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D.J. and the Jazz Fest

1997

by Denise Walter. McConduit and Emile F. Henriquez

Although he does not want to go at first, D.J. has a good time and learns a lot when he joins his mother and godmother at the annual jazz festival in New Orleans

D.J. and the Zulu parade

1995

by Denise Walter. McConduit and Emile F. Henriquez

On Mardi Gras seven-year-old D.J. experiences the excitement of being a page to the queen in the Zulu parade, the oldest black parade in New Orleans

Visiting Langston

2005

by Willie. Perdomo and Bryan Collier

A poem to celebrate the African American poet, Langston Hughes, born on February 1, 1902

The Jones family express

2003

by Javaka Steptoe

Steven tries to find just the right present for Aunt Carolyn in time for the annual block party

Elizabeti’s school

2002

by S. A. Bodeen and Christy Hale

Although she enjoys her first day at school, Elizabeti misses her family and wonders if it wouldn't be better to stay home

Babu’s song

2003

by S. A. Bodeen and Aaron Boyd

In Tanzania, Bernardi's mute grandfather makes him a wonderful music box and then helps him realize his dream of owning a soccer ball and going to school.

My feet are laughing

2006

by Lissette. Norman

Sadie, an imaginative young Dominican American, relates her experiences growing up in her grandmother's brownstone house in Harlem. My name is Sadie and I live in Harlem with my mother and my little sister, Julie. Sadie likes living in her grandmother's brownstone, where she has her own bedroom and a backyard to play in. She's full of thoughts and has lots to say about her family and friends, her home, her hair, and her laughing feet that can't keep still. And when she grows up she plans on being a poet. This collection of sixteen exuberant poems in the voice of a young Dominican American girl and energetic, bright paintings celebrates Sadie's family and the city around her

The night before Christmas in Africa

2010

by Jesse Foster and Hannah Foster

On Christmas Eve on the hot plains of northern South Africa, Father Christmas arrives in a donkey cart pulled by six kudu and a black rhino to deliver toys, sweets, chickens, and more.

Young Cornrows callin out the moon

2007

by Ruth. Forman and Cbabi Bayoc

"Who needs a backyard when you've got brownstone steps, double dutch, and freeze tag beneath the sizzling summer sun? The jingling bell of the ice cream truck mingles with laughter and sidewalk rhymes. Frosty lemonade from the corner store and tight cornrows beat the heat with style. There's nothing like summertime in the city when you've got your friends, family, and imagination to keep you company"--Dust jacket

Jazzy Miz Mozetta

2004

by Brenda C. Roberts and Frank Morrison

On a beautiful evening, Miz Mozetta puts on her red dress and blue shoes and dances the jitterbug just like she did many years before

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