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This is a bibliography I did a few years ago, with a couple of new books added in...if anyone has suggestions for books by and/or about Jamaicans for these age groups I WELCOME YOUR SUGGESTIONS!!!
These books can be found at your local library. If they don't have it, ask them to "Interlibrary Loan" it for you!
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<u>PICTURE BOOKS </u> (GR K-4)
Head, Body, Legs : a Story from Liberia
retold by Won-Ldy Paye & Margaret H. Lippert; illustrated by Julie Paschkis
In this tale from the Dan people of Liberia, Head, Arms, Body, and Legs learn that they do better when they work together.
Heaven's All-Star Jazz Band
written and illustrated by Don Carter
A young boy imagines his grandfather playing with jazz music greats up in heaven.
Mama God, Papa God : a Caribbean tale
by Richardo Keens-Douglas ; illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
Papa God creates light so that he can see Mama God, and then he makes the world because he wants to give her something beautiful.
Beautiful Blackbird
written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan
In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew."
I Like Myself!
by Karen Beaumont ; illustrated by David Catrow
In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.
The Hatseller and the Monkeys : a West African Folktale
retold and illustrated by Baba Wagué Diakité
An African version of the familiar story of a man who sets off to sell his hats, only to have them stolen by a treeful of mischievous monkeys.
Bintou's Braids
by Sylviane A. Diouf ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans
When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.
What's the Hurry, Fox? : and Other Animal Stories
adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas ; illustrated by Bryan Collier
Presents a volume of pourquoi tales collected by Zora Neale Hurston from her field research in the Gulf states in the 1920s.
Sense Pass King : a Story from Cameroon
retold by Katrin Tchana ; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Despite a jealous king's repeated attempts to get rid of her, Ma'antah continually manages to outwit him and proves herself worthy of the name Sense Pass King.
Jamari's drum
by Eboni Bynum and Roland Jackson ; with pictures on glazed tiles by Baba Wagué Diakité
Little Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba's feet. "Why do you play every day?" he asks. "The drum is the keeper of peace in the village," Baba replies. One day Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum, to keep the peace. But little by little, he forgets his promise until disaster looms.
All Night, All Day : a Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
selected and illustrated by Ashley Bryan ; musical arrangements by David Manning Thomas
A selection of twenty spirituals, a distinctive genre of music from the time of slavery. (Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords.)
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
by Margaree King Mitchell ; illustrated by James Ransome
Despite serious obstacles and setbacks Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed, the only black barber in the county, pursues his dream of saving enough money to open his own barbershop.
The Hunterman and the Crocodile : a West African Folktale
retold and illustrated by Baba Wagué Diakité
Donso, a West African hunterman, learns the importance of living in harmony with nature and the necessity of placing humans among, not above, all other living things.
The Magic Gourd
by Baba Wagué Diakité
Brother Rabbit and Chameleon teach a greedy king the importance of generosity and friendship.
Martin's Big Words : the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport ; illustrated by Brian Collier
This elegant, understated picture-book biography provides an ideal introduction to this leader and his works.
Under the Quilt of Night
by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by James E. Ransome
A young girl flees from the farm where she has been worked as a slave and uses the Underground Railroad to escape to freedom in the north.
Salt in His Shoes
by Roslyn Jordan and Deloris Jordan ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.
Nobody Owns the Sky : the Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
by Reeve Lindbergh ; illustrated by Pamela Paparone
A rhymed telling of the life of the first African American aviator, who dreamed of flying as a child in the cotton fields of Texas, and persevered until she made that dream come true.
<u>"EASY READERS"</u> (GR K-3)
Please, Baby, Please
by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
A toddler's antics keep his mother busy as she tries to feed him, watch him on the playground, give him a bath, and put him to bed.
Summertime : from Porgy and Bess
by Geroge Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin ; paintings by Mike Wimmer
Paintings depict a family's routine one summer day earlier in this century.
A Look at Kenya
by Helen Frost
Gives beginning readers basic information about this East African nation. Kenya's land, animals, people, and prehistory are each described in a few simple sentences.
Let's Get Ready for Kwanzaa
by Joanne Winne
Targeting beginning readers, this very basic overview features two or three short sentences per page. Full-color, posed photographs face each page of text.
George Washington Carver
by Martha E.H. Rustad
Marking the milestones in this man's life, this simple biography introduces early readers to one of our country's African-American pioneers.
Oh Lord, I Wish I Was a Buzzard
by Polly Greenberg ; illustrated by Aliki
As a little girl picks cotton, she dreams of changing places with a buzzard, a dog, and other creatures of the field.
Messy Bessey's Family Reunion
by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack ; illustrated by Dana Regan
After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as beautiful as when they arrived.
Shades of Black : a Celebration of our Black Children
by Sandra L. Pinkney ; photographed by Myles Pinkney
Photographs and poetic text celebrate the beauty and diversity of African American children.
Loki & Alex : the Adventures of a Dog and his Best Friend
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Photographs and text from the points of view of both a young African American boy and his dog tell the story of their trip to the park.
<u>"MIDDLE READERS"</u> (GR 5-8)
Tell All the Children our Story : Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America
by Tonya Bolden
In a warm, personal voice, Tonya Bolden explores what it has meant to be young and black in America. From the first recorded birth of a black child in Jamestown, through the Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the fight for civil rights, right on up to our own time, Bolden brings to light how black children have worked and played, suffered and rejoiced.
A Pride of African Tales
by Donna L. Washington ; illustrated by James Ransome
Six traditional stories from several African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Congo. Each beautifully illustrated tale reveals universal truths that easily transcend all cultural and geographic boundaries.
The People Could Fly : the Picture Book
by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away.
Remember : the Journey to School Integration
by Toni Morrison
A unique pictorial and narrative journey that introduces children to a defining moment in American history and relates its relevance to us today.
Ellington Was Not a Street
written by Ntozake Shange ; illustrations by Kadir Nelson
In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there.
African Princess : the Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women
by Joyce Hansen ; illustrated by Laurie McGaw
The stories of six remarkable royal women and the eras in which they lived, from 1473 B.C. to the present. Some lived in great luxury; others lived in exile as freedom fighters.
The Pot of Wisdom : Ananse Stories
by Adwoa Badoe ; pictures by Baba Wagué Diakité
Badoe relates 10 tales featuring the trickster Ananse. As usual, he is sometimes successful in his clever schemes, and at other times he meets with disaster. Whatever the outcome, he is always ready for more.
The Voice that Challenged a Nation : Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
by Russell Freedman
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time.
Sahara Special
by Esmé Raji Codell
Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates.
Free at Last! : Stories and Songs of Emancipation
by Doreen Rappaport; illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Describes the experiences of African Americans in the South, from the Emancipation in 1863 to the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation illegal.
African American Quilting : the Warmth of Tradition
by Sule Greg C. Wilson
Explains the art and craft of quilting among Afro-Americans and describes its roots in African textiles and traditions.
Trouble Don't Last
by Shelley Pearsall
Samuel, an eleven-year-old Kentucky slave, and Harrison, the elderly slave who helped raise him, attempt to escape to Canada via the Underground Railroad.
African Art & Culture
by Jane Bingham
Includes sections on architecture, body art, metalwork, baskets, and musical instruments, among others. The texts not only describe the art forms and how they are created, but also explain the role that art plays in the cultures. Information boxes give further detail on relevant topics.
<u>"YOUNG ADULT"</u> (GR 10+)
I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem
by Maryse Condé
In 1692, a Barbadian slave named Tituba was arrested for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. From this historical fact, Conde, an acclaimed writer from Guadeloupe, invents Tituba's life story from childhood to old age.
The Beast
by Walter Dean Myers
A visit to his Harlem neighborhood and the discovery that the girl he loves is using drugs give sixteen-year-old Anthony Witherspoon a new perspective both on his home and on his life at a Connecticut prep school.
Chasin' It
by Tony Lindsay
Terri, whose claim to fame is that of a former headliner in Vegas, leaves town to make it in bigger-time Chicago, she/he exposes herself to dangerous and difficult melodramas and soon faces the cold facts about herself and professional ambitions and dreams.
Copper Sun
by Sharon Draper
The heartbreaking journey of Amari, a 15-year-old African girl captured and enslaved in 1738.
Renaissance
by Laban Carrick Hill
The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most exciting and important periods in American cultural history. A whirlwind tour of the Harlem Renaissance era of the early 20th century.
Black Indians : a Hidden Heritage
by William Loren Katz
Traces the history of relations between blacks and American Indians, and the existence of black Indians, from the earliest foreign landings through pioneer days.
We Shall Overcome
by Herb Boyd ; narrated by Ossie Davis & Rudy Dee (includes 2 cds)
American Book Award winning author Herb Boyd tells the dramatic stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, Stokely Carmichael, Ella Baker and activist groups like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Black Panthers.
Black Voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877
by John David Smith
Examines, using original source documents, photographs and drawings, the experiences and points of view of former slaves during the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War.
Drama Queen
by La Jill Hunt
Kayla Hopkins is young, beautiful and can't win for losing. That's why everyone calls her the Drama Queen. She doesn't go looking for drama, it just happens to her.
The Other Side of Truth
by Beverley Naidoo
Smuggled out of Nigeria after their mother's murder, Sade and her younger brother are abandoned in London when their uncle fails to meet them at the airport and they are fearful of their new surroundings and of what may have happened to their journalist father back in Nigeria.
Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence : the Story of New York's African Burial Ground
by Joyce Hansen and Gary McGowan
Describes the discovery and study of the African burial site found in Manhattan in 1991, while excavating for a new building, and what it reveals about the lives of black people in Colonial times.
<u>AUDIO/VISUAL MATERIALS</u>
Africa: People & Places (2002)
(computer software)
Examines tribal cultures from different parts of Africa; interprets information about African climate, terrain and land use; explains characteristics of life along the Nile
Africa trail (1997)
(computer software)
Transports students to Africa for a transcontinental bicycle trip and requires them to choose teammates, buy supplies, and traverse deserts, savannas, and tropical rainforests. Along the way, students must make decisions based on information they pick up from their teammates and local people.
The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1996)
(book on tape)
by Elinor Batezat Sisulu
Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time.
The Slave Dancer (1998)
(book on tape)
by Paula Fox
Kidnapped by the crew of an Africa-bound ship, a thirteen-year-old boy discovers to his horror that he is on a slaver and his job is to play music for the exercise periods of the human cargo.
Monster
by Walter Dean Myers
(book-on-tape)
While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.
African Playground
by Putumayo Kids Presents
(sound recording - CD)
Filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo.
Whitewash (Includes the movie Champagne)
produced, directed and animated by Michael Sporn
(DVD)
Based on actual events, Whitewash is the story of Helene Angel, a young African-American girl who is traumatized when her face is spray-painted by a racist gang. Love and understanding from her family, community and classmates help Helene deal with what happened. Champagne tells the true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder and shows how hope can spring forth even in the most challenging of times.
These books can be found at your local library. If they don't have it, ask them to "Interlibrary Loan" it for you!
~~~~~~
<u>PICTURE BOOKS </u> (GR K-4)
Head, Body, Legs : a Story from Liberia
retold by Won-Ldy Paye & Margaret H. Lippert; illustrated by Julie Paschkis
In this tale from the Dan people of Liberia, Head, Arms, Body, and Legs learn that they do better when they work together.
Heaven's All-Star Jazz Band
written and illustrated by Don Carter
A young boy imagines his grandfather playing with jazz music greats up in heaven.
Mama God, Papa God : a Caribbean tale
by Richardo Keens-Douglas ; illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
Papa God creates light so that he can see Mama God, and then he makes the world because he wants to give her something beautiful.
Beautiful Blackbird
written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan
In a story of the Ila people, the colorful birds of Africa ask Blackbird, whom they think is the most beautiful of birds, to decorate them with some of his "blackening brew."
I Like Myself!
by Karen Beaumont ; illustrated by David Catrow
In rhyming text, a little girl expresses confidence and joy in her uniqueness, no matter her outward appearance.
The Hatseller and the Monkeys : a West African Folktale
retold and illustrated by Baba Wagué Diakité
An African version of the familiar story of a man who sets off to sell his hats, only to have them stolen by a treeful of mischievous monkeys.
Bintou's Braids
by Sylviane A. Diouf ; illustrated by Shane W. Evans
When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.
What's the Hurry, Fox? : and Other Animal Stories
adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas ; illustrated by Bryan Collier
Presents a volume of pourquoi tales collected by Zora Neale Hurston from her field research in the Gulf states in the 1920s.
Sense Pass King : a Story from Cameroon
retold by Katrin Tchana ; illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Despite a jealous king's repeated attempts to get rid of her, Ma'antah continually manages to outwit him and proves herself worthy of the name Sense Pass King.
Jamari's drum
by Eboni Bynum and Roland Jackson ; with pictures on glazed tiles by Baba Wagué Diakité
Little Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba's feet. "Why do you play every day?" he asks. "The drum is the keeper of peace in the village," Baba replies. One day Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum, to keep the peace. But little by little, he forgets his promise until disaster looms.
All Night, All Day : a Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
selected and illustrated by Ashley Bryan ; musical arrangements by David Manning Thomas
A selection of twenty spirituals, a distinctive genre of music from the time of slavery. (Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords.)
Uncle Jed's Barbershop
by Margaree King Mitchell ; illustrated by James Ransome
Despite serious obstacles and setbacks Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed, the only black barber in the county, pursues his dream of saving enough money to open his own barbershop.
The Hunterman and the Crocodile : a West African Folktale
retold and illustrated by Baba Wagué Diakité
Donso, a West African hunterman, learns the importance of living in harmony with nature and the necessity of placing humans among, not above, all other living things.
The Magic Gourd
by Baba Wagué Diakité
Brother Rabbit and Chameleon teach a greedy king the importance of generosity and friendship.
Martin's Big Words : the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport ; illustrated by Brian Collier
This elegant, understated picture-book biography provides an ideal introduction to this leader and his works.
Under the Quilt of Night
by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by James E. Ransome
A young girl flees from the farm where she has been worked as a slave and uses the Underground Railroad to escape to freedom in the north.
Salt in His Shoes
by Roslyn Jordan and Deloris Jordan ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.
Nobody Owns the Sky : the Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
by Reeve Lindbergh ; illustrated by Pamela Paparone
A rhymed telling of the life of the first African American aviator, who dreamed of flying as a child in the cotton fields of Texas, and persevered until she made that dream come true.
<u>"EASY READERS"</u> (GR K-3)
Please, Baby, Please
by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee ; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
A toddler's antics keep his mother busy as she tries to feed him, watch him on the playground, give him a bath, and put him to bed.
Summertime : from Porgy and Bess
by Geroge Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin ; paintings by Mike Wimmer
Paintings depict a family's routine one summer day earlier in this century.
A Look at Kenya
by Helen Frost
Gives beginning readers basic information about this East African nation. Kenya's land, animals, people, and prehistory are each described in a few simple sentences.
Let's Get Ready for Kwanzaa
by Joanne Winne
Targeting beginning readers, this very basic overview features two or three short sentences per page. Full-color, posed photographs face each page of text.
George Washington Carver
by Martha E.H. Rustad
Marking the milestones in this man's life, this simple biography introduces early readers to one of our country's African-American pioneers.
Oh Lord, I Wish I Was a Buzzard
by Polly Greenberg ; illustrated by Aliki
As a little girl picks cotton, she dreams of changing places with a buzzard, a dog, and other creatures of the field.
Messy Bessey's Family Reunion
by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack ; illustrated by Dana Regan
After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as beautiful as when they arrived.
Shades of Black : a Celebration of our Black Children
by Sandra L. Pinkney ; photographed by Myles Pinkney
Photographs and poetic text celebrate the beauty and diversity of African American children.
Loki & Alex : the Adventures of a Dog and his Best Friend
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Photographs and text from the points of view of both a young African American boy and his dog tell the story of their trip to the park.
<u>"MIDDLE READERS"</u> (GR 5-8)
Tell All the Children our Story : Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America
by Tonya Bolden
In a warm, personal voice, Tonya Bolden explores what it has meant to be young and black in America. From the first recorded birth of a black child in Jamestown, through the Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the fight for civil rights, right on up to our own time, Bolden brings to light how black children have worked and played, suffered and rejoiced.
A Pride of African Tales
by Donna L. Washington ; illustrated by James Ransome
Six traditional stories from several African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Congo. Each beautifully illustrated tale reveals universal truths that easily transcend all cultural and geographic boundaries.
The People Could Fly : the Picture Book
by Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away.
Remember : the Journey to School Integration
by Toni Morrison
A unique pictorial and narrative journey that introduces children to a defining moment in American history and relates its relevance to us today.
Ellington Was Not a Street
written by Ntozake Shange ; illustrations by Kadir Nelson
In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there.
African Princess : the Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women
by Joyce Hansen ; illustrated by Laurie McGaw
The stories of six remarkable royal women and the eras in which they lived, from 1473 B.C. to the present. Some lived in great luxury; others lived in exile as freedom fighters.
The Pot of Wisdom : Ananse Stories
by Adwoa Badoe ; pictures by Baba Wagué Diakité
Badoe relates 10 tales featuring the trickster Ananse. As usual, he is sometimes successful in his clever schemes, and at other times he meets with disaster. Whatever the outcome, he is always ready for more.
The Voice that Challenged a Nation : Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
by Russell Freedman
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time.
Sahara Special
by Esmé Raji Codell
Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates.
Free at Last! : Stories and Songs of Emancipation
by Doreen Rappaport; illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Describes the experiences of African Americans in the South, from the Emancipation in 1863 to the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation illegal.
African American Quilting : the Warmth of Tradition
by Sule Greg C. Wilson
Explains the art and craft of quilting among Afro-Americans and describes its roots in African textiles and traditions.
Trouble Don't Last
by Shelley Pearsall
Samuel, an eleven-year-old Kentucky slave, and Harrison, the elderly slave who helped raise him, attempt to escape to Canada via the Underground Railroad.
African Art & Culture
by Jane Bingham
Includes sections on architecture, body art, metalwork, baskets, and musical instruments, among others. The texts not only describe the art forms and how they are created, but also explain the role that art plays in the cultures. Information boxes give further detail on relevant topics.
<u>"YOUNG ADULT"</u> (GR 10+)
I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem
by Maryse Condé
In 1692, a Barbadian slave named Tituba was arrested for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. From this historical fact, Conde, an acclaimed writer from Guadeloupe, invents Tituba's life story from childhood to old age.
The Beast
by Walter Dean Myers
A visit to his Harlem neighborhood and the discovery that the girl he loves is using drugs give sixteen-year-old Anthony Witherspoon a new perspective both on his home and on his life at a Connecticut prep school.
Chasin' It
by Tony Lindsay
Terri, whose claim to fame is that of a former headliner in Vegas, leaves town to make it in bigger-time Chicago, she/he exposes herself to dangerous and difficult melodramas and soon faces the cold facts about herself and professional ambitions and dreams.
Copper Sun
by Sharon Draper
The heartbreaking journey of Amari, a 15-year-old African girl captured and enslaved in 1738.
Renaissance
by Laban Carrick Hill
The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most exciting and important periods in American cultural history. A whirlwind tour of the Harlem Renaissance era of the early 20th century.
Black Indians : a Hidden Heritage
by William Loren Katz
Traces the history of relations between blacks and American Indians, and the existence of black Indians, from the earliest foreign landings through pioneer days.
We Shall Overcome
by Herb Boyd ; narrated by Ossie Davis & Rudy Dee (includes 2 cds)
American Book Award winning author Herb Boyd tells the dramatic stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, Stokely Carmichael, Ella Baker and activist groups like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Black Panthers.
Black Voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877
by John David Smith
Examines, using original source documents, photographs and drawings, the experiences and points of view of former slaves during the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War.
Drama Queen
by La Jill Hunt
Kayla Hopkins is young, beautiful and can't win for losing. That's why everyone calls her the Drama Queen. She doesn't go looking for drama, it just happens to her.
The Other Side of Truth
by Beverley Naidoo
Smuggled out of Nigeria after their mother's murder, Sade and her younger brother are abandoned in London when their uncle fails to meet them at the airport and they are fearful of their new surroundings and of what may have happened to their journalist father back in Nigeria.
Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence : the Story of New York's African Burial Ground
by Joyce Hansen and Gary McGowan
Describes the discovery and study of the African burial site found in Manhattan in 1991, while excavating for a new building, and what it reveals about the lives of black people in Colonial times.
<u>AUDIO/VISUAL MATERIALS</u>
Africa: People & Places (2002)
(computer software)
Examines tribal cultures from different parts of Africa; interprets information about African climate, terrain and land use; explains characteristics of life along the Nile
Africa trail (1997)
(computer software)
Transports students to Africa for a transcontinental bicycle trip and requires them to choose teammates, buy supplies, and traverse deserts, savannas, and tropical rainforests. Along the way, students must make decisions based on information they pick up from their teammates and local people.
The Day Gogo Went to Vote (1996)
(book on tape)
by Elinor Batezat Sisulu
Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time.
The Slave Dancer (1998)
(book on tape)
by Paula Fox
Kidnapped by the crew of an Africa-bound ship, a thirteen-year-old boy discovers to his horror that he is on a slaver and his job is to play music for the exercise periods of the human cargo.
Monster
by Walter Dean Myers
(book-on-tape)
While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.
African Playground
by Putumayo Kids Presents
(sound recording - CD)
Filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo.
Whitewash (Includes the movie Champagne)
produced, directed and animated by Michael Sporn
(DVD)
Based on actual events, Whitewash is the story of Helene Angel, a young African-American girl who is traumatized when her face is spray-painted by a racist gang. Love and understanding from her family, community and classmates help Helene deal with what happened. Champagne tells the true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder and shows how hope can spring forth even in the most challenging of times.
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