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• The ABCs of Black History

  Cortez, Rio,

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  Letter by letter, learn of the rich history of African-Americans. For example, "B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright"!

• The Undefeated

  Alexander, Kwame

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  Beautifully illustrated by Kadir Nelson, this book captures the strength, courage, and determination of a great people.

• George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

  Taylor, Gaylia

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  George Crum was an excellent chef at the famous Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs. One day when a customer complained that her french fries were cut too thick, George cut the next potato very, very thin. The rest is history--the potato chip…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bus Ride That Changed History

  the Story of Rosa Parks

  Edwards, Pamela Duncan

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  Excellent book on the courage of Rosa Parks and other brave African-Americans. Thanks to them and many, many more, unjust laws were changed.

• If a Bus Could Talk

  the Story of Rosa Parks

  Ringgold, Faith

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  When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the Montgomery, Alabama bus, a mass boycott by the black citizens helped change unfair and unjust laws.

• A Picture Book of George Washington Carver

  Adler, David A.

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  George Washington Carver discovered hundreds of uses for the peanut and sweet potato. His discoveries saved the southern farmers who had depleted the soil through continuous planting of cotton. He was a beloved teacher at the Tuskegee Institute in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fifty Cents and a Dream

  Young Booker T. Washington

  Asim, Jabari, 1962-

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  Young Booker dreamed of going to school and being able to read all the books he wanted. With only fifty cents in his pocket, his dream came through with his determination and very hard work. He started his own school, the famous Tuskegee Institute…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Juneteenth for Mazie

  Cooper, Floyd

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  Mazie learns the history of Juneteenth. Celebrated each year on June 19th, this is a holiday of joy and freedom!

• Freedom Bird

  Nolen, Jerdine,

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  Brother and sister, John and Millicent, were born into slavery. After their parents are sold away, they dream of freedom. When a big, strange bird arrives, their quest for freedom becomes a reality.

• The Other Side

  Woodson, Jacqueline

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  A beautiful story of friendship. The courage of young girls to be friends regardless of segregation illustrates the point that simple acts of resistance can change the world.