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Celebrate Black History Month with these recommended titles by, for and about African Americans.
All of these library materials are owned by the Metropolitan Library System. Log on to CyberMars with your library card to reserve any titles that interest you, or ask a librarian for assistance.
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Happy Feet: the Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me
Richard Michelson (Gulliver Books/Harcourt, c2005)
Shelf Number: EASY/MIC
This inspiring story of the world-famous dancing palace and home of the Lindy Hoppers is told by a father to his son, who was born the same day the Savoy Ballroom opened-- March 12, 1926 . Includes an Author's Note with biographies of swing-era dancers.
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Hush, Little Baby
Brian Pinkney (Greenwillow Books, c2006)
Shelf Number: EASY/PIN
Mama has errands to run, so it is up to Papa and big brother to stop baby sister from crying. And, as families familiar with this popular American lullaby know, they will try just about anything to convince baby to smile again.
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I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Penda Diakite (Scholastic Press, c20060
Shelf Number: EASY/DIA
Inspired by her little sister when they returned to America from visiting their family in Mali, West Africa, Penda Diakit joins forces with her Coretta Scott King Honor-winning father for this story about a special treat brought to one little girl by the African tooth fairy.
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Kenya 's Word
Linda Trice (Charlesbridge Pub., c2005)
Shelf Number: EASY/TRI
Kenya can't seem to get anything right. When her teacher asks her to bring in the word that names her favorite animal, she brings in the animal itself--a live tarantula! What will happen when she is asked to choose her favorite describing word? Warm, expressive illustrations show the cultural richness and diversity of Kenya 's world.
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My Pop Pop and Me
Irene Small (Little, Brown, c2006)
Shelf Number: EASY/SMA
Celebrating the love between a grandson and grandfather as they spend the day together baking a cake, this book makes a wonderful read-aloud for grandparents to share with their grandchildren. Includes a recipe for Lemon Bar Cake.
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The New Girl-- and Me
Jacqui Robbins (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2006)
Shelf Number: EASY/ROB
This debut picture book tells the story of a new girl at school. Ms. Becky tells her class to make Shakeeta feel at home. But how in the world can Mia, one of Shakeeta's classmates, do that? |
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