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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.  

  • Topics 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.  

  • Topics 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 Land

by Taylor, Mildred D.

In the stories Taylor has to tell, life is not fair, hard work doesn't always pay off, and the good guy doesn't always win. That's because this extraordinary author tells the stories of her African American family in the Deep South during and after the Civil War, a time of ugly, painful racism.  

  • Topics African American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
  • Publisher Speak, 2003, New York, NY

The Sound that Jazz Makes

by Carole Boston Weatherford

An overview of the evolution of jazz and jazz styles told in poetry. Each page includes a four-line poem and full-page illustration.  

  • Topics African American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Walker and Co., 2000, New York, NY

Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges

by Bridges, Ruby

A photographical memoir or Ruby Bridges' integration experience.  

  • Topics African American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Scholastic, 1999, New York, NY
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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.

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