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Mary McLeod Bethune
by Eloise Greenfield
Story of a woman who fought against many challenges in the Post-Civil-War South in her effort to bring education to all children.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher HarperTrophy, 1977, New York, NY
Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad
by Elvira Woodruff
The story of two boys growing up in Pennsylvania during 1853, where they encounter slave traders, Harriet Tubman, and the Underground Railroad.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Yearling, 1998, New York, NY
The Game of Silence
by Erdich, Louise
The story is set on an island in Lake Superior in 1850, readers will identify with the everyday activities of the Ojibwa, providing a parallel to their own lives while encouraging an appreciation for one that is very different. Erdrich's captivating tale of four seasons portrays a deep appreciation of our environment, our history, and our Native American sisters and brothers.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Harper Collins Publishers, 2006, New York, NY
Festivals of the World: Puerto Rico
by Erin Foley
Explores five Puerto Rican festivals: The Calle San Sebastian Festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations during the Las Navidades, the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares, and Puerto Rican Day in the United States.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Gareth Stevens Publishing, 1997, Milwaukee, WI
Bus of Our Own, A
by Evans, Freddi Williams
A story based on real events of a community that works together to gain civil rights.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Albert Whitman, 2001, Morton Grove, Illinois, IL
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.
