Eric Velasquez
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A biography of the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, from her childhood in segregated Albany, Georgia, in the 1930s, through her recognition at the 1996 Olympics as one of the hundred best athletes in Olympic history.
2) New shoes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this historical fiction picture book, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte, both African American, start their own shoe store when they learn that they cannot try on shoes at the shoe store"--
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a student, teacher, lawyer, and judge, Ruth often experienced unfair treatment. But she persisted, becoming a cultural icon, championing equality in pay and opportunity. Her brilliant mind, compelling arguments, and staunch commitment to truth and justice have convinced many to stand with her, and her fight continues to this day.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The bestselling classic set in South Africa during the apartheid era, in which two siblings must face the dangers of their divided country. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Mma lives and works in Johannesburg, far from the village thirteen-year-old Naledi and her younger brother, Tiro,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A moving portrait of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from his niece My Uncle Martin's Big Heart is a story about love: love between a young girl and her uncle, and all the love she sees her uncle share -- with his family members, with his church congregation, and with all people. In this inspiring narrative about Martin Luther King Jr. -- told by his niece -- young readers will discover the story of the man behind the civil rights hero...
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A wide-ranging collection of speeches and a worthwhile resource for students of American history. -- Booklist "A golden celebration of the multicultural voices who demand the U.S. -- and the world -- do better." -- Kirkus " An important addition to American history collections." -- School Library Journal Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing is a collection of significant speeches, made both by those who held the reins of power and...
8) My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
Author
Language
English
Description
In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.-told from the perspective of his niece Angela Farris Watkins-readers learn how King used his message of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans' civil rights.
Focusing on important words and phrases from his speeches, such as justice, freedom, and equality, Watkins uses King's language to expose young readers to important events during the civil rights era. The simple yet...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young boy wakes. He has forgotten to say his prayers. Outside his window, a beautiful harvest moon illuminates the city around him and its many inhabitants. As the moon slowly makes its way across the heavens, the boy offers a simple prayer for the homeless, the hungry, and others. Critically acclaimed author Tonya Bolden teams up with award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez to create a richly painted and emotionally complex book that celebrates...
Author
Language
English
Description
A young narrator tells readers about her friend Maya, who absolutely loves to dance. In this rhyming picture book, Maya attends a lively dance class. She can't get enough of dance: the costumes, the grand entrances, the pirouettes, the music, the final bow, and the magic of recitals. She even loves the hard work of practice. But why doesn't her friend dance, too? The pages themselves seem to dance, thanks to the charming verse of Cheryl Willis Hudson...