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ALA Youth Media Award Winners 2023
Books by Carole Boston Weatherford
Picture Books for Black History Month
Books by Carole Boston Weatherford
Picture Books for Black History Month
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The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.
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"Beloved gospel anthem and civil rights protest song We shall overcome is brought to life by esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier; following in the footsteps of one young girl, Collier traverses between historic civil rights monuments and contemporary political protests happening today. Beautifully interwoven with song lyrics that embody a message of strength and overcoming adversity"--inside front cover.
7) Shoo fly!
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This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens when a young mouse tries to get rid of a pesky fly. Includes music on the last page.
9) Jingle bells
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Ride along with a girl, a boy, their pony, and a mischievous dog as they travel to Grandma's house. With playful animals in their path, their journey gets a bit sidetracked. But soon enough they arrive at Grandma's--where an unexpected visitor fills them with holiday cheer!
15) Thanksgiving Day
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Today, Thanksgiving is a day for watching parades and eating turkey and pumpkin pie. But people in North America have celebrated this day of thanks in many ways for hundreds of years. Learn about the history of one of our national holidays in this fun song with captivating illustrations. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access.
18) A kiss goodnight
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Before Walt Disney became a legendary innovator and entertainer, he was a poor farm boy from Marceline, Missouri. Every year, he looked forward to the Fourth of July fireworks, a display that never failed to captivate him. In fact, it was this beloved childhood memory that motivated Walt to send Disneyland visitors home with a fireworks show every evening--the perfect "kiss goodnight." This story not only inspired renowned Disney songwriter Richard...