Christine A Platt
Author
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Struggling to adjust to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia, De’Andrea Whitman is challenged by her therapist to make a white girlfriend and finds one in Rebecca Myland as they are brought together to fight back against the community’s rising racial sentiments.
Author
Series
Frankie and friends volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends--including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone--Frankie prepares...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ana and Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa is traveling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana & Andrew love learning about Ghanaian culture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honor their ancestors. There, they learn about the origins of the slave trade."
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person's abilities."--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City! They visit places where famous African American artists lived, wrote, and played during the Harlem Renaissance. On the way home, they make some art of their own!"--Back cover.
10) Honoring heroes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ana & Andrew think they have seen every fun place in their hometown of Washington, DC. They are surprised when Papa takes the family to a spot they haven't visited! There, they honor an ancestor who fought for freedom.
11) Martin's dream
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
For Black History Month, Ana & Andrew join a research group at the Community Center. They learn many interesting things about Martin Luther King Jr.! Later, with the help of some other children, they make one of Martin's famous dreams come true.
12) Cleopatra
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This title introduces readers to Cleopatra and how she became a shero and one of the most famous female rulers of all time" --www.abdobooks.com
13) Sacagawea
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This title introduces readers to Sacagawea and how she became a shero for one of America's most famous expeditions. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--provided by publisher.
14) Anansi
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"West African spider-god Anansi wants all of Sky God's famous stories, but to earn them, he has to outwit several of the animals in his village. It will take all of his cleverness and skills in mischief to pull it off"--Back cover.
15) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to Harriet Tubman and how she became a shero to free as many slaves as possible through the Underground Railroad.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by fighting for equality for black people. Before he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests, Martin was a dedicated, smart kid who loved to learn. He challenged racism and overcame hardships to follow his passion and do the right thing. Explore how Martin went from being a kid with a dream to an outstanding leader who made America a better...
17) The magic violin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing."--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to visit. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements." p. [4] of cover.
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