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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. “Corrie, you are a
brave soldier. I don’t know what I would do without you.”
—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Much more than just a wife, Coretta
Scott King was Martin’s partner in the fight for justice. It
wasn’t always easy. From an early age, she stood strong against
white violence toward her family in the South, and against
discrimination as a music student in the North. Coretta found her
voice as a classical singer, but she struggled mightily to speak
out as an activist in the face of men who thought she should be
seen and not heard. But she never wavered. When Martin died, it was
Coretta who carried on the struggle, and preserved his legacy so
that his voice would be heard by future generations. This important
story, told in poetry and prose, is a riveting introduction to an
important and instrumental figure in the history of activism and
civil rights.
Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of
Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates
Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom.
Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she
soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday.
Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate
"freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the
Juneteenth picnic-a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew
from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day
the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
finally sailed into Texas in 1865-over two years after the
president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in
her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years
old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't
freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's
voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national
recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve
the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's
determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all
people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice
for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it
means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a
dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring
the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah
A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by
Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day
Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and
strength.
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Yellow Dog Blues (Hardcover)
Alice Faye Duncan; Illustrated by Chris Raschka
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Honey Baby Sugar Child (Book)
Alice Faye Duncan; Illustrated by Susan Keeter
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A mother expresses her everlasting love for her child in this warm,
poetic picture book. Alice Faye Duncan's playful, affectionate text
and Susan Keeter's tender paintings will touch your heart and soul.
I'm gone always be yo sweet Ma'Dear, and you gone always be my
baby.
With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems
that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in
society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and
writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured
by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two
autobiographies, and one novel, and was the first black author to
win the Pulitzer Prize. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song
to celebrate Gwendolyn's life and work, illuminating the tireless
struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success.
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