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Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A Child's Introduction to Jazz explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Written by A Child's Introduction to African American History author Jabari Asim, the book includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Complemented by black-and-white photos, a young readers’ adaptation of the acclaimed memoir by the late civil rights activist recounts her upbringing in Jim Crow-era North Carolina and her fight for equality and justice in America’s military environments, churches and courtrooms.
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Author...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A former slave and inspiring educator describes the hardships he overcame in youth, the circumstances that challenged his efforts to learn how to read and his triumphant pursuit of a college education.
