african americans

After spending the Summer of 1968 with their mother and the Black Panthers, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return home to Brooklyn with a new feeling of independence, but they discover their father has a new girlfriend, Uncle Darnell has come home from Vietnam a changed man, and Big Ma still expects Delphine to take care of everything. Feeling overwhelmed, Delphine writes to her mother, who reminds her to enjoy being eleven and not grow up too fast.

A short biography of baseball great Jackie Robinson, written in graphic novel format, focusing on his achievements with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African-American to play major league baseball.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson written in graphic novel format, who in 1947, broke the color barrier and became the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Introduces students to the life and historical impact of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, which caused a riot and brought the tensions between races to the forefront of American society.

Examines the life of the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, in graphic novel format, that describes his childhood, service in the U.S. Army, and success as a baseball player.

Introduces children to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in graphic novel format, discussing his childhood, reactions to the segregation laws in the South, peaceful protests, and influence on the civil rights movement.

A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, describing his accomplishments as a fighter, as well as his impact on and contributions to society.

A visual profile of baseball star Willie Mays, tracing his Birmingham childhood, achievements in the Negro Leagues, and fame as a center fielder for the Giants.

Text and illustrations look at the life of twentieth-century African-American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, Langston Hughes.