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Tasha's Voice (Hardcover)
Carmen Bogan; Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
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R397
R358
Discovery Miles 3 580
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A Black girl finds connection through a day out in nature. Tasha is
a girl who has trouble finding her voice to speak in school or to
even make a friend. But all that changes when she visits the best
park ever. Tasha’s story takes place on the same class trip
featured in the ground-breaking book, Where’s Rodney?, and shows
the power of nature to transform a child.
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Where's Rodney? (Paperback)
Carmen Bogan; Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
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R231
R196
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A Black boy's transformative day out in nature, recommended by
Social Justice Books and We Are Kid Lit Collective Rodney is that
kid who just can't sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be
outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school
and home, there is a park. He knows all about that park. It's that
triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where
grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away
from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real
park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout, and to just
be himself, he will never be the same.
A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first
Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd
Cooper Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's
allowed to miss one second of school, his "hard-earned right."
Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy,
this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first
Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes,
Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together
they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South
Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Abolitionists,
missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces
Black, Brown, and White, they march as one and sing for all those
who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War.
With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, A Day
for Rememberin' shines light on the little-known history of this
important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put
their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated
by award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival
photos in the back matter, as well as an author's note,
bibliography, timeline, and index.
Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit,
Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa's house is the same
moon that will follow him all the way home. On that swervy-curvy
car ride back to his house, Max watches as the moon tags along. But
when the sky darkens and the moon disappears behind clouds, he
worries that it didn't follow him home after all. Where did the
moon go - and what about Grandpa's promise?
This spirited collection of poems introduces young readers to
Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, and her best
friend, Zuri Jackson. "The poignant text and lovely pictures are an
excellent collaboration, resulting in a look at touching moments of
universal appeal."--School Library Journal.
Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread;
snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed
last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry
collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and
Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully.
Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture
books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries,"
commented Brightly's Charnaie Gordon. "Each melodic poem eloquently
conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions. There
are also themes of family, traditions, feelings, self-love, and
acceptance echoed throughout this book." "Evocative, colorful
poetry. An essential picture book."-Kirkus (starred review) We are
color struck The way an artist strikes His canvas with his brush of
many hues Look closely at these mirrors these palettes of skin Each
color is rich in its own right
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Where's Rodney? (Hardcover)
Carmen Bogan; Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
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R492
R418
Discovery Miles 4 180
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A Junior Library Guild Selection Rodney is that kid who just
can’t sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside
is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there
is a park. He knows all about that park. It’s that
triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where
grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away
from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real
park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout, and to just
be himself, he will never be the same.
Before the legend of Billie Holliday, there was a girl named
Eleanora. The world, however, would know her as Billie Holliday,
possibly one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Eleanora's
journey into legend took her through pain, poverty and run-ins with
the law. By the time she was fifteen, she knew she possessed
something that could change her life - a voice. Eleanora could
sing! Her remarkable voice led her to a place in the spotlight with
some of the era's hottest big bands. Billie Holliday sang as if she
lived each lyric and in many ways she had.Through a sequence of raw
and poignant poems, award-winning poet, Carole Boston Weatherford
chronicles Eleanora Fagan's metamorphosis into Billie Holliday and
the dream she pursued with passion.
Young Langston Hughes was a dreamer. He dreamed about heroes like Booker T. Washington, who was black just like him. When he heard the clackety-clack of train wheels, he dreamed about the places it had been. But most of all, he dreamed about having a happy home. And so, one day, he began turning those dreams into beautiful prose. As he did, he discovered where his home really was?in the words and rhythms of his poetry that reached people all over the world. The beloved Langston Hughes comes to life in a book for poets, dreamers, children and adults ?anyone who has ever thought of what home means to them. ?Teachers looking for a good way to introduce youngsters to this prominent poet will find this book to be an excellent accompaniment to his work.? --School Library Journal ?Like Hughes? poetry, the power of Cooper?s story is that it confronts sadness even as it transcends it.? --Booklist ?His text is as inviting as his illustrations.? --The New York Times Book Review
A collection of poems, including "Golden Goodness," "Cranberry Red," and "Biscuit Brown," celebrating individuality and Afro-American identity.
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Club Novus
Randall Floyd Cooper
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R301
Discovery Miles 3 010
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After the Civil War breaks out, young Ben finds himself in a slave
prison and astonishes his fellow prisoners by reading aloud the
newspaper account of Lincoln's new Emancipation Proclamation. This
full-color picture book is based on actual events.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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