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Born a slave, Elizabeth used her talents as a seamstress to buy freedom for herself and her son. Despite becoming one of the most sought-after seamstresses in Civil War-era Washington D.C, very few people know Elizabeth’s story. Enriched by direct quotes and mixed-media illustrations, this beautiful book celebrates a remarkable woman.

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Written as a series of verses, this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of the rock icon and his struggle to live life on his own terms. From Jimi’s turbulent childhood through his epical festival appearances, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich account of a singular life, accompanied by the psychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez's acid-tinged artwork.

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The award-winning, inspirational story of journalist Ida B. Wells and her crusade for justice and civil rights. Philip Dray tells the story of Ida B. Wells and her lifelong commitment to end injustice. Award-winning illustrator Stephen Alcorn’s remarkable illustrations recreate the tensions that threatened to upend a nation while paying tribute to a courageous American hero.

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Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1963 March on Washington. But there's little on his legendary speech and how he came to write it. Featuring art by legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney, this picture tells the story of how, against all odds, Martin found his place to land.

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A window into a child's experience of the Great Migration. Train stop by train stop, the perceptive young narrator tells her journey in poems, leaving behind the cotton fields and distant Blue Ridge mountains. James Ransome's mixed-media illustrations are full of bold color and texture, bringing Ruth Ellen's journey to life.

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This award-winning trilogy masterfully recreates mid-twentieth century America through the eyes of three boys: Langston, Lymon, and Clem. Exploring the impact of the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, Jim Crow laws, and much more, Lesa's work manages at once to be both an intimate portrait of each boy and his family as well as a landscape of American history.

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This award-winning trilogy masterfully recreates mid-twentieth century America through the eyes of three boys: Langston, Lymon, and Clem. Exploring the impact of the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, Jim Crow laws, and much more, Lesa's work manages at once to be both an intimate portrait of each boy and his family as well as a landscape of American history.

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This award-winning trilogy masterfully recreates mid-twentieth century America through the eyes of three boys: Langston, Lymon, and Clem. Exploring the impact of the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, Jim Crow laws, and much more, Lesa's work manages at once to be both an intimate portrait of each boy and his family as well as a landscape of American history.

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From award-winning creators Deborah Hopkinson and Don Tate, comes the first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson—the “father of” Black History Month. The book emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encourages a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told. Illustrations also feature brief biological sketches of important figures from African and African American history.

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We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime, she was called by many names. This lush, lyrical biography in verse travels back in time through the many roles Harriet Tubman played through her life: spy, liberator, suffragist, and more. An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine.

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Set at one young boy’s annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. Eloquent text and stunning illustrations reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.

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