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    Kin

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye House plantation, service in the U.S. Colored Troops, and the…

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    A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    From award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist…

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    Crowning Glory: A Celebration of Black Hair

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Celebrate the beauty of Black hair creations through the rhyming text and vibrant collage art of lauded Coretta Scott King Award winners Carole Boston Weatherford and Ekua Holmes.

    Our hair…

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    Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    From Colin Kaepernick to Martin Luther King, Jr. to Benjamin Crump, Hair Like Obama's, Hands Like Lebron's is a picture book celebration of Black history and excellence from New York…

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    Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    "In this moving birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherford's poetic first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African American spirituals, pairs with ... illustrations by Eric Velasquez capturing Paul Robeson's commanding presence…

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    Bros

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    "From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely in their community. ?With confidence and a touch…

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    Whirligigs

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Take a journey through the creative process that led folk artist Vollis Simpson to create his wonderful and whimsical wind-powered whirligigs and more in this STEAM/STEM picture book.

    Vollis Simpson…

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    The Sound that Jazz Makes

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    An illustrated history of the origins and influences of jazz, from Africa to contemporary America.

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    Sugar Hill: Harlem’s Historic Neighborhood

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    AVp2s fiction readalong. AVp2s by Weigl; added value; audio visual –Cover.

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    You Are My Pride: A Love Letter from Your Motherland

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    In this illustrated picture book, Mother Africa addresses her offspring of all colours in all corners of the earth, reminding us of our timeless bond.

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    Birmingham, 1963

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A poetic tribute to the victims of the racially motivated church bombing that served as a seminal event in the struggle for civil rights. In 1963, the eyes of the…

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    Dorothea Lange

    Carole Boston Weatherford

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    Birmingham, 1963

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A poetic tribute to the victims of the racially motivated church bombing that served as a seminal event in the struggle for civil rights. In 1963, the eyes of the…

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    Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    In a powerful novel in verse, an award-winning author offers an eye-opening look at the life of Marilyn Monroe.

    From the day she was born into a troubled home to…

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    Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

    Carol Boston Weatherford

    Presents Harriet Tubman’s first and most important escape from slavery. The author describes Tubman’s spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her North to freedom on her…

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    Sugar Hill

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Take a walk through Harlem's Sugar Hill and meet all the amazing people who made this neighborhood legendary.

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    Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s Dream and You

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Everyone can Be a King … readers will learn how by reliving the most famous actions of Martin Luther King, Jr. in this powerful picture book from award-winning creators Carole…

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    Abominable: La Masacre Racial de Tulsa

    Carole Boston Weatherford

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    The Doll Test

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    "Narrated by dolls, this book tells the little-known story of two Black psychologists who used Black and white dolls in their research about the effects of school segregation on children"--

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    Bridges Instead of Walls

    Mavis Staples, Carole Boston Weatherford

    Legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Mavis Staples has teamed with an award-winning children's poet to share her rousing life story in this spectacular picture book.

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    You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    This history in verse celebrates the story of the Tuskegee Airmen: pioneeringAfrican-American pilots who triumphed in the skies and past the color barrierduring World War II. Illustrations.

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    Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman’s Case for Equality and Respect

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The true story of Civil Rights activist Mary Hamilton, who took her fight for respect all the way to the US Supreme Court–and won

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    Kin

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A powerful portrait of a Black family tree shaped by enslavement and freedom, rendered in searing poems by acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford and stunning art by her son Jeffery…

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    You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    This history in verse celebrates the story of the Tuskegee Airmen: pioneering African-American pilots who triumphed in the skies and past the color barrier.

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    Becoming Billie Holiday

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The stunning voice and hard life of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday is revealed through evocative, accessible poetry.

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    Dorothea Lange: The Photographer Who Found the Faces of the Depression

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Before she raised her lens to take her most iconic photo, Dorothea Lange took photos of the downtrodden from bankers in once-fine suits waiting in breadlines, to former slaves, to…

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    Oprah: The Little Speaker

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The first six years in the life of the worlds most popular talk show host

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    First Pooch: The Obamas Pick a Pet

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The story of the first dog that will become part of the Obama family at the White House

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    Dreams for a Daughter

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A black mother describes her dreams for her newborn daughter, and her hopes for a future in which her little one will grow to cross borders and bridge boundaries, be…

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    In Your Hands

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A black mother expresses the many hopes and dreams she has for her child in this powerful picture book masterpiece that’s ideal for gift-giving. Full color. 10 x 10.

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    Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi Calls the House to Order

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The text is accessible and clever… . It’s possible that even children of Republicans will be inspired by the ending. -Kirkus Reviews

    This book will inspire young readers through its…

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    The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice

    Carole Boston Weatherford,Laura Freeman

    A picture book biography of Elijah Cummings, outlining major events in his childhood, career and fight for justice –

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    By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A stirring picture book biography from award-winning duo Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier, about gospel composer and preacher Charles Albert Tindley, best known for the gospel hymn We’ll Understand…

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    A Negro League Scrapbook

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Featuring lively verse, fascinating facts, and archival black-and-white photographs, this volume is a celebration of the Negro Leagues and the great players who went unrecognized in their time.

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    A Negro League Scrapbook

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Featuring lively verse, fascinating facts, and archival black-and-white photographs, this volume is a celebration of the Negro Leagues and the great players who went unrecognized in their time.

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    Sidewalk Chalk: Poems of the City

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

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    Becoming Billie Holiday

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Before the legend of Billie Holliday, there was a girl named Eleanora. Eleanora’s journey into legend took her through pain, poverty and run-ins with the law. Through a sequence of…

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    The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice

    Carole Boston Weatherford,Laura Freeman

    A picture book biography of Elijah Cummings, outlining major events in his childhood, career and fight for justice –

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    The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and…

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    RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin that pays her the R-E-S-P-E-C-T this Queen of Soul deserves.

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    Juneteenth Jamboree

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    The story of a young girl experiencing the sights, sounds and traditions of Juneteenth - a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of the last slaves in the United States.

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    The Legendary Miss Lena Horne

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Introduces the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress, [singer], and civil rights activist –Amazon.com.

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    How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Synopsis coming soon…….

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    Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. The Beatitudesfrom Jesus’ Sermon on the Mountform the backdrop for Weatherford’s…

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    Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

    Carole Boston Weatherford,Frank Morrison

    "This powerful adaptation of the popular spiritual chronicles the milestones, struggles, tragedies,and triumphs of African American history."--Provided by publishe

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    Grandma and Me

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandmother.

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    Me and the Family Tree

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    As a young girl reflects on her family, she notices how she resembles various family members as well as how she is unique.

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    Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    A collage-illustrated collection of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.

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