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The Eternal Spring of Mr. Ito
by Sheila Garrigue
A novel about the hardships a girl named Sara Warren faces in World War II, and the strength and courage she displays during this confusing and tragic time.
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Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Adult
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin Paperbacks, 1985, New York, NY
The Honorable Prison
by Becerra de Jenkins, Lyll
Because few novels have addressed the political upheaval in South America, this gripping tale is especially welcome. Loosely based on the author's childhood experiences, Marta Maldonada's story begins as her journalist father continues to attack, in the pages of his newspaper, the country's dictator resulting in the family's imprisonment. Perseverance and courage are the central themes of this poignant story about a South American family faced with political oppression.
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Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Dutton Juvenile, 1988, New York, NY
The House On Fire: The Story of the Blues
by Awmiller, Craig
Traces the history of the blues from its African roots through the 90s, with a focus on key artists ranging from Louis Armstrong to Muddy Waters and B.B. King.
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African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group High School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Franklin Watts, 1996, New York, NY
The Jazz Fly
by Gollub, Matthew.
A fly, who speaks jazz, seeks directions to town from animals and insects who respond to him with their sounds. The fly uses these sounds to jazz up his band’s music.
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African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Tortuga Press, 2000, Santa Rosa, CA
The John Bull 150 Years a Locomotive
by White, John H. Jr.
The John Bull details the history of the locomotive engine and includes photographs and detailed drawings of the interior and exterior of these powerful engines that changed the way people traveled.
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19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Smithsonian Institution Press, 1981, Washington, DC
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
