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Harlem’s little blackbird
A tribute to lesser-known Harlem Renaissance performer Florence Mills includes coverage of her youth as a child of former slaves, her singing and dancing performances that inspired songs and entire plays, and the struggles with racism that prompted her advocacy of all-black theater and musicals
Now hiring: White house dog
While their parents--the President and First Lady--prepare for a big, fancy dinner, two little sisters conduct secret dog interviews to find the perfect pet.
Keep on!
Offers a look into the life of Matthew Henson, from his humble birth to his crucial role in the discovery of the North Pole.
Gordon Parks
"Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed"--|cBook jacket
Martin & Mahalia
Explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes
Lincoln and Douglass
In an account of the friendship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, readers get a glimpse into the shared bond between two great American leaders during a turbulent time in history
Michelle
Describes the life and accomplishments of Michelle Obama, from her childhood and early achievements in education to her career in law and community service, as well as her family life and marriage to Barack Obama.
Riding to Washington
"A young white girl rides the bus with her father to the March on Washington in 1963--at which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., would give his "I Have a Dream" speech. She comes to see that Dr. King's dream belongs not just to Blacks but to all Americans"--Provided by publisher
The First Pup
Once upon a time, a man named Barack Obama ran for President of the United States. On the night of his victory, he made a very important announcement ... his daughters would get a puppy!