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Jackie Robinson

by Phillip Abraham

An illustrated biography of baseball and civil rights legend Jackie Robinson.  

  • Topics African American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Children’s Press, 2002, New York, NY

September 11th, 2001 (a simple account for children)

by Poffenberger, Nancy

Simplified text relates the events of 9/11 with student illustrations.  

  • Topic 20th-Century History
  • Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Fun Publishing, 2002, Cinncinati, OH

Mr. Lincoln's Way

by Polacco, Patricia

Story of a young bully who learns lessons of tolerance.  

  • Topics African American History,
    Native American History,
    Latino History,
    Asian Pacific American History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Philomel, 2001, New York, NY

Pink and Say

by Polacco, Patricia

An emotional Civil War story about two soldiers who become friends.  

  • Topics African American History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Philomel, 1994, New York, NY

Meet Addy

by Porter, Connie

A young girl excapes slavery with her mother (from the American Girls Collection).  

  • Topics African American History,
    Women's History,
    19th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award
  • Publisher American Girls Publishing, Inc., 1993, Middleton , WI
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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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