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A mother and daughter (Ava) look forward to spending Saturday together, going to the salon, picnic, puppet show--but that day, everything goes wrong. Just when Ava's mother begins to have a meltdown, Ava reminds her that the most important part of their day is simply spending time together.
Simple language accompanies clear illustrations that showcase a young girl's perseverance in learning to ride a bike with her father's help. Though she makes the inevitable fall, with her father's comfort and encouragement, she tries again and eventually succeeds.
Features inspirational text about self-confidence and individuality along with color photographs by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt that highlight the creativity, abilities, and potential of children of color.
In this celebration of food and family traditions, an African American boy describes how his Granny teaches him how to cook the "soul food" that the family enjoys each Sunday. He helps Granny grate the cheese, clean the greens, and prepare the meat for the grill. And just before they are finished, the boy makes his own contribution.
School is out in a 1970s Brooklyn neighborhood and the children pour out of the school building, exuberant and ready to enjoy the summer ahead. The excited neighborhood kids begin by running through a fire hydrant someone opens with a wrench to cool off in the hot afternoon. From morning to evening, the kids are free to hit the streets, jumping double Dutch, shooting bottle caps, and following the ice cream truck to snag a treat when they had the money. Tempered only by their mothers yelling from the windows above, the kids roam to make new friends, hear of neighborhood heroes, and believe anything is possible.
Even though his mother repeatedly tells him there's no nature in the city, Jayden sees it all around him--in the birds that sing from the trees to the green shoots that creep up through the sidewalk. Determined to prove to his mother that nature can be found in the city, Jayden partners up with his elderly neighbor who also enjoys the outdoors. Together they transform an abandoned lot into a secret fort surrounded by flowers they plant from seeds in recycled containers.
Presents an illustrated retelling of Kwame Alexander’s poem of the same name, which celebrates black life in the United States, from the trauma of slavery to the perseverance of great black leaders such as Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks. Contains extensive backmatter detailing a survey of black historical figures.
Profiles fifty-two Black leaders, icons, and changemakers from around the world, highlighting their lives, achievements, and legacies.
The Faith of Elijah Cummings : The North Star of Equal Justice
Provides a picture book biography of Congressman Elijah Cummings who dedicated his life to civil rights, public service, and the pursuit of justice and equality. Describes his humble beginnings, struggles in school, faith, law career, and work as a state legislator and congressman.
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