african americans

Parker is visiting her grandmothers, Nana and Mom Mom, and she helps them plant flowers, vegetables, and herbs in the garden. As the seasons change, Parker patiently waits to see everything bloom. Spring finally arrives, and blooming flowers, birds, and bees come right along with it.

Tells the true story of Jackie Robinson's battle against prejudice while serving in the military during World War II, covering his court-martial for refusing to move to the back of an integrated bus.

"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a book that takes a bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, [this book] celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois,Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc"--Provided by publisher.

This joyful celebration of black and brown lives is based on real events in the famous athlete and activist's young life and reveals the power of radical self-love and knowing your self-worth.

Contains a biography of professional basketball player A'ja Wilson, chronicling her youth, her high school sports career, her decision to play basketball in college, and her WNBA career. Includes a list of quick facts, player statistics, a glossary, and further resources.

A brief introduction to the life of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Clayton Banks finds himself in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement when his brother returns home from college, bringing his violent beliefs with him.

Eleven-year-old June Jackson has always been good at making the people around her happy, even if that means avoiding telling them what you really think, but as she starts middle school her fairy godmother puts a spell on her that forces her to speak only the truth--even to her friends and family.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

"A biography about abolitionist Harriet Tubman--from childhood on a plantation to her work as a nurse and key role in the Underground Railroad.".