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• He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

  Nelson, Kadir

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  Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.

• Nelson Mandela

  Nelson, Kadir

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  This book tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in poignant free verse and glorious illustrations.

• Heart and Soul

  the Story of America and African Americans

  Nelson, Kadir

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  Told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator, this inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are the Ship

  the Story of Negro League Baseball

  Nelson, Kadir

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  Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947.

• Blue Sky White Stars

  Naberhaus, Sarvinder

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  An inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag.

• Salt in His Shoes

  Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream

  Jordan, Roslyn

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  Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon Michael Jordan, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell.

• Ellington Was Not a Street

  Shange, Ntozake

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  In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there.

• Henry's Freedom Box / by Ellen Levine ; Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

  Levine, Ellen

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  A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist.

• Dancing in the Wings

  Allen, Debbie

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  Sassy wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but she worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream.

• Just the Two of Us

  Smith, Will, 1968-

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  The lyrics of Will Smith's hit single "Just the Two of Us" are joined with stunning pencil and oil illustrations to celebrate the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a father.

• Moses

  When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  A resounding tribute to Harriet Tubman's strength, humility, and devotion.

• Coretta Scott

  Shange, Ntozake

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  This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott.

• I Have a Dream

  King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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  On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history.

• Mama Miti

  Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

  Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-

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  A beautiful introduction to Wangari Muta Maathai, known as “Mama Miti,” who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization.

• Please, Baby, Please

  Lee, Spike

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  From moments fussy to fond, this book presents a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby!

• Baby Bear

  Nelson, Kadir

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  Follow the tale of a lost little bear searching for home.