Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, presents a powerful novel about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities.Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common. Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common--they're each dealing with a handicap. For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a painful...

Riyah is a beautiful little one year old girl who's first words came with much anticipation. She quickly mastered her hellos and her goodbyes. She could say "eat" when she was hungry, and "finish" when she was done. "Dada" came pretty easy for her too. As her vocabulary continued to build, mom stayed at the edge of her seat, waiting for her to say "Mama." Little did she know, Riyah knew it all along, and with dad's help she finally said it. The sweetest...

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but she found solace in her community, her family, and her faith, as well as in herself. After escaping to freedom, she became an impassioned speaker in support of both abolition and women's rights. She was guided by her faith to help those who most needed it. Today, she's recognized as an inspiring orator, activist, and suffragist. This biography explores Truth's life and legacy, presenting details in a way...

This Coretta Scott King Honor Book provides a much-needed window into a little-documented time in black history. The poignant story, based on the memoir of Maritcha Rémond Lyons, shows what it was like to be a black child born free and living in New York City in the mid-1800s.

This is a story of a little girl who tells of the love she experiences through the relationships with her earthly and Heavenly Daddies. She describes her two daddies and the love they show her. She invites you to have a Heavenly Daddy that loves you so much by offering to share her Heavenly Daddy with you. Listen to this happy little girl as she talks to you about her two daddies. Activities are presented at the end of the book for the children to...

Ida B. Wells-Barnett faced two great social barriers in her crusade to end the rampant practice of lynching African Americans: she was black and she was a woman. Born during the Civil War, she was well spoken and outspoken, and often risked her own safety when pointing out the misdeeds of others. However, she focused attention on the unjust horrors committed in the South and changed many hearts. Her tireless work earned her the title of "mother of...

Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers on the journey of King's life from young Georgia pastor to the iconic trailblazer who met a tragic end. A timeline provides a summary of significant moments in King's...

Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in American sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and...

The African American experience in America has ranged from the horrors of slavery to the election of the first African American president. Readers will uncover fascinating facts along the journey of African American history. This volume explores the discrimination African Americans have faced, highlighting the people and events that have shaped American history.

Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational text, vibrant images and a timeline of King's life.