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	Escape North!: The Story of Harriet Tubman Monica Kulling (1999) , 48 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Beginning Readers Historical
Request this book from the Library It was very good and interesting. It taught me about her history and how she saved African-American people from being slaves and from being beatin by people who did not like African-Americans. I learned alot from Harriet Tubmans story it was amazing. Kid review written by kennedi, Age 9 Write a review of this book

	Akata Witch Nnedi Okofaor (2011) , 349 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure African-American Diversity Fantasy Friendship New Books
Request this book from the Library Sunny doesn't seem to fit in anywhere: she was born in the U.S. but now lives in Nigeria, she's an albino, and she's a really great soccer player but can't go out in the sun because she burns so easily. When she discovers that she is a free agent, someone who is capable of magic but untrained, her life changes drastically. Suddenly, she has a community where she can fit in and all of the new things she's learning are giving her a chance to see the world as she never imagined. When a local serial killer is revealed to be a witch like she is, it is up to Sunny and her friends to track him down and stop him from hurting anyone else. If you like fantasy, but want something outside of the formula, this book is a great (and really funny) choice. Librarian review written by chach Write a review of this book

	My Brother Charlie Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete (2010) , 40 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Disability/Special Needs Families Feelings
Request this book from the Library Charlie has a twin sister but only he is autustic. They don't let this get in the way of their love for each other or things they do with each other they just deal with it. Charlie seems like he is a really nice smart guy. Kid review written by Aric, Age 9 Write a review of this book

	Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction Linda Barrett Osborne (2009) , 128 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: African-American Nonfiction Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library What would it have been like to be a slave? Told from the perspective of the children and teenagers who lived through those terrible times, Traveling the Freedom Road tells the story of African Americans from slavery through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Remember Little Rock: The Time, the People, The Stories Paul Robert Walker (2009) , 61 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Imagine walking through a mob of angry people. They are yelling at you and calling you names. They are even throwing things at you. Now imagine that happening on the way to school. In September of 1957, 9 brave students walked through that mob every day, just trying to get to school. The governor of Arkansas called out the National Guard to keep them out. In response, the President sent the military to make sure they got in. In the middle, the Little Rock 9 braved the crowds just to get the education they felt they deserved. Illustrated with pictures from the times, these 9 students tell their own stories about a pivotal time in our history. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Our Enduring Spirit Barack Obama (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American Diversity Historical Multicultural New Books
Request this book from the Library President Barack Obama's first words to America are illustrated in this delightful book. Here, President Obama brings us his vision of a united country. The paintings by illustrator Greg Ruth are not only stunning but greatly enhance the President's speech of a better today and a stronger tomorrow through his insightful artistic talent. As the President addresses millions of people at the Capital in Washington, D.C., the artist records those very words of determination and hope by bringing them to life through his art. Librarian review written by Emilia Write a review of this book

	Lola at the Library Anna McQuinn (2006) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Early Literacy: Print Motivation Families National Library Card Month
Request this book from the Library Lola loves Tuesdays! Tuesdays are wonderful days because every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola packs her library card and her borrowed library books in her backpack. Then she and Mommy walk together to the library and return their books. Lola loves going to storytime to listen to stories and learn songs. Then she chooses her own books from the children's area and checks them out. After going to the library, Lola and Mommy stop to have a special snack together. Every night when Mommy tucks Lola into bed, she reads a story. Hearing a bedtime story is Lola's favorite way to end the day. Librarian review written by Elizabeth Write a review of this book

	Peeny Butter Fudge Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Families Multigenerational New Books Rhyming Books
Request this book from the Library When a mom drops off her three children at their grandmother's house, she leaves a written schedule for everyone to follow. But Nana has her own ideas about what makes a fun afternoon. And as a special surprise, Nana teaches the children a secret family recipe for peeny peanut butter fudge! This rhyming story shows us there's no better place than Grandma's house. Librarian review written by Elizabeth Write a review of this book

	Two of a Kind Jacqui Robbins (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Diversity Feelings Friendship
Request this book from the Library Friendship means a lot to everyone, but it's not always easy. This is the story of two pairs of friends, Anna and Julisa, and Kayla and Melanie. When Anna starts to be friends with Kayla and Melanie, she realizes how wonderful her friendship with Julisa really is. Librarian review written by Tara Write a review of this book

	I Want to Be Free Joseph Slate (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American Historical New Books
Request this book from the Library When a slave decided to make a run for it, it was always dangerous. The consequences of getting caught were grave. However, the desire to be free is strong. In I Want to be Free, a man makes that choice. He can break the chains holding him, but he can't get rid of the ring around his leg. As he flees, he comes across a young boy whose mother has died. Other slaves urge him to leave the boy behind, but he wants freedom for the boy as much as for himself. When they reach freedom, the boy is able to return the gift of freedom to his new papa. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

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