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Audio Book(Findaway World, LLC, 2019) BTSB #: P06447 Available Dewey: 973/NAges: 4-10 Genres: Subjects: African Americans - History African Americans - Biography Heroes - United States - Biography Successful people - United States - Biography Summary: A look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 52.24 * 0.00 +- Ablaze with color : a story of painter Alma Thomas by Harvey, Jeanne Walker BTSB Prebound(Harper, 2022) BTSB #: 423785 Available Dewey: 759/BAges: 4-8 AR: 4.6 LG Genres: Subjects: Thomas, Alma Women artists - Biography African Americans - Biography Abstract art Summary: Tells the incredible true story of Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House collection. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.98 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Alvin Ailey by Pinkney, Andrea Davis Paperback(Hyperion Books for Children, 1995) BTSB #: 718982 Available Dewey: 792.8/BAges: 6-8 AR: 5.1 LG RC: 5.7 3-5 Lexile: 880 AD F&P: P Genres: Subjects: Ailey, Alvin Dancers Choreography African Americans - Biography Summary: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 7.37 * 0.00 +- Amos Fortune, free man by Yates, Elizabeth BTSB Prebound(Puffin Books, 2007) BTSB #: 971824 Available Dewey: 326.92/BAges: 12-16 AR: 6.5 MG RC: 5.8 6-8 Lexile: 1090 F&P: V Genres: Multicultural Subjects: Fortune, Amos,|d1709 or 10-1801 Slavery African Americans - Biography Summary: The life of the African prince who was brought to Massachusetts as a slave, and he bought his freedom at the age of sixty. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 15.89 * 0.00 +- Amos Fortune, free man by Yates, Elizabeth Paperback(Puffin Books, 2007) BTSB #: 971826 Available Dewey: 326.92/BAges: 12-16 AR: 6.5 MG RC: 5.8 6-8 Lexile: 1090 F&P: V Genres: Subjects: Fortune, Amos,|d1709 or 10-1801 Slavery African Americans - Biography Summary: The life of the African prince who was brought to Massachusetts as a slave, and he bought his freedom at the age of sixty. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 6.55 * 0.00 +- Amos Fortune, free man by Yates, Elizabeth Audio Book(Findaway World, LLC, 2010) BTSB #: P01082 Available Dewey: 974.4/BAges: 10-13 Genres: Subjects: Fortune, Amos,|d1709 or 10-1801 Slaves African Americans - Biography Summary: The life of the eighteenth-century African prince who, after being captured by slave traders, was brought to Massachusetts where he was a slave until he was able to buy his freedom at the age of sixty. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 61.74 * 0.00 +- Ashe brothers : how Arthur and Johnnie changed tennis forever by Dodson, Judy Allen BTSB Prebound(Capstone Editions, 2023) BTSB #: 282340 Available Dewey: 796.342/CAges: 6-9 AR: 4.5 MG Lexile: 790 Genres: Subjects: Ashe, Arthur Ashe, Johnnie Brothers - United States - Biography African Americans - Biography Tennis players - United States - Biography Summary: In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn't happen without help. Arthur's close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men's tennis. A layered story full of love, sibling rivalry, and unconditional support, The Ashe Brothers tells the little-known story behind Arthur's Grand Slam win. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.28 * 0.00 +- Be a King : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you by Weatherford, Carole Boston BTSB Prebound(Bloomsbury, 2018) BTSB #: 924771 Available Dewey: 323.092/NAges: 4-8 AR: 2.1 LG Lexile: 360 Genres: Subjects: King, Martin Luther, - Jr.,|d1929-1968 African Americans - Biography Civil rights workers - United States - Biography African Americans - Civil rights - History|y20th century Civil rights movements - United States - History|y20th century Summary: 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. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 22.58 * 0.00 +- Before she was Harriet by Cline-Ransome, Lesa Paperback(Holiday House, 2019) BTSB #: 222866 Available Dewey: 973.7115/BAges: 5-8 AR: 4.5 LG Lexile: NP Genres: Subjects: Tubman, Harriet,|d1820?-1913 Slaves African Americans - Biography African American women - Biography Underground Railroad Summary: Poetry that celebrates the diverse accomplishments of Harriet Tubman as revealed by her many names. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 7.37 * 0.00 +- Before she was Harriet by Cline-Ransome, Lesa BTSB Prebound(Holiday House, 2019) BTSB #: 222880 Available Dewey: 973.7115/BAges: 5-8 AR: 4.5 LG Lexile: NP Genres: Subjects: Tubman, Harriet,|d1820?-1913 Slaves African Americans - Biography African American women - Biography Underground Railroad Summary: Poetry that celebrates the diverse accomplishments of Harriet Tubman as revealed by her many names. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 16.34 * 0.00 +- Download a Teacher's Guide Bessie the motorcycle queen by Smith, Charles R. BTSB Prebound(Orchard Books, 2022) BTSB #: 827069 Available Dewey: 910/BAges: 6-8 AR: 4.8 LG Lexile: NP Genres: Subjects: Stringfield, Bessie,|d1911-1993 Women motorcyclists - United States - Biography Motorcyclists - United States - Biography African American women - Biography African Americans - Biography Rhyme Summary: In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at the time. Paying her way by winning motorcycle races, she criss-crossed the country through small towns, big cities, and wide open spaces. Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.28 * 0.00 +- Black heroes : 51 inspiring people from Ancient Africa to modern-day U.S.A. : a black history book for kids by Norwood, Arlisha Paperback(Rockridge Press, 2020) BTSB #: 511668 Available Dewey: 305.896/NAges: 8-12 Lexile: 990 Genres: Subjects: African Americans - Biography Black people - Biography Heroes - Biography Summary: Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 12.29 * 0.00 +- Booker T. Washington [My Itty-Bitty Bio]by Haldy, Emma E. BTSB Prebound(Cherry Lake, 2017) BTSB #: 411948 Available Dewey: 370.92/BAges: 4-7 AR: 1.5 LG Lexile: 410 Genres: Subjects: Washington, Booker T.,|d1856-1915 African Americans - Biography Educators Summary: A biography of Booker T. Washington. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.96 * 0.00 +- Chance the Rapper : independent master of hip-hop flow [Movers, Shakers, & History Makers]by Hudalla, Jamie BTSB Prebound(Capstone Press, 2021) BTSB #: 469461 Available Dewey: 782.4216/BAges: 8-11 AR: 5.1 MG Lexile: 760 F&P: W Genres: Subjects: Chance the Rapper Rap musicians - United States - Biography Hip-hop artists - United States - Biography African Americans - Biography Chicago (Ill.) Summary: Chance the Rapper rose to fame in the late 2000s. He collaborates with many other musicians and gives back to his home city, Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Chance's life as a famous rapper! Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 25.66 * 0.00 +- Childtimes : a three-generation memoir by Greenfield, Eloise Paperback(HarperTrophy, 1979) BTSB #: 400417 Available Dewey: 920/CAges: 8-12 AR: 5 MG RC: 5.6 9-12 Genres: Subjects: Jones, Pattie Ridley Little, Lessie Jones Greenfield, Eloise African Americans - Biography Parmele (N.C.) - Biography Washington (D.C.) - Biography Summary: Childhood memoirs of three black women--grandmother, mother, and daughter--who grew up between the 1880's and the 1950's. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 8.19 * 0.00 +- Choosing brave : how Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till sparked the Civil Rights movement by Joy, Angela BTSB Prebound(Roaring Brook Press, 2022) BTSB #: 502274 Available Dewey: 323.092/BAges: 6-10 AR: 4.4 MG Lexile: 680 Genres: Subjects: Till-Mobley, Mamie,|d1921-2003 Till, Emmett,|d1941-1955 African Americans - Biography Civil rights workers - Biography Civil rights movements Lynching Summary: A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.98 * 0.00 +- Claudette Colvin : twice toward justice by Hoose, Phillip M. BTSB Prebound(Farrar Straus Giroux, 2009) BTSB #: 462697 Available Dewey: 323.092/BAges: 10-14 AR: 6.8 MG RC: 7.1 6-8 Lexile: 1000 F&P: Z Genres: Subjects: Colvin, Claudette,|d1939- African Americans - Biography Civil rights workers Segregation Montgomery (Ala.) Summary: This fresh take on Montgomery's history-making bus protest introduces a brave teenager who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 6.25 * 0.00 +- Compton cowboys : and the fight to save their horse ranch by Thompson-Hernandez, Walter BTSB Prebound(Harper, 2020) BTSB #: 881429 Available Dewey: 978/CAges: 8-12 Genres: Subjects: Horsemanship - Biography African Americans - Biography Ranches - California Compton (Calif.) Summary: A true account about ten young black men and one woman from Compton, California, who found rescue and purpose through horseback riding. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 21.88 * 0.00 +- Coretta Scott King [She Persisted]by Lyons, Kelly Starling Paperback(Philomel, 2022) BTSB #: 591594 Available Dewey: 323.092/BAges: 6-9 AR: 6.1 LG Genres: Subjects: King, Coretta Scott,|d1927-2006 African Americans - Biography African American civil rights workers - Biography Summary: Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black American and for all women for decades to come. Readers will learn about the amazing life of Coretta Scott King--and how she persisted. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 4.91 * 0.00 +- Coretta's journey : the life and times of Coretta Scott King by Duncan, Alice Faye BTSB Prebound(Calkins Creek, 2023) BTSB #: 294939 Available Dewey: 323.092/BAges: 7-10 Lexile: 960 F&P: Y Genres: Subjects: King, Coretta Scott,|d1927-2006 African Americans - Biography African American civil rights workers - Biography Summary: Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of her husband Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was moving and iconic. This book introduces readers to the woman behind the veil--a girl full of spunk and pluck, bravery and grit. Priority: 12 Item No: Comment: $ 23.28 * 0.00 +- * Your Discounted Price You can't see me! 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