like he once was, Grandpop gives her his old camera and notebook to use for her presentation. Grandma is sure Annie wants to be a champion baker like her, so she offers a mixing bowl and oven mitts to Annie. Hopeful she'll become the mountain climber he aspired to be, Dad gives Annie an old backpack. Mom presents Annie with a pair of high-top sneakers to pursue Mom's favorite sport in high school -- basketball. Grateful for each gift, Annie cleverly finds a way to use them all to create her Career Day costume. When the big day arrives, Annie finally reveals her out-of-this-world dream to everyone. Selected for the Red Tricycle Ultimate Summer Reading List! http://redtri.com/summer-reading-list-amazon-kids-edition-tablet/slide/1

Hope's Gift

Hope's Gift
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-12-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101648155

A poignant story celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation It’s 1862 and the Civil War has turned out to be a long, deadly conflict. Hope’s father can’t stand the waiting a minute longer and decides to join the Union army to fight for freedom. He slips away one tearful night, leaving Hope, who knows she may never see her father again, with only a conch shell for comfort. Its sound, Papa says, echoes the promised song of freedom. It’s a long wait for freedom and on the nights when the cannons roar, Papa seems farther away than ever. But then Lincoln finally does it: on January 1, 1863, he issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves, and a joyful Hope finally spies the outline of a familiar man standing on the horizon. Affectingly written and gorgeously illustrated, Hope’s Gift captures a significant moment in American history with deep emotion and a lot of charm.

Moon Man Walk

Moon Man Walk
Author: James Ijames
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 0822238152

Upon hearing about the sudden death of his mother, Spencer returns to his home in Philadelphia to plan her funeral. Along the way Spencer falls in love, discovers the truth about his absent father, and learns that his past is also the making of his present. This magical journey through space and time takes us literally from Philadelphia to the moon and back.

More Than Just a Game

More Than Just a Game
Author: Madison Moore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780807552711

A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court.