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1. The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 (Mass Market Paperback)
    Author: Christopher Paul Curtis
    Publisher: Laurel Leaf 		Young Adults 12/24/2015
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Karen tagged as: I read , I recommend
6,922 Reviews  
2. The Space Mission Adventure (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs (Aladdin Pape...
    Author: Sharon M. Draper
    Illustrator: Jesse Joshua Watson
    Publisher: Aladdin 		Ages 4-8 7/5/2009
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Karen said: This book is different from the other Ziggy books because it is less of a mystery. Draper creates a little mystery, but the focus is more on the boys and their fun at space camp. Draper does an exce...more
tags: African American , boys , space camp , NASA , Sharon Draper , Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs
5 Reviews  
3. Jimi & Me (Hardcover)
    Author: Jaime Adoff
    Publisher: Jump At The Sun 		Young Adults 7/5/2009
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Karen said: Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I loved Adoff's writing style. It captures his feelings, the characters, and the action in such a concise, yet poetic way. Great for middle school/young adults...more
tags: biracial , death , family , relationships
66 Reviews  
4. The Hello, Goodbye Window (Hardcover)
    Author: Norton Juster
    Illustrator: Chris Raschka
    Publisher: Michael Di Capua Books 		Ages 4-8 4/4/2009
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Karen said: A young girl visits her grandparents. The same window that welcomes her also says goodbye. In between that time, the young girl and the grandparents enjoy each other's company. Chris bright illustr...more
tags: Grandparents , Chris Raschka , Norton Juster
1,131 Reviews  
5. Rosa (Hardcover)
    Author: Bryan Collier, Nikki Giovanni
    Illustrator: Bryan Collier
    Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) 		Ages 4-8 4/4/2009
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Karen said: Nikki's poetry and storytelling skills not only tells Rosa Park's story, but the civil rights story, too. Through Bryan Collier's illustrations, Rosa Park is an icon, and the people who support the c...more
tags: African American , Rosa Parks , Nikki Giovanni , Bryan Collier
192 Reviews  
6. Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story (Hardcover)
    Author: Janet Halfmann
    Illustrator: Duane Smith
    Publisher: Lee & Low Books 		Ages 4-8 4/4/2009
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Karen said: Robert Smalls' story is an impressive one, and certainly one that demands to be told. Janet Halfmann researched his story and integrated the research into the story to make it a fascinating read. Du...more
tags: African American , Robert Smalls , Janet Halfmann , Duane Smith
47 Reviews  
7. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Bo...
    Illustrator: Kadir Nelson
    Publisher: Jump At The Sun 		Ages 4-8 4/4/2009
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Karen said: Unlike previous books on Harriet Tubman, Weatherford takes a spiritual approach to telling Harriet's story and how she led her people to freedom. Nelson's beautiful illustrations effectively interpre...more
tags: African American , Harriet Tubman , Carole Boston Weatherford , Kadir Nelson
622 Reviews  
8. All Aboard the Dinotrain (Hardcover)
    Author: Deb Lund
    Illustrator: Howard Fine
    Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books 		Ages 4-8 7/8/2008
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Karen said: Thank you Deb for your encouraging words! I love working with elementary children. They are so eager and willing to learn! I love sharing books and technology with them!
112 Reviews  
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