Showing 1–6 of 6 titles
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All Because You Matter
In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338574852
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Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery
Growing up, Ernie Barnes had two passions: art and football. Detailed, lively paintings help reveal how, with years of practice, he excelled in both fields.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481443876
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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet Slave
Collier's arrestingly beautiful artistic interpretation of Hill's poetic text reveals Dave the potter's artistic process while also conveying the dignified triumph of his humanity in the face of oppression. Lush, earth-toned, multimedia collages are illuminated in soft, ethereal light that focuses the eye on the subject of each spread.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316107310
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this picture-book biography of Martin Luther King Jr., Rappaport's spare text and carefully chosen quotes are carried to a powerful emotional level by Collier's art. From the smiling, inviting image on the cover to each striking double spread the artist portrays significant events evoking King's purpose, telling readers that “his big words are alive for us today.”- Nonfiction, Biography
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780439405119
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Rosa
From the arresting cover through the endpapers, Rosa, with Giovanni's spare, elegant prose and Collier's iconic illustrations, celebrates the quiet courage of Rosa Parks. Radiant watercolors of faces and hands highlighted against the edges of richly colored collages create a distinguished work of art.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780805071061
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Trombone Shorty
In this autobiography, Trombone Shorty reminisces about his early life in the jazz music scene of his beloved hometown of New Orleans.