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Be a king

2018

by Carole Boston Weatherford and James Ransome

"You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherfor's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world ... to be a King." --|cProvided by publisher

Game changers

2018

by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.

Sweet Clara and the freedom quilt

2018

by Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome

A young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.

The Creation

2018

by James Weldon Johnson and James Ransome

A poem based on the story of creation from the first book of the Bible.

Before she was Harriet

2017

by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life

The Nutcracker in Harlem

2017

by T. E. McMorrow and James Ransome

In Harlem in the 1920s, in the middle of a family Christmas party, Marie receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Cab, which leads to a marvelous dream in this resetting of E.T.A. Hoffmann's familiar tale. Includes historical notes

Freedom’s school

2015

by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome

Hungry for learning, Lizzie and her brother Paul attend a new school built for freed slaves

Granddaddy’s turn

2015

by Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein and James Ransome

"Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn't a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what's coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening--and sure enough, everyone is lined up at town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn't be more proud. But can Michael be patient when justice just can't come soon enough?" --|cProvided by publisher

My name is Truth

2015

by Ann Warren Turner and James Ransome

A vibrantly illustrated story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, one of the most inspiring and important figures of the abolitionist and women's rights movements.- -|c(Source of description not identified)

Visiting day

2015

by Jacqueline Woodson and James Ransome

A young girl and her grandmother visit the girl's father in prison.