McKissack, Pat

Simple text and illustrations of a variety of insects introduce the numbers one through five.

The daughter of a free black man who worked as a blacksmith in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1800s recalls the stories from the Bible that her father shared with her, relating them to the experiences of African Americans.

The author of the Newbery Honor Book, "The Dark Thirty, " describes her life, how she became a writer, how her family helps with her writing, and how she gets her ideas.

Young David Earl always knows what day of the week it is, because his mother, Ma Dear, has a different apron for every day except Sunday.

Examines the life and important societal contributions of famous African American Marian Anderson.

Examines the life and important societal contributions of famous African American George Washington Carver.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the revered civil rights worker.

Traces the life of the African-American educator and leader, focusing on his stewardship of Tuskegee Institute.

Traces the history of baseball in the Negro Leagues and its great heroes, including Monte Irwin, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell.

A biography of the African-American playwright who received great recognition for her work at an early age.