Celebrate Black Lives

George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away

by Dunbar, Erica Armstrong

Book - 2019

This young readers' edition tells the story of Ona Judge, a slave of President and Martha Washington who boarded a ship to freedom one day and never looked back. This young readers' edition tells the story of Ona Judge, a slave of President and Martha Washington who boarded a ship to freedom one day and never looked back. Show less

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Shirley Chisholm Is A Verb!

by Chambers, Veronica

Book - 2020

Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, worked to make change and pave the way for future women of color. This title also highlights verbs and the actions behind them. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, worked to make change and pave the way for future women of color. This title also highlights verbs and the actions behind them. Show less

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The Journey of York

The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

by Davis, Hasan

Book - 2019

Though he had no choice in the matter, York completed the journey with Lewis and Clark and was many times responsible for keeping the traveling party safe. Though he had no choice in the matter, York completed the journey with Lewis and Clark and was many times responsible for keeping the traveling party safe. Show less

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Reaching for the Moon

The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

by Johnson, Katherine G.

Book - 2019

Imperitive in the launching of the Apollo 11, Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician who changed the way NASA treated and acknowledged Black people and women. Imperitive in the launching of the Apollo 11, Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician who changed the way NASA treated and acknowledged Black people and women. Show less

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Dream Builder

The Story of Architect Philip Freelon

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2020

A deep understanding of race and culture was the drive behind Philip Freelon's creation and architecture of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. A deep understanding of race and culture was the drive behind Philip Freelon's creation and architecture of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Show less

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Before She Was Harriet

The Story of Harriet Tubman

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2018

While Harriet Tubman is well known for her work helping slaves escape via the underground railroad, less is known about her life before that. This lyircal picture book biography sheds light on the journey Harriet took to become that woman. While Harriet Tubman is well known for her work helping slaves escape via the underground railroad, less is known about her life before that. This lyircal picture book biography sheds light on the journey Harriet took to become that woman. Show less

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Infinite Hope

A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

by Bryan, Ashley

Book - 2019

Known for his numerous titles and stunning illustrations, Ashley Bryan shares his experience as a Black soldier in WWII. Known for his numerous titles and stunning illustrations, Ashley Bryan shares his experience as a Black soldier in WWII. Show less

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March Forward, Girl

From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine

by Beals, Melba

Book - 2018

One of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Beals recalls a lifetime of recognizing the horrors of segregation, racism, and constant danger. Available in multiple formats. One of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Beals recalls a lifetime of recognizing the horrors of segregation, racism, and constant danger. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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The Oldest Student

How Mary Walker Learned to Read

by Hubbard, Rita Lorraine

Book - 2020

Born into slavery, Mary Walkerwas 116 years old before she learned to read, proving that time and history do not determine what a person can do with their life. Born into slavery, Mary Walkerwas 116 years old before she learned to read, proving that time and history do not determine what a person can do with their life. Show less

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Child of the Dream

A Memoir of 1963

by Robinson, Sharon

Book - 2019

Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, had a front row seat for a number of pivotal Civil Rights moments. But she was also going through puberty and growing up as one of the only black children in her neighborhood. Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, had a front row seat for a number of pivotal Civil Rights moments. But she was also going through puberty and growing up as one of the only black children in her neighborhood. Show less

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This Promise of Change

One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality

by Boyce, Jo Ann Allen

Book - 2019

One year before the Little Rock Nine, Jo Ann was one of the Clinton 12 - a group of students breaking segregation lines in Clinton, TN. Jo Ann shares her ...Show more One year before the Little Rock Nine, Jo Ann was one of the Clinton 12 - a group of students breaking segregation lines in Clinton, TN. Jo Ann shares her story as the spokesperson for the group and what it was like being in the spotlight during such a divisive time. Show less

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Let 'er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2019

George Fletcher, a Black cowboy, became "the People's Champion" after unfairly losing to a white man at the Pendleton Round-Up. Available in multiple formats. George Fletcher, a Black cowboy, became "the People's Champion" after unfairly losing to a white man at the Pendleton Round-Up. Available in multiple formats. Show less

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